Last updated 30Jul22

Nadjung Mada Nature Reserve

Nadjung Mada Nature Reserve is located to the north-east of the Bimberi Youth Justice Centre, east of Old Well Station Road (an old vehicle track) and south of suburban Kenny. 

Location: Hall 8727-4S 1:25000

Walking Nadjung Mada NR – small animal pads through long grass

Visits: 30 Jul 22, 10 Jul 22 (a short recce)

Photographs are available.

Naming: Nadjung Mada is a Ngunnawal language name meaning ‘wet land’. And that it is! Note this meaning is not “wetland” but that the land is wet as there are many small sub catchments that drain through this landscape. Sullivans Creek being the main water course.

Documentation:

Parks ACT

• ACT Government Your Say Ngunnawal naming

Nadjung Mada Offset Area

• Canberra Tracks Well Station Track

• Canberra Nature Park Reserve Management Plan 2021