About The Pinnacle Nature Reserve
The Pinnacle Nature Reserve is a 138-hectare protected area within Canberra Nature Park, located between the Belconnen suburbs of Hawker, Weetangera and Umbagong in the Australian Capital Territory. It protects Yellow Box-Red Gum grassy woodland and native grassland on a prominent hill rising to 611 metres. Notable for its network of walking tracks, panoramic views across Canberra, the Molonglo Valley and the Brindabella Ranges, and seasonal wildflower and birdlife displays.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a natural bushland hill with a network of well-marked walking tracks through open eucalypt woodland and native grassland. The reserve has a summit at 611m offering panoramic views over Belconnen, central Canberra, the Molonglo Valley and the Brindabella Ranges. There are no built attractions or visitor centre; the experience is low-key nature walking, birdwatching, photography and seasonal wildflower viewing. Tracks are natural earth and gravel, with some steep sections.
Key highlights
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Summit viewpoint at 611m with panoramic views over Canberra and the Brindabella Ranges
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Network of loop walking tracks through Yellow Box-Red Gum grassy woodland
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Seasonal wildflower displays in spring
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Diverse native birdlife and kangaroos