Name: Christmas-NYE Accommodated Trip: Canberra
Start: 2024-12-27T21:00:00+11:00
End: 2025-01-01T10:00:00+11:00

For full details of this event and to book in, go to our website using this link. Please read all the event details, then submit a Booking Request when bookings are open:
[https://yhabush.org.au/events/christmas-accom-canberra-dec2024/](https://yhabush.org.au/events/christmas-accom-canberra-dec2024/)

**Ignore the Meetup RSVPs/waitlist. We will not accept an RSVP via Meetup. You must book via our website.**

**Trip Overview**
Who would have thought our nation’s capital, a hub of politicians, bureaucrats and media personalities, would be a worthy place to visit for a bushwalking trip? Referred to as the ‘bush capital’, Canberra itself offers a network of walking paths and trails from lakeside parks to nature reserves and forests, all within close proximity to the city centre. Outside of Canberra, there are plenty of great walks in and around the ACT.
If you want a rest day or it’s too hot to walk, there are lots of attractions to keep you cool and occupied, including the Museum of Australian Democracy, National Gallery Australia, National Portrait Gallery, Australian War Memorial and more.
**Accommodation**
We have booked five nights accommodation in self-contained cabins at [Alivio Tourist Park](https://aliviogroup.com.au/). Close to nature reserves, it’s about 5 kms drive from the city centre. Each cabin includes a fully equiped kitchen / living area, bathroom and two bedrooms with a double bed in the first and two or more beds in the second. There will be 3 people per cabin.
Once the accommodation booked by the club is filled, we may offer additional places on the trip to those who wish to book their own accommodation.
**Itinerary and Walk Descriptions**
**Friday 27 December**
Arrive in Canberra by your chosen means of travel and settle in to your accommodation.
**Saturday 28 December**
Mount Majura to Mount Ainslie Loop – 11.6 km, 500m elevation gain, Medium
This hike will take us to one of the iconic locations in Canberra – Mount Ainslie. We will get to have a great hike and get some great views of Canberra and the nearby hills and mountains. Expect to see plenty of wildlife.
**Sunday 29 December**
Tibinbilla Peak Loop – 14.8 km, 1000m elevation gain, Hard
This tough hike through the Tibinbilla Nature Reserve will take us through part of this nature reserve on the southern outskirts of Canberra. We will get to climb:

* Tibinbilla Mountain
* Tibinbilla Peak
* John’s Peak
* Camel’s Peak

**Monday 30 December**
Murrumbidgee Discovery Trail – 27 km, Hard
This hike will take us along the Murrumbidgee River to the west of Canberra.
**Tuesday 31 December**
Birrigai to Gibraltar Peak and Eliza Saddle – 14.6 km, 634m elevation gain, Medium
This hike will take us to a different part of the Tibinbilla Nature Reserve.
New Year’s Eve: Celebrate the new year watching fireworks at Lake Burley Griffin, or relaxing at our Tourist Park.
**Wednesday 1 January**
We check out of our accommodation and depart for the journey home.
**Transport**
**Travel to Canberra:**
Our Canberra accommodation is around 7 hours drive from Melbourne CBD (about the same time as the drive to Thredbo, where the club has been before).
Please indicate your transport requirements and preferences on the booking request form when you book in. If you don’t have a car, we can’t guarantee to provide you with a lift – this will depend on available drivers and their locations.
Other options are:
1) Public Transport: Take the train from Southern Cross station to Albury-Wodonga, then coach to Canberra. Refer to the Journey Planner on the [PTV Website](https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/).
2) Fly: Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin and Rex all provide flights between Melbourne and Canberra.
**Travel to and from each day’s walk:**
We will travel by car, or public transport/taxi, depending on the location of each day walk. If we don’t have enough cars, we may consider hiring cars if taxi will be too costly – if so, the cost will be shared amongst the group.
**Car-Pooling Costs:**
For car-pooling to/from Canberra and to/from each day’s walk, passengers must pay the driver their share of car-pooling costs as described on the **[Car-pooling](https://yhabush.org.au/about/fees-car-pooling/)** page. Please discuss the preferred method of payment with your driver.

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