GORDON
My town near Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
The peak forms part of the Namadgi National Park and is named after the notorious bushranger John Tennant who lived there in a hideout in 1827.
Namadgi National Park, Bimberi Nature Reserve and Brindabella National Park (New South Wales) surround Canberra. The highest mountain in the ACT is Bimberi Peak (1912m) which lies at the foot of the Snowy Mountains. Cross country skiing is possible in the area and on Mt Gingera (1855m). Snow also frequently falls in the Corin Forest (1200m).
These locations are all near Gordon, distant only approximately 30 minutes drive.
Canberra is the capital of Australia and has a population of 358,000. It is Australia's largest inland city, covering an area of 814.2 square kilometres and is distant approximately 150 km from Australia’s east coast.
Canberra became capital of Australia in 1913 and is situated in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT).
Canberra is known as the “Bush Capital” due to its
extensive areas of natural vegetation and park lands. The city's design was
influenced by the Garden City Movement. This movement originated in
the United Kingdom in 1898 and sought to create self-contained communities
surrounded by “greenbelts” (parks), containing proportionate areas of
residences, industry and agriculture.
Canberra is located near the Brindabella Ranges, and has an elevation of approximately 580 metres. The Brindabellas are visible from the Canberra CBD and add to the charm of the city's landscape.
Source of information on Canberra
Information on Gordon surrounds
Visit Canberra - Namadgi National Park and Visitor Centre
http://www.visitcanberra.com.au/Things-to-do-and-see/Outdoor-and-nature/Business-Details-Page.aspx?ID=9000762&Title=Namadgi+National+Park+and+Visitors+Centre
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