Directions to Brindabella Station from Canberra (60km)
Note: Allow 70 minutes for travel as a substantial portion is gravel road and please note that there is no fuel after leaving Canberra until Tumut (i.e. at least 120km).
- You can get to Brindabella Valley either via the Cotter Road or Uriarra Crossing - both routes are roughly equi-distant but the Cotter Road is more winding. Please note that Uriarra Crossing may be closed when the Murrumbidgee River water level is up after periods of heavy rain (closure of Urriara Crossing is advised on a sign immediately after leaving Canberra on the Uriarra Road).
- Using either road after approximately 40km the sealed road will end and become a gravel road for the next 20km to Brindabella Valley.
- When you arive into Brindabella Valley turn immediately left onto Brindabella Valley Road (do not cross the Goodradigbee River).
- Proceed for 3km along Brindabella Valley Road where you will see the entry to Brindabella Station on the right and Echidna Lodge on the left. The Homestead is 600m from the entry to Brindabella Station.
Directions to Brindabella Station from Tumut (60km)
Note: Allow 70 minutes for travel as a substantial portion is gravel road and please note that there is no fuel after leaving Tumut until Canberra (i.e. at least 120km). Also note that logging trucks use this road.
- Exit Tumut on the Wee Jasper Road for 2.7km and turn right onto Bombowlee Creek Road which becomes Brindabella Road. After about 40km the sealed road will end and become a gravel road for the next 20km to Brindabella Valley.
- When you arrive into Brindabella Valley cross the Goodradigbee River and turn right onto Brindabella Valley Road.
- Proceed for 3km along Brindabella Valley Road where you will see the entry to Brindabella Station on the right and Echidna Lodge on the left. The Homestead is 600m from the entry to Brindabella Station.
Sensible walking shoes are a must, and be prepared for water sports from October to April. Waterproof walking boots are ideal for outside. Hats are desirable for most of the year.