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Hanging Rock Walk
Ancient granite tor in tall forest
schedule 1 min read / Updated Jun 2026
The Hanging Rock Walk is a short 500-metre loop trail through tall wet eucalyptus forest in Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, leading to a striking granite tor that served as a rock shelter and significant cultural site for the Ngunnawal people over thousands of years. Rated Grade 2, the walk crosses Ashbrook Creek and takes around 15 minutes, making it one of the most accessible cultural and natural heritage experiences in the reserve. Swamp wallabies are frequently spotted along the creek corridor.
The granite tor at Hanging Rock is one of a series of ancient rock shelters scattered through the Tidbinbilla valley, each representing a node in the broader Ngunnawal cultural landscape. The tall wet forest surrounding the track is dominated by mountain ribbon gum and alpine ash, creating a cool, shaded environment quite different from the open grasslands lower in the valley. The contrast between forest canopy and open rock face makes the destination particularly photogenic.
The walk starts from the Hanging Rock Carpark on Tidbinbilla Reserve Road and is suitable for visitors of all ages, including those without previous bushwalking experience. The trail surface is hardened and compacted with gentle hills and occasional steps. Combining the Hanging Rock Walk with the nearby Gibraltar Peak trail or the Eucalypt Forest Koala Path allows visitors to sample the full range of habitats within the reserve in a single day.
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