Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Bimberi Peak


Bimberi Peak or Mount Bimberi at 1912 metres.is the highest mountain in the Australian Capital Territory.  Located on the border between New South Wales and the ACT, the NSW portion is in Kosciuszko National Park and the ACT portion is in Namadgi National Park. Access is via bushwalking trails but there is no marked trail to the summit.

This recent short video by John Evans of the Canberra Bushwalking Group shows a 360 degree view with commentary from the summit...

 



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  1. KeithApril 23, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    You have won a blog award. Please go to:
    http://woodsrunnersdiary.blogspot.com.au/2013/04/a-blog-award-and-on-my-birthday-too.html
    Regards, Keith.

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    1. David R. ReidApril 23, 2013 at 11:54 AM

      Thanks Keith. Congratulations mate!

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