- Address: Naas Road, Tharwa ACT 2620, Australia;
- Website: tams.act.gov.au;
- Phone: +61 2 6207 2900;
- Entrance: free;
- Visit time: 09.00-16.00
Namaji National Park is a large nature reserve located in the southwestern part of the Australian capital territory, 40 km from the capital city of Canberra. The national park covers an area of 1058 km 2 , which is about 46% of the entire Australian capital territory, is located on the border with the national park Kosciusko in the state of New South Wales.
History of Namagi
The time of the foundation of Namaji National Park is 1984. The park received this name from the local name of the Namaji mountains, translated from the language of the indigenous Ngunnaval tribe, located south-west of Canberra . The natives settled this area about 21,000 years ago. As evidenced by the traces of the history of the indigenous population, found on the ridge of primitive tools, fascinating rock art, animal bones and various ritual objects.
Since November 7, 2008, Namazhdi Park has been listed in the Australian National Heritage.
Natural features of the reserve
The animal and plant world of the national park is quite diverse. On its territory there are amazing granite rocks that end in the northern Alps and are protected by the state. Admire the scenery of snowy areas and alpine meadows, majestic eucalyptus forests and marshy lowlands. In the animal world of the park live wallaby, oriental gray kangaroos, Australian magpies, parrots-rozells and crow-whistlers.
In the valley of Naas flaunts a unique giant tree, which in the people is called "Natural hostel". In the crown of it live about 400 species of various Australian birds, bats and small mammals.
The weather in the subalpine region changes rapidly and suddenly, despite this division at times of the year is extremely distinct. In winter it is quite cold here, and precipitation is not uncommon. First of all, snow falls on the mountain ranges of Bimbery and Brindabella. But summer pampers with their sunny hot days.
Travel to the sights of the national park
With the advent of the aboriginal tribe Ngunnaval, a number of attractions are associated in the Namaji Park area. One of them is the ancient rock painting "Yankee Hat", which is more than 800 years old.
No less interesting sight is the Bogonga cave, in which the native tribes of Nygunnal were collecting butterfly-scoops in the distant past.
Everyone can visit the sacred mountain Tidbinbilla. In this sacred place, young young men from Aboriginal tribes were initiated.
The highest mountain of the park and the entire Australian capital territory is the peak of Bimbery, whose height reaches 1911 meters. The primeval territory with the same name occupies the third part of the park in its western section. Enjoy the beauty of these valleys from the enchanting mountains of Ginny and Franklin, as well as from the trail for pedestrians Yerrabi, which starts at 36 km from the Namagi visit center.
Tourist routes
For tourists, routes have been developed along the landmarks of the reserve. One of them is the Trail of Settlers, which stretches 9 km through many epoch-making places associated with the history of the appearance of the first European colonizers - huts and yards, fences and pens for cattle.
One of the most interesting places is the house of Gadjenby, built of wood. This house is located in the valley of Gadjenby, it was built in 1927. House Gadzhenbi acquaints tourists with the way of life, the way of life of settlers, who lived in those times.
Travelers can go along the route of the gold diggers of Kiadra, through which, in 1860, the gold miners went to Gudzhenby. Or get acquainted with the route of "Heritage Orroral", where you can see the old station for tracking objects of space.
Leisure for tourists
Tourists can touch the magnificence of Namaji National Park, for this purpose there are many ways to spend leisure time. Fans of extreme entertainment can try exciting ascents and descents on mountain ranges.
Harvested anglers can please themselves with excellent trout, fishing from the banks of the river. Local residents will help guests prepare freshly caught fish.
The most popular type of recreation, which allows you to get acquainted with the beauty of the park - walks along the hiking trails. There are more than 160 km of such trails. You can make an exciting trip by bike, and for horseback riding enthusiasts there are inspirational horse rides. In the winter, you can ski.
Helpful information
Namaji National Park is located at Tharwa ACT 2620, Australia. You can get to him from Canberra, passing about 30 km to the south along the B23 highway.
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