The Pinnacles Walk

The Pinnacles Walk

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Posted 2021-09-28 by Heidi Ceefollow


As the saying goes, the best things in life are free and The Pinnacle Nature Reserve is a perfect example of this. Part of the Canberra Nature Park, the Pinnacle Reserve is tucked into a peaceful corner of West Belconnen and one of the area's best kept secrets. The Reserve offers sprawling views across the Molonglo Valley and it's the perfect destination if you feel like walking, running, cycling, horse riding, dog walking or just getting back to nature.

The biggest surprise about the Pinnacle Reserve is how peaceful it is. As soon as you take a few steps along the tree-lined trails, it's almost impossible to believe you're in the middle of Australia's capital city. The sounds of nature take over from traffic, roads become hiking trails and it's easy to relax and unwind as you explore. The Reserve is home to some rare and vulnerable plants (the cutely named Little Dumpies and Silky Swainson-pea) and animals (the vulnerable Pink-tailed Worm-lizard and the threatened Varied Sittella and Glossy Black-cockatoo). There are rock formations, fallen trees and dams which make great spaces for kids (and the young at heart!) to discover while the dramatic scenery provided a great canvas for photographers seeking a new perspective of the city. The reserve even protects five Aboriginal heritage sites (as well as the possibility of more as yet undiscovered sites). The sites include stone artifacts (found individually and in small scatters on the surface). Just remember if you find anything, these items are protected and should not be disturbed.





When you discover places like Pinnacle Reserve, Canberra's nickname 'the bush capital' feels apt because there really is nature right on your doorstep. If you plan to visit, keep in mind the trails are easy to follow and not too difficult for kids to join in for a fun walk but the area isn't suitable for prams or wheelchairs as some areas are steep and eroded. Horse riding is only permitted on the Bicentennial National Trail which follows the northern boundary and while dogs are welcome, they must remain on-leash. There are no toilet or cooking facilities on-site.

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209868 - 2023-06-16 06:23:15

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