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Cotter, Brindabella and Uriarra Roads, Brindabella Ranges, Australian Capital Territory
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Cotter, Brindabella and Uriarra Roads

Cotter Road, Brindabella Road, Uriarra Road · Weston Creek → Coombs

Sweeping23 mi55 min2,100 ft climbHigh point ≈ 2,200 ftOne way
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The drive

This 38 km (23 mi) drive heads west from Weston Creek into the Brindabella foothills. Cotter Road drops to the Cotter River, Brindabella Road winds through pine plantations, and Uriarra Road brings the drive back toward Coombs. It is a short mountain run for Canberra, with about 2,100 feet of climbing and a moderate number of tight bends.

Brindabella Road is the main access between Uriarra Village and Canberra. It runs on to the Brindabella Range and Tumut in New South Wales, but only the sealed ACT part is part of this drive; the final 8.7 km to the border is unsealed and not included here.

Cyclists use these roads, and tight bends are common.

Along the way

  1. Weston Creek (Cotter Road)
  2. Marker
  3. Coombs (Uriarra Road)
Elevation
2,100 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 2,200 ft
Weston CreekCoombs
Curves
Mostly gentle, with one twisty stretch
Weston CreekCoombs
GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • Brindabella Road closes for snow and storm damage; the ACT City Services page lists Brindabella Road among the roads most often closed by snow.
  • Cyclists are common, so give them room on the bends.
  • The unsealed western end of Brindabella Road is outside this drive.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check ACT City Services: road and path closures.

Questions about this drive

How long does the Cotter, Brindabella and Uriarra Roads drive take?

The Cotter, Brindabella and Uriarra Roads drive from Weston Creek to Coombs is 38 km (23 mi) and takes about 55 minutes.

Is Brindabella Road sealed?

Brindabella Road is sealed in the ACT except for the last 8.7 km before the NSW border, and this drive uses only the sealed part.

Does Brindabella Road close for snow?

Yes. ACT City Services lists Brindabella Road among the roads most often closed by snow, so check the closures page before driving it in winter.

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Map of Cotter, Brindabella and Uriarra Roads, from Weston Creek to Coombs