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	Tin Hut, Googong Dam

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*Description*	Picnic area offering a range of activities
*Location*	35° 29′ CD" S . 149° 15′ CD" E .**** Co-ordinates accuracy : Location description : ** km * of Queanbeyan NSW Prominent feature : Googong Dam
*What's there*


*General comments*
	Large picnic area close to the southern end of Googong Dam. Very good shelter with new electric BBQs and plenty of picnic tables for a large group. Several activities possible h.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Attractions*
	As well as the picnic area, there are bird hides on the small dam 200m N of the picnic area; a track leads east to the headwaters of the dam where you can put in your canoe or fish for trout, redfin and the elusive cod (dam is stocked periodically); a walking or mountain bike trail leads north for 10 km to t.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Upsides*
	Good spot for a large group picnic/BBQ with a range of activities to suit most tastes.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Downsides*
	Gates are locked every evening - check the closing time on the entry gate to make sure you do not get locked in! The su.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Considerations for those with disabilities*
	Toilets have wide doors and would be wheelchair accessible, but the ground.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Pictures (click on image to enlarge)*


*History on the area*
	Googong Dam was constructed on farming land - mainly the Googong and London Bridge properties. Tin Hut is at the site of the small homestead for London Bridge prop.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*How do I get there*
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	CD.x km	.... am and Bird Hides (signpos .....
	CD.x km	.... e Tin H .....


*Useful References*
	The ACT Government has a brochure on the Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Contact details for further information.*
	Rangers can be contacted on 0.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Document revision history*
	1/4/2008 LRC Stewart Needham

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Document produced on 03-02-2010