Mount Stromlo Observatory – Mt Stromlo Summit Climb loop from Casuarina Sands

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Mount Stromlo Observatory – Mt Stromlo Summit Climb loop from Casuarina Sands

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Mount Stromlo Observatory – Mt Stromlo Summit Climb loop from Casuarina Sands

01:31

24.4km

400m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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11.9 km

Mount Stromlo Observatory

Highlight • Monument

Nice little urban road climb. Rarely come across vehicles but wildlife - especially kangaroos - are always around. Take care when descending.

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12.3 km

Mount Stromlo Observatory Ruins

Highlight • Monument

Views aren't spectacular, but it's a great climb nonetheless. Don't forget to check out the criterium circuit at the base of the climb, either!

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12.6 km

Mt Stromlo Summit Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Excellent road cycling route to the summit of Mt Stromlo.

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24.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.5 km

1.71 km

235 m

Surfaces

16.1 km

7.29 km

950 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Wednesday 21 October

22°C

8°C

95 %

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Mount Stromlo Observatory – Mt Stromlo Summit Climb loop from Casuarina Sands

Mount Stromlo Observatory

Mount Stromlo Observatory Ruins

Mt Stromlo Summit Climb

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