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Birrigai Time Trail (3km)

Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve

Australian Capital Territory

3km

1 hr

Grade 3

Circuit

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Hike at a Glance

Quick overview: Experience the rich Ngunnawal history on the Birrigai Time Trail, a 3km circuit hike at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, ACT. Suitable for most fitness levels, this Grade 3 trail takes about an hour to complete, featuring the oldest known shelter in the Alpine region and stunning open grasslands. Some bushwalking experience is preferred due to short, steep hills and uneven terrain. Remember to respect the sacred Birrigai Rock Shelter by sticking to the tracks and leaving no trace.

Max elevation: 725m

Min elevation: 684m

Total Ascent: 54m

Hike overview


Track grade


Grade 3 (Moderate) - Walks for Most Fitness Levels: Grade 3 on the AWTGS represents moderate walking tracks. These are ideal for walkers with some fitness who are comfortable with some hills and uneven terrain. While suitable for most ages, some bushwalking experience is recommended to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Tracks may have short, steep hill sections, a rough surface, and many steps. The total distance of a Grade 3 walk can be up to 20 kilometers.

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Birrigai Time Trail (3km)


Explore safely


Planning this hike? Most incidents develop before you even start. Safe outcomes depend on how navigation, hydration, environment, load and judgement work together. Small oversights can compound quickly in Australian conditions. See how it happens in the Hiking Safety Systems Foundations. Then use the Hiking Safety Systems, planning calculators, and make sure a trusted contact has your trip plan before heading out.

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Register your plans

Before you go, complete a trip intentions form and share it with a trusted contact. Agree on a Late-Back Time and ask them to call 000 (Police) if you have not checked in. A clear trip plan is one of the simplest and most effective safety steps you can take.

Planning checklists


Download the hiking preparation and safety checklists before leaving home to help you think through your plans. They help ensure important considerations are not overlooked and support safer decision-making on the trail.

Getting there


Getting to the trailhead: Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve.

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Accommodation nearby


Find accommodation close to the trailhead including hotels, cabins, and campgrounds. Use the interactive map to explore available options in nearby towns.

Nearby towns: Banks, Calwell, Conder, Cooleman, Cooleman Ridge, Coree, Cotter River, Dunlop, Durras, Gordon, Hall, Isaacs, Kambah, Mawson, Narrabundah, Paddys River, Tharwa, Tuggeranong, Uriarra Village, Wanniassa, Weston Creek, Woden

About the region


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Acknowledgement of Country

Birrigai time trail (3km) trail hiking australia

Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.

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