Kama Access Update

["Anthony Willis via Canberrabirds " <>]

Thanks Alison for your advice regarding access to Kama through the Pinnacle.

I tried it today and it works, as the underpass under William Hovell Drive is still available to the public.  

It takes about 40 minutes of walking through The Pinnacle reserve, from the Springvale/De Salis parking area, to get to it, and the same coming back - but it is do-able.

Regards

Tony Willis

 

On 21 Jul 2026, at 11:42 am, Chris Davey <> wrote:

Thanks Tracy. I also assume walking from the Pinnacle will not be possible as they extend the cattle crossing across William Hovell Drive.

Walking in from Whitlam is not possible so the only options are to get a key from Molonglo River entrance and drive in or seek permission from the local farmers to cross their land.

Chris Davey

On Mon, Jul 20, 2026 at 4:48 PM Anthony Willis via Canberrabirds <> wrote:

Thank you Tracy for trying to get information on access to Kama Nature Park.  It’s a worry that even an MLA’s staff can’t get an answer.  I have been visiting Kama regularly since COVID days and am very disappointed that it has been locked away.  

Figure 9 of the "William Hovell Drive Duplication Offset Site, Offset Management Plan  2026" perhaps suggests there could be access from the section of Whitlam north-west of Deep Creek, via the extension of Hazel Hawke Avenue, but that area is a construction site at present with no access permitted.

I have not read the whole document but it seems more interested in the Offset site adjacent to The Pinnacle than in access to Kama.

I tried searching the Parks ACT site but can't find Kama mentioned at all - maybe my fault, maybe not.

Regards

Tony Willis

On 17 Jul 2026, at 3:56 pm, tlann rail via Canberrabirds <> wrote:

Here is the response that was passed on to me from Jo Clay's office regarding access to Kama.  Eventually access will be either by walking or bicycle only.   Presumably the Molonglo River reserve entrance, which would take me two hours or more to walk, will also be closed in due course to provide for the Ginninderry power line realignment.

Cheers

Tracy

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Good afternoon Ms Clay

 

Thank you for your correspondence on behalf of Tracy.

 

Works are underway to duplicate 4.5 kilometres of William Hovell Drive between Drake-Brockman Drive and John Gorton Drive. The project will improve safety, reduce congestion, and support growth in Canberra's north-western suburbs.

 

Construction commenced in May 2026. As part of site establishment, traffic barriers were installed along the corridor to define the construction zone and facilitate works.

 

The installation of these barriers has required the closure of the Kama Nature Reserve car park. The car park will remain permanently closed following completion of the project, as the site will be repurposed for a new active travel path that will pass through the former parking area.

 

The permanent closure of the car park formed part of the Development Application for the project, which was approved in October 2024. The closure has also been updated on Google Maps.

 

For further information about the William Hovell Drive Duplication project and to receive project updates, you can subscribe here.

 

Future access arrangements for Kama Nature Reserve are the responsibility of the City and Environment Directorate and the Parks and Conservation Service.

 

Current traffic and access impacts are available through the City Services project updates, including. Further updates are available on the William Hovell Drive Duplication project webpage and the Woden, Weston Creek and Molonglo infrastructure projects webpage.

 

Please don’t hesitate to reach out if I can be of any further assistance.

 

Kind regards

Amy

 

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