After our stop at
the Moonrock Café it is back to Paddy’s River Road and continue our journey
south. For some riders the road from
here to Tharwa is the best part of the ride, featuring sweeping bends and the
odd twisty bit.
The first landmark of
interest for visitors is the Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve. The Reserve is managed by the
ACT Government and offers a very good range of activities for those interested
in the history, fauna and flora of the area.
Walking trails ranging from easy
to hard, guided tours and a whole gamut of nature activity for those inclined
that way. There is an entry fee.
The ride to Corin
Dam is an optional extra but one worth taking if you have the time. The ascent from the Corin Road turnoff to the highest point of the ride to Corin Dam is close to 600 metres, and
from Cotter Reserve it is 800m. Even in
summer you can feel the air temperature drop as you ascend. The
ride takes you deep into the hinterland of the Namadgi National Park with a commensurate increase in wildlife. Plenty of camping and BBQ areas at the various points of interest on the route.
About half way
along the ride to Corin Dam is the Corin Forest Mountain Resort.
Corin Dam is part of Canberra's water catchment and no water based recreational activity is allowed. As usual there are various walks available for the energetic. The dam causeway can provide a neutral backdrop if you want a clean picture of your bike!
Return to Paddy's River Road and enjoy the remainder of the ride to Tharwa. The Tharwa bridge denotes the end of the ride and soon you will be on the outskirts of suburbia, or you could do a u-turn and do it all again!
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