Mulligans Flat Nature Reserve, Nature reserve in north-eastern Canberra, Australia.
Mulligans Flat is a nature reserve in north-eastern Canberra covering about 1000 hectares of woodland with a network of walking trails. A large dam is enclosed by a predator-proof fence, and interpretive signs along the paths explain the local geology and wildlife.
The reserve was established in 1994, transforming former sheep grazing lands into a dedicated wildlife conservation site. This shift marked a major change in how the land was used and protected.
The reserve contains over 50 Aboriginal heritage sites, including stone artifacts and scarred trees that document the Ngunnawal people's presence here. These marks are scattered across the land and show how local communities have shaped this place over time.
Multiple walking tracks are spread throughout the reserve, offering different levels of difficulty for various visitors. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water, especially on warmer days.
The eastern bettong was reintroduced here in 2012 after vanishing from mainland Australia 80 years earlier. This reintroduction effort brought back a species that had nearly disappeared.
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