In a life threatening emergency dial Triple Zero (000)

Emergency Contact

triple zero 000

ACT Public Hospitals

Canberra Hospital

6201 6111

Mental Health

Call Mental Health Triage on

1800 629 354

(free call except from mobiles or public phones) or

6205 1065

Poisons Hotline

For a poison emergency in Australia call

13 11 26

Drug and Alcohol Help Line

The Drug and Alcohol Help Line is available 24-hours, 7 days a week on

5124 9977

Health Protection Service

For after hours urgent public health matters including environmental health, radiation safety, food poisoning and communicable disease management phone:

1800 022 222

ACT State Emergency Service

Emergency help
during flood or storms

13 25 00

Caution

Strong currents

Shallow water

Deep water

Submerged rocks

No lifeguard on duty

Translation services

Angle Crossing is the southernmost point of the Murrumbidgee River within the ACT.

Fishing is permitted upstream of the crossing only.

Angle Crossing is accessed by Angle Crossing Road, which winds down a picturesque valley, from either east or west, to the Murrumbidgee River at the crossing. There is usually water over this concrete crossing and it is regularly closed due to high water levels, so check alerts.

Toilets are located on the east side of the river.

No dogs allowed. Dogs are only permitted within vehicles when travelling through the reserve along Angle Crossing Road.

What you'll see

Sky, shoreline and trees reflected in the Murrumbidgee River.

What you'll see

At Angle Crossing, you may see:

the migration of thousands of Yellow-faced Honeyeaters (Lichenostomus chrysops) and White-naped Honeyeaters (Melithreptus lunatus) travelling from the mountains to the warmer coastal areas during autumn
Gigerline Nature Reserve – home to exceptional bird diversity and habitat
Murrumbidgee River

Add a plant or animal sighting to the NatureMapr or visit the Canberra Birds website.

Things to do

Activities

Features

Canoe / kayak entry point
NO BINS – take your rubbish with you
Toilets
Walking track/s

Restricted or prohibited

Camping prohibited
Dogs prohibited
Fires prohibited

Dogs are only permitted within vehicles when travelling through the reserve along Angle Crossing Road
Fishing is only permitted upstream of Angle Crossing

Walking tracks

Aerial view of Angle Crossing, Australian Capital Territory.

Walking tracks

Stay alert for slippery surfaces and trip hazards when walking or running near waterways. For more tips on how to reduce your risk around waters, visit the safety page.

Angle Crossing River Track

Distance: 800 m loop
Time suggested: 30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy

This pleasant walk starts at the Angle Crossing car park (east side of river) and goes down the hill to the river before looping back to the start. There are pleasant views of the river, Gigerline Nature Reserve and Angle Crossing itself.

Ngunnawal Country and People

The waterways on Ngunnawal Country have sustained all life including their people, the plants and animals. The Murrumbidgee is part of Ngunnawal songlines, and pathways throughout Ngunnawal Country.

Songlines are the memory code that gives Ngunnawal people information from the landscape to tell the stories of vital knowledges, cultural values and wisdom.

Before you go/How to get there

Before you go

Prepare by:

understanding safety
checking alerts
checking water quality before swimming

Remember:

mobile phone reception may be unreliable
bring your own drinking water
you can bring your own gas barbecue
check the recreational fishing rules fishing is only permitted upstream of Angle Crossing

Angle Crossing is part of Gigerline Nature Reserve, which is protected under the Nature Conservation Act 2014. Thank you for caring for the natural environment.

How to get there

Angle Crossing is off Angle Crossing Road via the Monaro Highway near Williamsdale or Smiths Road near Tharwa.

Parking is available.

Boundary mapping is indicative only.

More information

If you notice any issues during your visit:

report maintenance issues to Access Canberra
report vandalism or other illegal activities to the police on 131 444
in an emergency, call 000

Find out about:

the Murrumbidgee River Corridor

There are dog-friendly areas in and nearby the Murrumbidgee River Corridor at:

In a life threatening emergency dial Triple Zero (000)

triple zero 000

5124 0000

6201 6111

1800 629 354

6205 1065

13 11 26

5124 9977

(02) 6205 1700

1800 022 222

13 25 00

Angle Crossing

What you'll see

Things to do

Activities

Features

Restricted or prohibited

Walking tracks

Angle Crossing River Track

Ngunnawal Country and People

Before you go

How to get there

More information