Oakey Hill Circuit

Oakey Hill Circuit starts from the end of Quamby Place, Lyons, leading mostly via the Weston Track up to the summit of Oakey Hill and loops back, giving you a compact tour of the reserve. With gentle hills and formed trails, this walk can be a great option for you and your dog. You’ll find yourself at the top observing different parts of the breathing city and landscape, as the summit gives you great views at almost every angle. Try to spot Telstra Tower, or birdwatch and enjoy the expansive bird life. The blackberries you may come across along the way are sprayed, so do not consume them. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-35.3433019,149.0720749)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Tuggeranong Parkway Turn on to Hindmarsh Drive Offramp then drive for 510 m Keep left and drive for another 330 m Keep left and drive for another 185 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Launceston Street and drive for another 245 m Turn sharp left onto Port Arthur Street and drive for another 175 m Turn left onto Quamby Place and drive for another 145 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
Starting from the end of Quamby Place, Lyons, head towards the signpost with a railing next to it along the dirt path through the wooden roadblock, moving directly away from the road. Veer left and pass by the signpost and the railing to your right as the semi-formed track intersects with a wider better-formed trail(Lyons Fire). Keep going the same direction and stick to the dirt track you’re on until you come to a wide five-way intersection. Veer slightly right and join the Weston Track to continue along Oakey Hill Circuit.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 50 m (from the Lyons Fire Trail) continue straight.
	After another 70 m (at the intersection of Weston Track & Oakey Fireline Track) continue straight, to head along Weston Track.
	After another 140 m (at the intersection of Weston Oakey Track & Weston Track) veer right, to head along Weston Oakey Track. After another 250 m (from the Weston Oakey Track) continue straight, to head along Weston Oakey Track.
	After another 200 m (from the Weston Oakey Track) continue straight, to head along Weston Oakey Track.
	After another 165 m (from the Weston Oakey Track) turn left (a service road).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. A side trip taking you to the summit of the hill, where you can get better views of the land. To start this optional side trip veer right here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 150 m turn around.
	After another 255 m veer left.
	After another 175 m continue straight.
	After another 185 m (from the Oakey Fireline Track) continue straight (a walking track).
	After another 125 m come to the end.

A side trip taking you to the summit of the hill, where you can get better views of the land.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 60 m come to the end. "Oakey Hil". Turn around and retrace your steps back the 60 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Oakey Hill Circuit

Grading

	Class 2/6 Easy track
Length	1.8 km
Time	30 min to 1 h

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Woden Valley Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
  
  Sunday 27 April
  
  22°C
  Light shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of rain, becoming less likely this evening. The chance of a thunderstorm, possibly severe. Winds south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h tending south to southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h during the morning and early afternoon.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: No Rating
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:40am to 2:00pm, UV Index predicted to reach 4 [Moderate]
  
  Monday 28 April
  
  9°C → 23°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers along the coastal fringe, medium chance elsewhere. Winds southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h tending southerly in the morning then becoming light in the evening.
  
  Tuesday 29 April
  
  8°C → 21°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming southerly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon then tending southwesterly during the evening.
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  7°C → 17°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. Winds south to southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h.
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  4°C → 18°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. The chance of thunderstorms along the coastal fringe. Winds south to southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h.
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  3°C → 19°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Winds southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h turning southeasterly during the day.
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  4°C → 20°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming easterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- ACT Parks alerts
  When planning and before starting your trip please check ACT Parks Website for anything that may impact on your plans. It is also worth checking the Parks Facebook page for more timely information.

Weather Forecast

Alerts