Tong's Hole (1km), Uriarra Crossing, Australian Capital Territory

Tong's Hole is a 1km, grade 3 hike located in the Uriarra Crossing, Australian Capital Territory. The hike should take around 1 hr to complete.

Length: 1km

Duration: 1 hr

Grade: 3

Style: Return

Start: Stockdill Drive Car Park

End: Stockdill Drive Car Park

Location: Uriarra Crossing

Closest town: Stromlo

Australian Capital Territory

From state capital: 15km

Longitude: 148.9519705

Latitude: -35.2439106

Hike summary

The Tong's Hole trail starts at the end of Stockdill Drive and takes you down through stands of Black Cypress Pine (Callitris endlicheri) to the scenic Molonglo River. Keep your eyes open for the many types of raptors that frequent this area.

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Tips

Dogs are welcome at the river and picnic areas, however we ask that you don’t take them on the walking trails.
Toilet facilities are provided.
No bins are provided - please take your rubbish home with you.

For more information, a location map and facilities please visit the ACT Government Information Portal.

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Getting there

Located 25 minutes north west of Canberra city centre, accessed off Uriarra Road.

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Acknowledgement of Country

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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