The Settlers Track

This pleasant walk through the valleys of southern Namadgi passes three historic huts and many other relics from the pastoral era. It is mostly on walking track and fire trail but there will be a 1km section off the main track to Pheasants Hill. The walk is around 10 km with a height gain of approximately 250m. Meet at the Lanyon Marketplace off Tharwa Drive, Conder in the shopping complex car park just to the north of McDonalds ready for an 8.30am departure. We will car pool from there, . We drive 56km south along the Boboyan Road through Namadgi National Park (Some of it is dirt road but has been graded recently). The walk starts at the car park next to Brayshaws Homestead just before the ACT-NSW border. There are toilets at the start of the walk and also at Westermans Homestead. A brochure is available from the ACT Parks and Conservation Service Website.

The Settlers Track

Wed 08th Mar 2023

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Walk

This pleasant walk through the valleys of southern Namadgi passes three historic huts and many other relics from the pastoral era. It is mostly on walking track and fire trail but there will be a 1km section off the main track to Pheasants Hill. The walk is around 10 km with a height gain of approximately 250m. Meet at the Lanyon Marketplace off Tharwa Drive, Conder in the shopping complex car park just to the north of McDonalds ready for an 8.30am departure. We will car pool from there, . We drive 56km south along the Boboyan Road through Namadgi National Park (Some of it is dirt road but has been graded recently). The walk starts at the car park next to Brayshaws Homestead just before the ACT-NSW border. There are toilets at the start of the walk and also at Westermans Homestead. A brochure is available from the ACT Parks and Conservation Service Website.

Additional Information

Booking deadline

Tue 07th Mar 2023 05:00pm

Length

Medium

Terrain

Medium

Distance (km or hrs)

10km

Ascent

250

Descent

250

Map name

Yaouk and Shannons Flat

Terrain information

Mostly on fire trail and walking track with some off track to Pheasant Hill

Transport information

Meet at Lanyon Marketplace (Turn off Tharwa Drive into Balcombe Street), Conder ready for an 8:30am departure. Park in the public car park for the shopping complex, but park just to the north of McDonalds in the spaces facing Tharwa Drive.


A walk or similar activity with a duration of a day or part day. No overnight gear required.

Date and Time

Start: Wed 08th Mar 2023 @ 08:30am
Approx Return: Wed 08th Mar 2023 @ 05:00pm
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