Message from Chris Bourke Ginninderra is a great place to live. As a long time resident, I have enjoyed many walks in this area. I’d like to share my favourite spots with you. The walks are great for family outings, fun to do with the kids during the school holidays, or to share with interstate visitors. Enjoy the hills of Ginninderra.

Chris Bourke MLA

Chris Bourke MLA

Contact details M: 0451 681 714 E: [email protected] W: chrisbourke.com.au T: @chrisbourke PO Box 104, Jamison Centre ACT 2614

No Government funds have been used in the printing and distribution of this material. Authorised by Chris Bourke for ACT Labor. Part of Katy Gallagher’s Team Making Even Stronger THE HILLS OF GINNINDERRA Ginninderra Creek rises in the hills that form the ACT’s northern boundary. The Ginninderra electorate is marked by a number of hills which offer expansive It flows, snake like, through the heart of views and good walking trails along the and joins the Murrumbidgee creek which runs through it. Land Care River in New South Wales. groups are active in programs to clear weeds and restore vegetation. Scenic paths mostly follow the Creek. These paths lead to recreation areas that Access to the hills are great for family picnics and enjoying the natural beauty of Ginninderra Creek. There are several ways to access the hills of Ginninderra. This list provides a The Creek flows into Lake Ginninderra starting point for your walks: which was formed in 1974 and now limits the rush of water in heavy rains. • The Pinnacle is 709 metres high and can be accessed off Springvale The parkland around Lake Ginninderra Drive adjacent to De Sallis Street in is now fully grown and forms a vibrant Weetangera. green lung for the residents and visitors to Belconnen. • Mt Rogers is 704 metres high and can be accessed from Wickens Place off It’s believed the name Ginninderra Bingley Crescent in Fraser. derives from the Aboriginal term for sparkling water. • Gossan Hill is 660 metres high and can be accessed from Mugglestone Evidence of Aboriginal heritage in this Place, off Crisp Circuit in Bruce. region can be found at Umbagong Nature Park where grinding grooves can be seen • Percival Hill is 662 metres high and along Ginninderra Creek. can be accessed from Schow Place off Temperley Street in Nicholls. Umbagong Park can be accessed from Latham, Charnwwod or Macgregor with • Mt Painter is 743 metres high and can a popular entry spot being from Want be accessed from Booth Crescent in Place, off Macrossan Crescent in Latham. Cook. Map courtesy of Beverley Wood