06/11/2025
Canberra Offroad Trip Plan – 23rd November 2025
Meeting Point & Start
• Tuggeranong Skate Park (meet here at 08:30AM)
• Quick check: fuel, tires, water, snacks, and gear.
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Route Overview
• Tuggeranong Skate Park → Namadgi National Park → Mount Franklin → Gudgenby Valley → Return to Canberra
• Distance: ~100–120 km round trip
• Duration: 3–4 hours
• Difficulty: Moderate dirt/gravel roads, some mild hills
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Suggested Schedule
08:00 AM – Meet at Tuggeranong Skate Park
• Ensure everyone has water, snacks, phone/GPS, and gear.
• Brief route discussion and safety check.
08:15 AM – Depart to Namadgi National Park (via Boboyan Rd)
• Scenic bushland drive, optional stop at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve for photos/stretch (~15 mins).
09:30 AM – Mount Franklin
• Drive via Mount Franklin Rd (dirt track, moderate difficulty).
• Stop at Mount Franklin Lookout for panoramic views (~15–20 mins).
10:30 AM – Gudgenby Valley
• Follow Gudgenby Road, dirt/gravel track.
• Optional picnic stop by Gudgenby River (~30 mins).
11:30 AM – Return to Canberra via Boboyan Rd
• Scenic countryside drive, watch for wildlife.
12:30 PM – Arrive back in Tuggeranong or nearby Canberra café
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Gear Checklist
• Water & snacks
• First aid kit
• Spare tire & jack
• Recovery gear (shovel, traction mats, tow rope)
• Phone/GPS + power bank
• Warm clothes, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
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Tips
• Check Namadgi National Park track conditions online before leaving.
• Drive cautiously on dirt/gravel tracks.
• Keep an eye out for wildlife.
