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Getting to Stromlo Forest Park
The main vehicle entrance is approximately 150 metres west of the intersection of Uriarra Road and Coppins Crossing Road.
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Directions on getting to Stromlo Forest Park
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If you are driving from southern Canberra
Drive north on the Tuggeranong Parkway and turn left onto Cotter Road. Follow Cotter Road for approximately 3.5km, then turn right into Uriarra Road. You will see Stromlo Forest Park located on the left hand side with the main entrance located approximately 1km on the left hand side.
If you are driving from Northern Canberra
Drive south on the Tuggeranong Parkway and turn right onto Cotter Road. Follow Cotter Road for approximately 3.5km, then turn right into Uriarra Road. You will see Stromlo Forest Park located on the left hand side with the main entrance located approximately 1km on the left hand side.
From William Hovell Drive, turn into Coppins Crossing Road and follow this until you reach the T-junction intersection of Coppins Crossing Road and Uriarra Road. Turn right onto Uriarra Road and the main entrance to Stromlo Forest Park is located approximately 150 metres on the left hand side.
If you are coming by mountain bike
Ride south from Scrivener Dam along the bike path towards Weston Creek. Just as the bike path swings to the east a rough dirt track will take you down to a bridge across the Molonglo river. From here climb the main fire road towards the Cotter Road, then veer right and parallel to the sealed road. You will eventually arrive at the old Deeks Reserve parking area. Cross the road and enter Stromlo Forest Park through the northern most of two entrance points, then follow the beginner's singletrack loop clockwise to the Event Centre.
If you are coming by road bike
Be very very careful riding on Cotter Road. It is not recommended that you cycle to Stromlo Forest Park along the road corridor until such time as the planned bike infrastructure is implemented.
Travelling to Canberra
Travelling to the Nation's capital is easy, whether you fly, drive, take a bus or train.
Fly
Fly into Canberra International Airport with QANTAS, Virgin Blue, or Brindabella Airlines. The city centre is a 10 minute drive from the airport by taxi, hire car, or shuttle bus.
QANTAS Airways
QANTAS operates daily with direct services from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide to Canberra.
QANTAS can be contacted on 13 13 13 or through their website, www.qantas.com.au.
Virgin Blue Airlines
Virgin operates daily with direct services from Melbourne, Brisbane, and Adelaide to Canberra.
Virgin Blue can be contacted on 13 67 89 or through their website, www.virginblue.com.au.
Brindabella Airlines
Brindabella Airlines is a QANTAS affiliate airline. Brindabella Airlines operates daily with direct services each weekday between Canberra and Newcastle (NSW), and Canberra and Albury (NSW). It also operates Sunday evening flights between Canberra and Newcastle. All flights are in 18 passenger, turbo-prop, Metroliner aircraft.
Brindabella Airlines can be contacted on (02) 6248 8711 or through their website, www.brindabellaairlines.com.au.
Drive
With a good highway system linking Canberra to surrounding New South Wales, driving to Canberra is simple. Stop at the Canberra & Regional Visitors Centre at 330 Northbourne Avenue for helpful information on your way into town.
From Sydney
Direct Driving Route: 3 hours
Leave Sydney via the M5 tollway, connecting to Hume Highway 31. Turn off after Goulburn onto the Federal Highway
From Melbourne
Direct Driving Route: 7 hours
Follow the City Link tollway to the Western Ring Road, connecting to the Hume Highway. Near Yass, take the Barton Highway turnoff to Canberra.
From Adelaide
Direct Driving Route: 12 hours
Take the South Eastern freeway towards the Mallee Highway and Sturt Highway. At Yass, take the Barton Highway turnoff to Canberra.
From Brisbane
Direct Driving Route: 16 hours
Follow the Pacific Highway south to Sydney then take the Hume Highway to Goulburn, turning onto the Federal Highway to Canberra.
From the Snowy Mountains
Direct Driving Route: 2.5 hours
Follow the Kosciusko Road to Cooma, and then follow the Monaro Highway to Canberra.
From the South Coast
Direct Driving Route: 2 hours
Take the Kings Highway to Queanbeyan and continue on to Canberra.