About Gibraltar Peak
Gibraltar Peak is a prominent granite peak in Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, about 40 kilometres southwest of central Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory. Rising to 1,038 metres, it is known for its large granite tors and panoramic views over the Tidbinbilla Valley, Canberra and the Brindabella Ranges. Accessed via a steep 8.2-kilometre return walking trail, it is a popular day hike within the reserve's protected natural landscape.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a challenging uphill hike through eucalypt forest and granite boulders to a large exposed granite summit. The peak offers 360-degree panoramic views over Tidbinbilla Valley, Canberra and the Brindabella Ranges. The trail is well-marked but steep and rocky with some rock scrambling near the summit. There are no structures on the peak itself; the experience is natural, with opportunities for photography, birdwatching and viewing the reserve's landscape from the summit tors.
Key highlights
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Granite tors and summit rocks at 1,038 metres elevation
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360-degree panoramic views over Tidbinbilla Valley and Brindabella Ranges
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8.2 km return Gibraltar Peak walking trail through Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
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Eucalypt forest, native wildlife and birdlife along the trail
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Photographic viewpoint over Canberra region