Starting from the corner of Hall and Hoskins Streets in Hall, ACT, this walk pivots around the Gungahlin District, exploring the various hills and woodlands of northern Gungahlin. Going through the Mulligans Flat and Goorooyarroo nature reserves, the route finishes at the dirt parking area near Horse Park Drive, east of Harrison(suburb). This hike through nature can be a great way to spot some rare animals, since it goes through two nature reserves filled with wildlife. You’ll run across echidnas and kangaroos all over the area, with a chance to see a shingleback lizard in warmer months. Although, don’t miss out on the birds and butterflies looking for that shingleback. There’ll be many moments where you’ll just want to stop and admire the panoramic views over northern Canberra throughout the journey. You can also make this a multi-day trip by spending the night at the Northern Border Campsite. 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.
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 started From the corner of Hall and Hoskins Streets in Hall, head towards the metal gate with multiple signposts behind it along the gravel path. Pass through the gap next to the gate and join the wide gravel trail. Follow the gravel trail(Canberra Centenary Trail) gently uphill as you pass by the said signposts to your left. Stay on the designated track as you move past the big round tanks to your left to continue along Mulligans Flat and Goorooyarroo from Hall.....
Turn map
Directions & comments
At the intersection of Canberra Centenary Trail & Hall Street Start heading along Canberra Centenary Trail (a walking track).
Then head up the very steep (15% ~ 8.5°) earthen incline (about 3.9 km long)
Continue straight, to head along Canberra Centenary Trail.
Keep right.
After another 65 m head through/around the gate.
After another 60 m continue straight.
After another 185 m head through/around the gate.
After another 400 m head up the very steep (15% ~ 8.5°) earthen incline (about 3 km long)
Then cross over the cattle grid.
After another 1.4 km continue straight, to head along Canberra Centenary Trail.
After another 70 m cross over the cattle grid.
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip taking you to the summit of One Tree Hill. Surveyors of Canberra used this very lookout point to examine the land long ago. To start this optional side trip veer left here. On returning from this side trip error >360 when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
After another 580 m continue straight, to head along Canberra Centenary Trail.
After another 50 m cross over the cattle grid.
After another 730 m head through/around the gate.
After another 3.1 km cross the bridge (about 10 m long)
After another 550 m head through/around the gate.
After another 175 m turn left, to head along Canberra Centenary Trail.
After another 1.2 km cross the bridge (about 15 m long)
After another 3 km cross the bridge (about 4 m long)
After another 175 m head through/around the gate.
After another 20 m to find the "Northern Border Campsite Toilets".
After another 40 m pass the shelter (15 m on your left).
After another 45 m come to the "Northern Border Campsite" (30 m on your left).
