Yarramunmun Creek and Labyrinth Loop Walk
Sat 07th Mar 2026
Bookings available to active members only.
Starting at headwaters of Yarramunmun Creek, on the Tianjara Plateau, scramble down waterfall to join creek and return through the Labyrinth system of deep canyons and tunnels. From the waterfall base, follow Yarramunmun Creek down for 3-4km, to junction with unnamed creek, where there are swimming holes. Off track and steep climb to join old, now overgrown, logging track, working our way around to point at which head up, again off track, to enter the 'Labyrinth' - a lengthy passage, walking, climbing and scrambling through high-walled, narrow canyons, climbing back up towards the Tianjara Plateau. From the top of the Labyrinth, easy walk back to cars along 4WD track. Opportunities for swimming (rainfall dependent) at morning tea and lunch. Limited numbers. Map Sassafras. Approximately 2 hrs drive from Canberra, 45 minutes from Nowra - so early start needed ahead of a long and strenuous day's walking. Also opportunity for dinner at Nerriga Hotel on way back to Canberra.
Additional Information
Booking deadline
Wed 04th Mar 2026 05:00pm
Length
Medium
Terrain
Rough
Distance (km or hrs)
9 hours (14 km, slow progress in places)
Ascent
250m
Descent
250m
Map name
Sassafras
Terrain information
Mostly off-track, frequently steep. Initially, tracking down Yarramunmun Creek for some kilometres - with some rock hopping, steep falls etc. Climb back out involves thick bush bashing for a short distance, then steep climbing to the old fire trail. Easy contour walking till approaching the Labyrinth - then some rock scrambling and possible use of a rope at one or two points. Once out of the Labyrinth, mainly on track back to cars.
Transport information
If coming from Canberra, would strongly recommend car pooling. The roads are fine (though watch for potholes) - only a few metres of dirt road into the walk start, off the Braidwood Road. When booking, let me know of you would want any help in pooling, or want to offer to take others. An alternative, given the walk is on a Saturday, would be to come through to the coast (St Georges Basin, Nowra etc) and stay the night. Will provide detailed directions to meeting spot.
A walk or similar activity with a duration of a day or part day. No overnight gear required.
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Activity Owner
David1403
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