Urambi Hills Circuit starts from Learmonth Drive, Kambah, exploring the woodland of the homonymous nature reserve and looping back, visiting the summit of Urambi along the way. You’ll be dazzled by the impressive views over Lake Tuggeranong as you’re descending from the top of the hill. But that’s not the only part of the journey where you’ll come across such views. The walk provides you with panoramic views over Kambah and Black Mountain on one side, and the wondrous Brindabella Range on the other side. You may enjoy the walk even more in spring, as purple blankets of wildflowers and weeds enhance the scenery. Also, keep an eye out for kangaroos and echidnas as they’re known to inhabit the area. 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.
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.
Turn right onto Learmonth Drive and drive for another 200 m
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Getting started Starting from Learmonth Drive(180 metres west of intersection with Athllon Drive), head towards the red metal gate along the concrete ramp and dirt, moving directly away from the road. Turn left before passing the gate and start moving parallel to the fenceline and the road. The fire trail you’re on will slightly draw away from the fenceline, only to veer right and start skirting it again, moving past the red metal passage to your right. Stay on the dirt fire trail to continue along Urambi Hills Circuit.....
Turn map
Directions & comments
At the intersection of Learmonth Drive & Athllon Fire Trail Start heading along Athllon Fire Trail (a vehicle track).
After another 20 m turn left, to head along Athllon Fire Trail.
After another 115 m continue straight, to head along Athllon Fire Trail.
After another 400 m head through/around the gate.
After another 225 m head through/around the gate.
After another 15 m cross the ford.
After another 95 m (at the intersection of Athllon Fire Trail & Tuggeranong Creek Fire Trail) turn right.
After another 265 m veer right.
After another 40 m continue straight.
Then cross the bridge (about 25 m long)
After another 115 m continue straight.
After another 140 m (at the intersection of Urambi Gully Fire Trail & Tuggeranong Creek Fire Trail) continue straight, to head along Urambi Gully Fire Trail (a vehicle track).
After another 75 m cross the ford.
Veer right, to head along Urambi Gully Fire Trail.
After another 20 m head through/around the gate.
After another 225 m head through/around the gate.
After another 1.3 km cross the ford.
After another 240 m head through/around the gate.
Continue straight, to head along Horse Track.
After another 180 m head through/around the gate.
After another 105 m (at the intersection of Old Kambah Trip Track & Learmonth Fire Trail) turn right, to head along Learmonth Fire Trail.
The starting point of an alternate access track. An alternate access point from/to Meredith Circuit, Kambah. Details below.
After another 690 m turn right.
After another 15 m veer left.
After another 310 m continue straight.
After another 210 m continue straight.
After another 110 m pass a seat (45 m on your left).
After another 160 m continue straight.
After another 135 m pass the "Urambi" (on your left).
Then pass a seat (on your left)., has no backrest.
After another 940 m head through/around the gate.
After another 20 m come to the end.
An alternate access point from/to Meredith Circuit, Kambah.
Turn map
Directions & comments
Start.
After another 80 m come to the end.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Urambi Hills Circuit
Grading
Class 3/6
Moderate track
Length
6.1 km
Time
2 h to 3 h
Quality of track
Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient
Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage
Directional signs along the way (3/6)
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)
Some facilities on route
Seat: There are 2 on route, on average they are 2 km apart with the largest gap of 4.8 km.
Bushwalk
2 h to 3 h
1 h to 1 h 30 min
Seat: There are 2 on route, on average they are 2 km apart with the largest gap of 4.8 km.
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After another 400 m head through/around the gate.
After another 15 m cross the ford.
Then cross the bridge (about 25 m long)
After another 135 m pass the "Urambi" (on your left).
