Fishing Gap

7.7 km return

2 h 30 min to 4 h

2 h 30 min to 4 h

Starting from Fishing Gap Car Park, Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, this return walk takes you along a branch of Tidbinbilla River via the Fishing Gap Fire Trail. You'll be mesmerized by the lush and dense bushland which contains heaps of butterflies and birdlife, stimulating your eyes and ears simultaneously. You'll be well-protected from the sun for the journey, so don't hesitate to stop and birdwatch or listen to the burbling sound of water. Besides the birds and the butterflies, wallabies are also present in the area. Although the actual gap is a saddle and doesn't have panoramic views, you'll still be able to see the surrounding mountains through the eucalypts. There are some outstanding granite boulder formations along the way. Remember to sign in and out at the trail register. If coming by car, you'll need to pay a fee at the visitor centre (unless you have an annual pass). 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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