This is the third of four field trips to sites on Canberra’s Western Edge. For more information see: https://conservationcouncil.org.au/western-edge/
Description: Mt Arawang is part of Cooleman Ridge Nature Reserve, between Tuggeranong and Weston Creek. We will walk around the base of the hill. It is an easy walk, mainly flat. Seventy species have been recorded in Cooleman Ridge Nature Reserve, including 4 species of Raptor, Speckled Warbler, Restless Flycatcher, and Golden and Rufous Whistler.
Meeting place: Meet at 8am near the gate on the western side of Namatjira Drive, where Chapman ends/begins, where there is space for a few cars. There is also space for a few cars on the eastern side of Namatjira Drive, at the end/beginning of Fisher.
Walking distance: 3 kms around the base. If there is interest, we could walk the track over the summit as well.
End time (approx.): 10:00 for the base loop, and an extra 45 mins to an hour to traverse the summit.
What to bring: Water, sunscreen. a hat and sturdy shoes.
Name of leader and contact details: Please register with the leader by email to liabattisson@outlook.com providing your name and mobile number, and the name and mobile number of an emergency contact. Do so before 7pm on Friday 27 March 2026 as numbers will be limited to 15.