How long does it take to walk up Mount Tennent?

approximately 6hrs
Mount Tennent is a 15km, grade 4 return hike, located in Namadgi National Park, ACT. The hike should take approximately 6hrs to complete.

How hard is Mt Tennent?

Mount Tennent Trail is a 8.8 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Tharwa, Australian Capital Territory, Australia that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult.

Where is Mount Tennant?

Australian Capital Territory
Mount Tennent (Aboriginal: Tharwa) is a mountain with an elevation of 1,375 metres (4,511 ft) AHD in the southern part of the Australian Capital Territory in Australia. The Gudgenby River flows at the base of the mountain.

How do you get to Booroomba rocks?

Getting There To get to the Booroomba Rocks carpark drive approximately 15 km from the Tharwa Bridge along the Naas Road and turn right off Naas Road onto Apollo Road. Drive approximately 7 km towards the end of Apollo Road and head towards the Honeysuckle Creek camp ground.

Is Namadgi National Park open?

Opening Hours Weekdays: 9am – 4pm; Weekends: 9am – 4.30pm; Open all public holidays except for Christmas Day.

Who is Mt Tennent named after?

John Tennant
John Tennant was an Australian bushranger who was active around the Canberra district in the mid-1820s. Mount Tennent is named after him as it was on the slopes of this steep mountain behind the village of Tharwa where many people believed he used to hide, although this is now thought to be incorrect.

How long is Booroomba rocks walk?

Booroomba Rocks is a 1.6 mile out and back trail located near Tharwa, Australian Capital Territory, Australia that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching.

How long does it take to walk Booroomba rocks?

Booroomba Rocks is a 2.5km, grade 3 return hike, located in Namadgi National Park, ACT. The hike should take approximately 1.5hrs to complete.

What walks are open in Namadgi?

The Corin and Naas/Boboyan Road precincts have now reopened allowing access to popular sites, such as Gibraltar Falls, Corrin Dam, Settlers Walking Track, Square Rock and more. Campers may also be pleased to know that Mt Clear and Woods Reserve campgrounds are back in business and are now taking bookings online.

Is Yankee hat walk open?

Namadgi National Park, including the Visitor Centre, is open and welcoming visitors. Yankee Hat Rock art site remains closed while we work with the Ngunnawal people to finalise upgrade plans and designs for the site. Orroral Road is closed due to flood damage, however, the Orroral Valley is open for hiking.

How tall is Mount Tennent?

4,511′Mount Tennent / Elevation

Is Yankee Hat open?

Yankee Hat Rock art site remains closed while we work with the Ngunnawal people to finalise upgrade plans and designs for the site. Orroral Road is closed due to flood damage, however, the Orroral Valley is open for hiking. Access is via Honeysuckle campground.