Walking tracks
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Murrumbidgee Discovery Track
Distance: 27 km one-way
Time suggested: 12 hours
Difficulty: Hard
The 27-kilometre Murrumbidgee Discovery Track makes it possible to walk the length of the river between Point Hut Crossing in the south and Casuarina Sands in the north, passing through Pine Island and Kambah Pool.
Whether you explore just a small section of the track or walk its entire length, you'll discover a variety of native animals and large areas of natural riverine and gorge vegetation. You could even spot one of several rare plant species.
Sections of the track are suitable for mountain bikes. The section between Kambah Pool and the historic dry-stone wall at Tuggeranong forms part of the Centenary Trail.
View the Murrumbidgee Discovery Track map.
Murrumbidgee Discovery Track Section: Casuarina Sands to Kambah Pool
Distance: 14 km one-way
Time suggested: 8 hours
Difficulty: Hard
This section of the track begins at the western end of the Casuarina Sands car park where it hugs the river, passing river oaks, red stringy barks and scribbly gums on the drier slopes. Occasionally moving away from the river across open grazing country, the track climbs high above the river as it nears Kambah Pool. There are great views of the river and surrounding countryside all the way. The distance and relative difficulty make this walk suitable only as a one-way excursion, so arrange transport at both ends.
Cycling is not permitted on this section of the track.
Murrumbidgee Discovery Track Section: Kambah Pool to Pine Island
Distance: 7 km one-way
Time suggested: 3 hours (on foot)
Difficulty: Moderate (also suitable for mountain bikes)
You can walk or take your mountain bike south to Pine Island along the Murrumbidgee Discovery Track from Kambah Pool. This track passes through native forest and farmland and takes you above Red Rocks Gorge, one of the most spectacular gorges along the Murrumbidgee River. A lookout provides great views of the gorge. Further on, after carefully crossing Tuggeranong Creek, the track passes an historic dry-stone wall built in the 1860s to mark the boundary between 2 early rural properties.
