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Exploring a new reserve near Stromlo: Bluetts Block

Fri 29th May 2026

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Let's spend Thursday morning exploring this beautiful grassy box woodland, recently saved from being included in the North Weston development. Off track through some dry eucalypt country with surviving old growth trees; down a grassy spur to the Molonglo River,and back to a rocky knoll with magnicent views over the whole of the 'Western Edge' of the ACT and the mountains beyond.

Additional Information

Booking deadline

Thu 28th May 2026

Length

Short

Terrain

Medium

Conditions

Partly Exploratory

Distance (km or hrs)

~4km

Ascent

200m

Map name

Canberra

Terrain information

This is terrain known as Grassy Box Woodland - so plenty of uneven ground, fallen timber and some prickly shrubs. Dress appropiately and bring a hat, water and morning tea.

Transport information

Meet at the start of the walk on Uriarra Road at 9am, parking off the road right after the last cleared land being developed


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

Date and Time

Start Fri 29th May 2026 @ 09:00am
*Always confirm finish time with the Activity Owner.

Activity Owner

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Rob Horsfield

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