Aranda Bushland Circuit

Aranda Bushland Circuit starts from the parking area just off Bindubi Street, Belconnen, explores the woodland of Aranda Bushland Nature Reserve via various tracks and loops back to the start. Conveniently reachable and dog-friendly, this walk gives you a great deal of nature in a quite reasonable amount of time. You won’t miss the infamous Telstra Tower of Black Mountain, a man-made structure that almost seems rebelling against nature, as you’re enjoying the scenic tracks around the reserve. You’ll be accompanied by big groups of kangaroos and even kookaburras if you’re lucky, as there are birdhouses attached to trees along the way. Get a good hold of your dog’s leash around them just in case. 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 (-35.2695879,149.0754841)
Mode Car
Directions From William Hovell Drive
Turn on to then drive for 150 m
Continue onto Bindubi Street and drive for another 780 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
Starting from the dirt parking area just off Bindubi Street(750 metres north of intersection with William Howell Drive), head towards the wooden “CANBERRA NATURE PARK ARANDA BUSHLAND” sign along the dirt path, moving directly away from the road. As you come to the concrete footpath, turn left and start moving parallel to the fenceline and the road to continue along Aranda Bushland Circuit.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 4 m turn left. After another 235 m continue straight.
	After another 275 m turn right. After another 30 m climb over the stile.
	After another 155 m turn right.
	After another 25 m (at the intersection of Aranda ridge walk & creek crossing) turn left, to head along Aranda ridge walk (a walking track). After another 115 m continue straight, to head along Aranda ridge walk.
	After another 145 m turn left.
	After another 25 m turn right, to head along Aranda House Trail.
	After another 115 m (at the intersection of Aranda Summit Track & creek walk) veer right, to head along Aranda Summit Track. After another 65 m continue straight, to head along Aranda Summit Track.
	After another 125 m (at the intersection of Aranda Summit Track & Aranda ridge walk) continue straight, to head along Aranda Summit Track. After another 40 m continue straight, to head along Aranda Summit Track. After another 20 m come to the viewpoint (35 m on your left). After another 85 m (at the intersection of Power Line Track & Aranda Summit Track) continue straight, to head along Power Line Track. After another 50 m pass the sign (on your left).
	Continue straight. After another 30 m continue straight, to head along ridge walk.
	After another 275 m (at the intersection of Frost Hollow to Forest Walk & ridge walk) veer right, to head along Frost Hollow to Forest Walk. After another 285 m head up the earthen steps (about 3 m long)
	After another 3 m (at the intersection of Power Line Link Track & Frost Hollow to Forest Walk) continue straight, to head along Frost Hollow to Forest Walk. After another 110 m pass the sign (on your right).
	After another 10 m (at the intersection of Power Line Link Track & Frost Hollow to Forest Walk) turn right, to head along Power Line Link Track (a vehicle track). After another 35 m pass the sign (on your right).
	After another 150 m (at the intersection of Finneran's Road & Power Line Link Track) turn sharp right, to head along Finneran's Road. After another 350 m head through/around the gate.
	Turn right.
	After another 215 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Aranda Bushland Circuit

Grading

	Class 2/6 Easy track
Length	2.9 km
Time	1 h to 1 h 30 min

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

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Belconnen Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Thursday 24 April
  
  23°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, contracting mainly about the coastal fringe in the evening. Light winds becoming easterly 15 to 20 km/h in the early afternoon then becoming light in the late afternoon.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: No Rating
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:30am to 2:10pm, UV Index predicted to reach 5 [Moderate]
  
  Friday 25 April
  
  9°C → 24°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of fog in the west in the early morning. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the late morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the late afternoon then becoming light in the evening.
  
  Saturday 26 April
  
  11°C → 22°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 7mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming northeast to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon then becoming light during the evening.
  
  Sunday 27 April
  
  11°C → 21°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 7mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning.
  
  Monday 28 April
  
  9°C → 21°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely during the morning. Winds southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h turning southerly during the day.
  
  Tuesday 29 April
  
  8°C → 21°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Winds southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending southeast to southwesterly during the day.
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  8°C → 19°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Winds southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h turning southerly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning.
  
  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.

Start	(-35.2695879,149.0754841)
Mode	Car
Directions	From William Hovell Drive Turn on to then drive for 150 m Continue onto Bindubi Street and drive for another 780 m

Weather Forecast

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