Explore Beautiful Aussie Bushlands at Namadgi National Park

Almost on your doorstep, Namadgi National Park is just an hour’s drive from Canberra. You can inhale fresh air while wandering mountainous bush landscapes in no time. Taking up almost one-half of the ACT, Namadgi National Park has been Ngunnawal territory for tens of thousands of years. This remarkable area is steeped in heritage and presents myriad ways to connect with nature all year round, whether hiking, climbing, birdwatching or biking.

What walks can I do at Namadgi National Park?

With over 106,095 hectares of alpine, sub-alpine and mountain bushland to explore, the Aussie bushlands really are your oyster at Namadgi National Park. With over 20 marked walking trails, slip into your hiking boots and pick up a walking track like the Gibraltar Falls route. Taking about 20 minutes from the main car park, this glorious trail follows a scenic creek to an incredible cascade.

If you’ve never hiked the famed Booroomba Rocks walk, it’s a must have experience. Starting at Booroomba Rocks carpark or the old Honeysuckle Creek Space Tracking Station, this walk weaves through shady forests up to uninterrupted panoramas from dramatic granite cliffs. On a clear day you can see all the way to Canberra.

What historical sites are there to explore at Namadgi National Park?

Custodians of the area, the Ngunnawal people’s heritage and presence can be felt all over Namadgi National Park. One of the most significant sites is the Yankee Hat rock art site. Within this rocky shelter you can witness ancient depictions of kangaroos, dingoes, and emus.

To connect with the region’s more recent past, there are a handful of picturesque European settler timber and brick homesteads from the 1800s and 1900s. Accessible by the Orroral Heritage walk, Orroral Homestead dates back to 1860 and is considered the oldest in the park.

What other activities can I do at Namadgi National Park?

Most of Namadgi’s streams are trout waters and can be fished during open seasons, although it’s advisable to check in with the visitor centre for all the rules and restrictions around recreational fishing. If mountain biking is your thing, there’s over 30 marked trails to choose from ranging from about 3km – 16km. Be prepared for some calf-testing inclines! For a prime birdwatching spot, head to Warks Road. This location is where to look out for the Superb Lyrebird, Quail Thrush and Whip Birds.

Namadgi National Park at a glance

• Namadgi National Park is 55km and under one hours’ drive from Canberra city centre.
• Namadgi National Park covers 106,095 hectares and home to walking trails, historical sites and cycle paths.
• Namadgi National Park Visitor Centre is open 9am to 4pm on weekdays and 9am to 4:30pm at weekends.
• The park requests you bring your own water and take all rubbish home.

Who is Namadgi National Park good for?

Couples, families, groups of friends, retirees, nature lovers.

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