Description: This walk is in Snow Gum forest with a shrub layer interspersed with subalpine wildflowers with good views across the ACT. We will set off from the carpark and stop for lunch at either Stockyard Spur or Pryor’s Hut (depending on our progress on the day), and then retrace our steps back to the carpark. Previous highlight species include Gang-gang Cockatoo, Olive Whistler, Flame Robin, Spotted Quail-thrush, Grey Currawong and Little Raven. We might also encounter some interesting non-avian montane specialists – butterflies like Macleay’s Swallowtail and Forest Brown, and reptiles like Mountain Dragon and Blotched Bluetongue.
Please note there are no facilities available on this walk; the nearest toilets are at Bull’s Head picnic area. In the event of rain, this walk will be cancelled.
eBird hotspots: Namadgi National Park–Mt Ginini, Stockyard Gap
Meeting time and place: 9 am at the Mount Gingera Walk Trail Head carpark.
Walking distance: Approximately 9.7 km (return)
Degree of difficulty: Medium; track is an undulating vehicle track with some steeper sections.
End time (approx.): 3 pm
What to bring: This is a remote location with no mobile reception. Ensure you bring sufficient water and food (including lunch), rain and sun protection, and warm clothing. Even if it is forecast to be sunny and warm, weather in the mountains can change quickly and you need to be prepared.
Participants must register with the leader, providing their name and mobile number, and the name and mobile number of an emergency contact.
Numbers limited: Yes, limited to 10 people.
Name of leader and contact details: Suzi Bond, chowchilla29@yahoo.com