Mount Arawang Track

Starting from the concrete path just off Namatjira Drive(350 metres southeast of intersection with Kapunda Street), Fisher, this walk takes you to the summit of Mount Arawang and back. You’ll be enjoying the panoramic views over Canberra in no time and without much effort too, as the track directly takes you to the top. You can see the Telstra Tower in distance from the trig station on top, which can make a great frame for a picture. An echidna may also make an appearance if you’re lucky. 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 (-35.3637688,149.0499133)
Mode Car
Directions From Tuggeranong Parkway
Turn on to Sulwood Drive then drive for 1.7 km
Turn left and drive for another 8 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
Starting from the concrete path just off Namatjira Drive(350 metres southeast of intersection with Kapunda Street), head towards the metal gate near the signpost, moving directly away from the road. Pass through the gap next to the gate and move parallel to the overhead power line as you follow the dirt fire trail. After about 140 meters, keep right and continue straight as the trail splits into two. As the trail you’re on starts veering right, take the narrow dirt track uphill to your left. Keep moving in the same direction and head towards the steps uphill to continue along Mount Arawang Track.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 25 m continue straight, to head along Namatjira Drive Access. After another 15 m head through/around the gate.
	After another 135 m continue straight, to head along Namatjira Drive Access.
	After another 30 m veer left.
	After another 15 m turn sharp right, to head along Cutoff Drain Fire Trail.
	After another 10 m turn left.
	Continue another 295 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 520 m to get back to the start. About 10 m past the end is "Mount Arawang".

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Mount Arawang Track

Grading

	Class 2/6 Easy track
Length	1 km
Time	30 min to 40 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 (1/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Woden Valley Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
  
  Friday 11 October
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower, most likely later tonight. The chance of a thunderstorm later tonight. Winds easterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the evening.
  
  Saturday 12 October
  
  9°C → 21°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning. Winds southerly 15 to 20 km/h increasing to 25 to 35 km/h before dawn then becoming south to southwesterly and light in the late evening.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:20am to 4:00pm, UV Index predicted to reach 7 [High]
  
  Sunday 13 October
  
  5°C → 23°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy morning, clearing to a mostly sunny afternoon. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming northeasterly 20 to 30 km/h in the middle of the day then tending northerly 15 to 20 km/h in the late evening.
  
  Monday 14 October
  
  9°C → 23°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  0 → 10mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds northerly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light during the morning.
  
  Tuesday 15 October
  
  8°C → 20°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers. Winds southerly 15 to 25 km/h turning southeasterly during the day then becoming light during the evening.
  
  Wednesday 16 October
  
  7°C → 22°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Light winds becoming north to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
  
  Thursday 17 October
  
  8°C → 24°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Light winds becoming easterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day.
  
  Friday 18 October
  
  12°C → 20°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  1 → 20mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming north to northeasterly 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	(-35.3637688,149.0499133)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Tuggeranong Parkway Turn on to Sulwood Drive then drive for 1.7 km Turn left and drive for another 8 m

Weather Forecast

Alerts