Black Mountain short loop & 'What is it about Wattles?' guided walk
Thu 04th Sep 2025
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Join me for a little bit of huff and puff at Black Mountain Reserve on a 6km loop, followed by a 1 hour guided 'What is it about Wattles?' walk at the Botanic Gardens.
Following a combination of fire trails and small tracks, we initially follow the Botanic Gardens fire trail to link up with the Bushland Nature Walk to visit a viewing platform offering lovely views out to Lake Burley Griffith and Parliamentary Triangle. Then, with a little bit of huff and puff, continue on the narrow footpad uphill, join the Lake View fire trail and with a bit more huff and puff, head further uphill, crossing Black Mountain Drive, to reach another look out spot. We then follow the ‘Hat Band/ Forest Loop' track around the western side, before heading back to our starting point via the main summit trail. Then, we head into the Botanic Gardens to join a lovely guided walk at 11am and learn all about Wattles. Great opportunity to ask those puzzling questions about Wattles!
Please book on Bilby. I have liaised with Friends of ANBG for a group of 10.
Additional Information
Booking deadline
Tue 02nd Sep 2025 06:00pm
Length
Short
Terrain
Easy
Distance (km or hrs)
6.00 km (Black Moutain Reserve) plus 2 or 3km into and around the Botanic Gardens
Ascent
240m
Descent
240m
Map name
Canberra
Terrain information
Wide undulating fire trails, small / narrow bush tracks, formed paths and steps, Climb involved (huff and puff bit!) till point of crossing over Black Mountain Drive.
Transport information
Self-drive to the dirt car park in front of the Actew sub-station on Frith Road (behind CSIRO). Ready to start walking 9.00am.
A walk or similar activity with a duration of a day or part day. No overnight gear required.
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Activity Owner
jennifer-arnold
Jennifer Arnold
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