Gibraltar Peak — Local services in District of Paddys River

One of the challenging and confusing trek out of all the Namadgi Trails. Recommended time would be end of winter and before summer.

The trail starts after you enter the national reserve and you have to go up 600 mtrs. car access is available. At the start of the trek you will find a register book which must be filled in as a record that you have started your trek.

The starting point could be a bit confusing, but the maps and the boards up there can be handy. Few minutes in to the trek and there comes a split point from where it gets confusing, make sure you turn left and follow the dirt road. you'll come across a group of kangaroos staring right into your eyes and ready to hustle(just kidding). Once you pass that area, it's a zigzag road up to the summit and you get to have a rest place half way through the trek.

it takes approx 2 hours to reach the summit depending upon the group and your stamina.

The view from the top is gob-smacking and it was a sheer pleasure to watch the horizon...

Fantastic views over the valley and you can see the NASA Deep Space Communication Complex, the towers at Woden, Black Mountain tower and even the Captain Cook Memorial Fountain at Lake Burley Griffin. You can see John's peak and Camels hump across the valley. Good walk from the visitors centre or start a little closer from one of the car parks inside the Tidbinbilla nature reserve. There are several good viewing locations and stop points along the way for a rest if you need it. Take water and. Few snacks with you as a return trip can take 2 to 3 hours depending on your pace. The view from the top is certainly worth the effort. Lots of wildlife along the way. Currently due to the recent rains, the can be a little soft and soggy under foot in parts so closed waterproof shoes are...

What a spectacular hike and view looking out over Canberra in the distance.

This is a medium to hard track that is approx 8im return with a lot of stairs. The views from the top combined with these amazing rock formations make all the pain worth it though.

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