Overview
Namadgi National Park covers a large section of the ACT.Their is numerous possibilties for day trips and overnight trips in the park.
Getting There
Brindabella Ranges:Road access is via Mount Franklin Road. This terminates at Mt Ginni but can be closed during snowfall.
The Mount Franklin Road gives access to Corree Peak, Mt Aggie, My Franklin, My Ginni.
From the Carpark at Mt Ginni, Mt Gingera is approached on foot.
Lower Section:
Access is via Tharwa with mutiple access areas. See Map
Red Tape
No-Go AreasSOme areas of the Park are classed as Wilderness Areas and as such Mountain Biking is not allowed.
Bush Camping:
Permit required for camping
Their is no charge for the permit.
Contact the Namadgi Information Centre:
Naas Road
Tharwa ACT 2620
Contact Numbers
Phone (BH) (02) 6207 2900
Fax (02) 6207 2901
Email: namadginationalpark@act.gov.au
Organised Campsites:
Honeysuckle Campground
Separate areas for organised groups, campervans and small private parties.
A covered shelter with seating, fireplace and gas BBQ.
Composting toilets.
Shared wood BBQ's.
Rainwater and firewood provided.
Access to the historic Honeysuckle Tracking Station site.
Walking track connects to Booroomba Rocks/Orroral Ridge.
Sealed road access.
Orroral Campground
Traditional tents—only sites for small parties (there is no provision for organised groups).
Flush toilets.
Tables and wood BBQ's at each site.
Firewood provided.
Boil/treat streamwater.
Linkage to Orroral Heritage Walking Track network.
Sealed road access.
Mt Clear Campground
Separate areas or smaller-sized organised groups and small private parties.
Pit toilet.
Shared wood BBQ's.
Firewood provided.
Access to Naas Valley to Horse Gully Hut walk.
Access on unsealed road.
How to Obtain Camping Permits
Bookings must be made in advance at the Namadgi Visitor Cenre either in person or by phone or fax (see overleaf for location, open hours and contact details). Book early to secure a site, especially on long weekends.
Fees are payable in advance at the Namadgi Visitor Centre. This can be done on your way to the campground by:
cash, cheque or credit card during open hours; or by
cash or cheque using the after-hours facility at the front gate.
Your permit will include a tag to attach to your tent or campervan.
Organised Groups
Sites for organised groups are availbable at Honeysuckle campground. Please discuss you requirements when bookings through the Namadgi Visitor Centre.
Campervans
Sites for campervans and vehicles with annexes are available at Honeysuckly campground.
There is no provision for large caravans or campervans in the park. Please contact the Visitor Centre for nearby alternatives.
A three night limit applies at all Namadgi campgrounds.
Firewood
Campers are encouraged to bring gas or fuel stoves as an alternative to campfires. Fast burning firewood is supplied at all campgrounds but is not suitable for slow burning campfires. Twenty Kilogram bags of slow burning wood are available for purchase at the Namadgi Visitor Centre. All proceeds support the Koomarri Association.
Collection of firewood from the surrouding bush is prohibited.
Fires may only be lit in the fireplaces provided. Please share your campfire as required. All fires, including gas or fuel stoves are prohibited during total fire ban days.
Please respect other campers. No noise after 9pm.
Visitor Centre Opening Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9 am - 4 pm
Weekends & Public Holidays: 9 am - 4.30 pm
Campground Fees
Campground 1 person, Each additional person, Community & non profit groups
Honeysuckle $3.05, $2.30, $2.30 per person
Orroral $3.05, $2.30, $2.30 per person
Mt Clear $2.75, $2.30, $2.30 per person
Children 4 years & under Free
External Links
Environment ACThttp://www.environment.act.gov.au/
Camping
Permit required for campingTheir is no charge for the permit.
Contact the Namadgi Information Centre:
Naas Road
Tharwa ACT 2620
Contact Numbers
Phone (BH) (02) 6207 2900
Fax (02) 6207 2901
Email: namadginationalpark@act.gov.au
Fuel Stoves only.
Their is a water sources near summit
Weather
BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY - CANBERRA METEOROLOGICAL OFFICEhttp://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/wrap_fwo.pl?IDN10035.txt
Maps
Code of Conduct
To make your ride more enjoyable and to minimise your impact, please observe the following:Wear a helmet and ride under control. Out of control riders are a danger to themselves and other park users.
Respect the rights of others. Other users such as walkers, joggers and horse riders have the same rights as you, so let them go about their activities without interference.
If you meet walkers, announce your presence either by calling out or ringing a bell. This should be done well in advance. Slow right down as you pass, giving them right of way.
If you meet horse riders, announce your presence by voice and slow down. Move to the side and allow them to pass. Some horses are easily frightened by bicycles. A frightened horse can be a danger to its rider and to you. Please take care to avoid conflicts and accidents.
Do not ride in large groups. Small groups are more manageable.
Avoid skidding. Skidding can lead to erosion by removing the surface layer.
Keep your bike clean. This will prevent the spread of weeds and plan diseases and help maintain your bike.
Avoid riding in wet, muddy conditions. The tracks you leave behind channel rain water and lead to erosion. If puddles extend across the trail, ride through them rather than widening the trail by going around.
Do not take short cuts or form new trails as you will disturb the native vegetation.
Leave animals, plants and rocks where you find them; each has its own place in the delicate balance of nature.
Please take all your rubbish home.
Take some drinking water with you.
Warm and waterproof clothing should be carried as high country weather can change unexpectedly any time of the year.
In more remote areas notify the ranger of your intentions.
If you meet other mountain bike riders who are not following this code, politely explain to them that only by keeping to its guidelines can this ensure that mountain bike riding remains an accepted recreational pursuit in bushland and forest areas.
