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.
eBird hotspots: Nearby hotspots include Kambah Horse Paddocks and Cooleman Ridge Nature Reserve.
Meeting place: There is space for a few cars near the gate to Cooleman Ridge Nature Reserve, on the western side of Namatjira Drive, Chapman, next to Number 204. This is where we will meet. There is also space for a few cars on the eastern side of Namatjira Drive, at the end/beginning of Fisher.
Meeting time: 9am.
Walking distance: 3 kms around the base. If there is interest, we could walk the track over the summit as well.
End time (approx.): 10:30 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. Wet weather gear if considered necessary.
Name of leader and contact details: Please register with the leader, Lia Battisson by email to liabattisson@grapevine.com.au, providing your name and mobile number, and the name and mobile number of an emergency contact. Do so before 7pm on Friday 3 June 2022 as numbers will be limited to 15.