Queanbeyan- Captains Flat- Bungendore
Miner Memorial - Captains Flat
This country drive will take you to the historic mining town of Captains Flat the through beautiful countryside to the village of Bungendore.
The trail head is located in Captain’s Flat and is easily accessed from Queanbeyan by taking Bungendore Road east for about 4kms until turning right onto Captain’s Flat, and heading another 45km. The pathway will carry you past many historical properties.
Also featured in the village is the Captain’s Flat Market, which is open the first Saturday of the month and is a great place to get local food items. For those who do not care about markets, pack a picnic or head towards the Outsider Café for coffee while walking through the local galleries. You can also grab a brochure titled ‘Pathway to Gold’ that will detail the self-guided walking tour of the village.
After touring the town, jump back in the car down to Bungendore by passing through Hoskingstown. Once you reach the town jump onto Bushy Road towards Bungendore and head back to Queanbeyan via the Kings Highway.
For a longer version of the trip check out Scenic Drive 2.