Namadgi National Park, Nature reserve in Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Namadgi National Park covers about 46 percent of the Australian Capital Territory, roughly 40 kilometres southwest of Canberra, and borders Kosciuszko National Park in New South Wales. It protects the northern end of the Australian Alps, where grassy plains give way to snow gum forests, alpine meadows and wetlands. The highest point is Bimberi Peak at 1,911 metres, the tallest mountain in the ACT.

The protected area was founded in 1984 to preserve the mountains and forests. A major fire in 2020 damaged much of the park and changed how the landscape looks.

Indigenous peoples lived on this land for thousands of years and left their marks. Rock paintings and fire sites scattered throughout the park tell the story of their deep connection to the country.

A visitor center on site offers maps and information about the area. A large network of walking trails and biking routes means you can enter from different points and should plan flexibly.

The area holds special boggy zones that store water and feed into the water supply of the nearby city. These highland bogs are home to rare plants and animals found nowhere else.