Davidson Hill Circuit

Starting from the car park near Mugga Way, Red Hill, this walk visits Davidson Hill and the infamous “Tardis” near Red Hill Lookout, goes through the woodlands of Red Hill Nature Reserve and loops back. As you enjoy the views over Canberra throughout the track, don’t forget to stop by and see “The Tardis”(who knows, maybe the infamous doctor is in). Other than that, observe the city from the lookout points, take in the scenery and watch for kangaroos and birds as there are plenty in the reserve. The area tends to be busy on the weekends, so try to schedule it on a weekday if you want to avoid the crowd. 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	(-35.3351755,149.1215238)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Melbourne Avenue Turn on to Stonehaven Crescent then drive for 2.1 km Turn right and drive for another 85 m Turn right and drive for another 40 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
Starting from the car park on Mugga Way(235 metres south of intersection with La Perouse Street), head towards the informational signpost with a green roof on top near a metal gate, along the dirt path. Pass through the gap next to the gate and turn left, then join the fire trail as you pass by the said informational signpost, now on your right side. Keep following the dirt fire trail to continue along Davidson Hill Circuit.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 45 m turn right.
	After another 7 m turn left. After another 335 m continue straight. After another 370 m continue straight.
	After another 135 m veer right.
	After another 340 m turn right. After another 170 m pass the "Davidson Hill" (on your right).
	Turn right.
	After another 520 m turn left.
	After another 160 m continue straight.
	After another 100 m turn sharp right.
	After another 95 m continue straight.
	After another 35 m turn sharp left, to head along Gowrie Drive.
	After another 15 m turn right.
	After another 540 m veer right.
	After another 50 m turn left, to head along Old Federal Golf Track. After another 10 m head through/around the gate.
	After another 680 m turn right.
	After another 150 m turn right.
	After another 245 m turn left.
	After another 115 m veer right. After another 65 m continue straight. After another 430 m pass the "Red Hill" (40 m on your left).
	Veer left, to head along Red Hill Drive. After another 15 m come to the "Red Hill Lookout" (15 m on your left). After another 40 m continue straight, to head along Red Hill Drive. You can see The Tardis to your left.
	After another 390 m continue straight. After another 20 m to find the car park. After another 160 m come to the viewpoint (15 m on your right). Then come to the viewpoint (10 m on your left).
	After another 4 m turn left, to head along Red Hill Drive. After another 15 m pass the "Onred restaurant" (5 m on your left).
	After another 10 m veer right. After another 50 m pass the toilet (7 m on your right). This toilet is wheelchair accessible.
	The starting point of an alternate access track. An alternate access to/from Mugga Way involving lots of steps and a ford. Details below. Continue straight.
	After another 20 m pass the picnic table (on your left).
	After another 390 m turn left. After another 430 m cross the ford. After another 15 m cross the ford. After another 105 m turn left.
	After another 20 m come to the end.

An alternate access to/from Mugga Way involving lots of steps and a ford.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Then head up the earthen steps (about 370 m long) Continue straight.
	After another 15 m veer right. After another 30 m head down the earthen steps (about 20 m long) Then cross the ford. After another 55 m continue straight.
	After another 85 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Davidson Hill Circuit

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	6.1 km
Time	2 h to 3 h

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 5.2 km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	5.2 km	[toilet]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Woden Valley Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
  
  Monday 7 October
  
  23°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Light winds becoming northeast to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the evening.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: High
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:20am to 3:50pm, UV Index predicted to reach 7 [High]
  
  Tuesday 8 October
  
  7°C → 17°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the morning and early afternoon. Winds southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending southerly 25 to 35 km/h before dawn.
  
  Wednesday 9 October
  
  3°C → 19°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds southerly 15 to 20 km/h tending southeasterly during the morning then becoming light during the afternoon.
  
  Thursday 10 October
  
  3°C → 23°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Light winds becoming north to northeasterly 20 to 30 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening.
  
  Friday 11 October
  
  5°C → 22°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower, most likely later in the day. Winds west to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h turning south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the morning.
  
  Saturday 12 October
  
  4°C → 22°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Light winds becoming southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day.
  
  Sunday 13 October
  
  4°C → 22°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Light winds becoming south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning.
  
  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