Booroomba Rocks
Booroomba Rocks - a granite cliff-top over the Canberra ranges; a popular sunset spot and climbing crag
The route
The line through Namadgi NP, ACT, Australia - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Season & conditions
Year-round
Cool climate; cold winters
Open year-round; cold and occasionally snowy in winter. Confirm.
On the trail
Forest track to a granite cliff-top
Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Accessible to most walkers and families; not fully wheelchair accessible - confirm
Popular at sunset
Short out-and-back; rock-climbing at the crag
Getting there & staying
Booroomba Rocks car park, Namadgi NP
Out-and-back/loop - no shuttle needed
Day route - none needed
Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies
Services in Canberra; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
Namadgi NP; free
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Cliff edges at the top, cold, descending in the dark at sunset
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.