MacArthur Hill via Karralika

Starting from the Jackie Howe Crescent, MacArthur, this walk takes you to the summit of MacArthur Hill via the Karralika Track and comes back. Short but sweet, this convenient walk can be a good way to separate yourself from the hustle and bustle of the city. Enjoy the panoramic views over Wanniassa Hills Nature Reserve and Canberra in just a matter of minutes. Additionally, if you happen to be there when the sun sets, you’re in for a treat. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-35.4053554,149.1260999)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Monaro Highway, A23 Turn on to Monaro Highway, A23 then drive for 340 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Isabella Drive and drive for another 1.6 km At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Coyne Street and drive for another 640 m Turn right onto Jackie Howe Crescent and drive for another 420 m Turn left and drive for another 10 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
Starting from Jackie Howe Crescent(410 metres north of intersection with Coyne Street), head towards the signposted metal gate along the concrete footpath uphill. Keep right as you pass around the gate, still following the concrete footpath as it veers right and separates from the vehicle track. Stay on the Karralika Firetrail to continue along MacArthur Hill via Karralika Track.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 235 m veer left, to head along Karralika Firetrail. After another 460 m pass the "MacArthur Hill" (65 m on your left).
	Continue another 35 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 730 m to get back to the start.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

MacArthur Hill via Karralika

Grading

	Class 2/6 Easy track
Length	1.5 km
Time	30 min to 45 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Tuggeranong Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Wednesday 2 July
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Cloudy. High chance of rain. The chance of a thunderstorm along the coastal fringe. Damaging winds possible. Winds west to southwesterly 25 to 40 km/h decreasing to 20 to 30 km/h in the late evening.
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions for the rest of the day are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  Thursday 3 July
  
  4°C → 13°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the early morning. Winds southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h decreasing to 15 to 20 km/h in the late afternoon.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: No Rating
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection not recommended, UV Index predicted to reach 2 [Low]
  
  Friday 4 July
  
  -2°C → 13°C
  Morning frost. Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light before dawn.
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  Saturday 5 July
  
  -3°C → 13°C
  Morning frost. Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of morning fog in the outer west. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds.
  
  Sunday 6 July
  
  -2°C → 15°C
  Early frost. Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. Light winds.
  
  Monday 7 July
  
  -1°C → 13°C
  Morning frost. Cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower. Winds west to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending west to southwesterly during the day.
  
  Tuesday 8 July
  
  -3°C → 11°C
  Morning frost. Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  1 → 7mm
  
  Mostly sunny. The chance of morning frost in the outer west. Light winds becoming northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the morning.
  
  Wednesday 9 July
  
  -1°C → 9°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower. Winds northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h turning westerly during the day.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- ACT Parks alerts
  When planning and before starting your trip please check ACT Parks Website for anything that may impact on your plans. It is also worth checking the Parks Facebook page for more timely information.

Weather Forecast

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