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Who knew ACT’s high country looked like this? At an impressive 1,855 metres and only an hour\u2019s drive from Canberra, Mt Gingera makes for the perfect out-and-back overnighter for those times you need to squeeze in a quick trip to the mountains to get away from it all.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n


\nWe Are Explorers acknowledges that this adventure is located on the traditional Country of the Ngunnawal people who have occupied and cared for the lands, waters, and their inhabitants for thousands of years. We pay our respects to them as the Traditional Custodians and recognise that sovereignty was never ceded.<\/em><\/p>\n

Mt Gingera Quick Facts<\/h2>\n

Distance:<\/strong> Approximately 20km
\nDuration:<\/strong> Less than 24 hours if you pack light!
\nElevation:<\/strong> The trail rises from 1,020m to 1,855m, and has a total (knee-jarring) elevation gain of 1,383 m<\/p>\n

Quick Overview<\/h2>\n

Mt Gingera trial is a 20km intermediate-level return hike located in Namadgi National Park<\/a> in the Australian Capital Territory. The hike takes less than 24 hours to complete if you pack light.<\/p>\n

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Snow gums and granite on the Mt Gingera Summit<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

About Mt Gingera<\/h2>\n

Rising to an impressive 1,855 metres, Mt Gingera is the second-highest peak in the ACT and a stunning feature of Namadgi National Park. Just an hour\u2019s drive from Canberra, this hike offers breathtaking mountain views, secluded camping spots, and a mix of rugged granite outcrops and delicate snow gum forests.<\/p>\n

In winter time, the summit is often dusted with snow, while warmer months bring a burst of wildflowers across the alpine meadows.<\/p>\n

Whether you’re tackling the steep Stockyard Spur route or taking the gentler ascent via Mount Franklin Road, Mt Gingera is an unforgettable adventure for those looking to escape into the mountains.<\/p>\n

History of Mt Gingera<\/h2>\n

Mt Gingera and the surrounding Namadgi National Park hold deep cultural significance for the Ngunnawal people, the Traditional Owners of this land. For thousands of years, the area was used for seasonal gatherings, where Indigenous groups would come together to hunt, and trade. The alpine regions of the ACT were particularly important during bogong moth migrations, as these nutrient-rich insects were an essential food source.<\/p>\n

Today, Mt Gingera remains a place of cultural and ecological significance, with ongoing efforts to protect its fragile environment and honour its Indigenous heritage. It became part of Namadgi National Park in 1984 to preserve its natural beauty for future generations.<\/p>\n

How To Get There<\/h2>\n

The bush walk we took starts from the Corin Dam car park which is in the northern half of Namadgi National Park<\/a>. Corin Dam is about an hour’s drive south of Canberra.<\/p>\n

You can also head up Mt Gingera along the more gentle Mt Franklin Road, near Ginini Car Park. (This is actually the most popular approach!) If you go this way you’ll encounter a locked gate. It blocks cars but is fine for hikers to walk around to continue the trail.<\/p>\n

Skill Level<\/h2>\n

Intermediate\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The trail has great signs and is easy to follow, but the steepness means it’s not for the faint-hearted. Bushwalking experience is recommended and if you haven’t walked 20km distances or done a significant amount of up or downhill hiking before, it’s not the best option for your first hike.<\/p>\n

Wth so much downhill track there’s plenty of opportunity for injury or an unexpected emergency so it’s a good one to take a mate one \u2013 no matter how experienced you are.<\/p>\n

Essential Gear<\/h2>\n