Molonglo Gorge Recreation Area

The Molonglo Gorge Recreation Area is situated on a picturesque section of the Molonglo River at the western end of Molonglo Gorge. Conveniently located off the Sutton Road, it is only 15 minutes from Canberra's city centre and 10 minutes from Queanbeyan. 

Facilities include:

• children's playground;
• flushing toilets;
• tap water;
• wood fire pits (BYO firewood);
• gas barbeques;
• picnic tables; and
• large stone shelter with fireplace.

Pets are also allowed. 

From the Molonglo Gorge Recreation Area, a walking trail follows the river to a small grassed picnic area called Blue Tiles. There is no drinking water available at Blue Tiles, so please ensure you take sufficient water with you. Bins are not provided, so please take your rubbish home with you.

The Old Kowen Homestead Recreation Area is  located ( JPEG 594Kb) nearby in the Kowen Forest Pine Plantation. Prior approval to access the plantation is essential, as Kowen Forest is closed to unauthorised motorised vehicles.