Canberra Natural Attractions
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Australian National Botanic Gardens
Acton - Indulge yourself and escape from the everyday in the national collection of Australian plants.
See the rare and the beautiful.
Hear the native birdsong.... More
Black Mountain
Acton - Marked walking trails and a range of native plants and animals. The wildflowers in spring and early summer are beautiful. More
Black Mountain Lookout
Acton - Enjoy views of Parliament House, Lake Burley Griffin and the Australian Institute of Sport. From this lookout, you can see the Brindabellas, the city centre... More
Black Mountain Tower
Acton - For a spectacular 360 degree view of Canberra and surrounds visit Black Mountain Tower (formerly known as Telstra Tower).
The Tower rises 195 metres... More
Canberra Nature Park
Canberra - The Park consists of 27 separate native bushland and grassland reserves throughout urban Canberra which provide many opportunities for walking. Some of... More
Canberra Tracks - See how far you've travelled - Self Drive
Ainslie - Self-drive Canberra Tracks
Track 1: Ngunnawal Country
Take this new self-drive Aboriginal heritage trail which connects many sites by well appointed... More
Canberra Walk In Aviary
Nicholls - The Canberra Walk In Aviary is located 15 minutess from the city centre in the craft village of Federation Square. There are over 50 varieties of birds,... More
Casuarina Sands to Kambah Pool
Canberra - Casuarina Sands is a great place to picnic and relax along the Murrumbidgee River. Visitors can have a barbeque, swim in the river or stroll upstream... More
Cooleman Ridge
Chapman - Self-guiding 2.7km walk. Follow the circuit trail around the lower slope of Mount Arawang. More
Cotter River Walk
Canberra - A leisurely marked walk along the river's edge returning over Moore's Hill with views of the surrounding area. Allow one and a half hours return. No dogs... More
Gibraltar Falls
Canberra - Secluded spot at the edge of Gibraltar Creek Pine Forest with picnic tables, barbecues and camping area at Woods Reserve. Phone ACT Forests on above number... More
Jerrabomberra Wetlands
Fyshwick - Viewing hides for both local and migratory waterbirds. Walking trails are established on site. More
Kambah Pool to Pine Island
Kambah - This 7 km marked walking trail is especially scenic and easily accessible. The magnificent Red Rocks Gorge can by accessed via a short side trail about... More
Lanyon Homestead
Tharwa - The Lanyon historic precinct is set in a landscape of great natural beauty. Stroll in the rambling gardens, visit the restored 1850's homestead and the... More
Mount Ainslie Lookout
Ainslie - Mount Ainslie Lookout is the perfect place to view the unique layout of Canberra, especially the magnificent Land Axis which forms a key feature of the... More
Mount Painter
Cook - Walk to the summit along a sealed trail, stop for a time at the two lookouts with wonderful views over Canberra and the Brindabellas. More
Mount Pleasant Lookout
Duntroon - Not far from Mount Ainslie, Mount Pleasant offers beautiful views over Lake Burley Griffin, the Duntroon Royal Military College and Jerrabomberra Wetlands.... More
Mulligans Flat
Gungahlin - Native grasslands, woodlands and forests, and one of the best birdwatching locations in the ACT. More
Murrumbidgee River Corridor
Tuggeranong - The Murrumbidgee River flows for 66km through the ACT and there are scenic walks along its banks. Natural beaches provide settings for picnics and swimming.... More
National Zoo and Aquarium
Yarralumla - The National Zoo & Aquarium (NZA) provides the only zooquarium experience in Australia.
See an impressive range of animals, including the largest collection... More
Pialligo Estate Wines
Pialligo - Pialligo Estate Wines vineyard and tasting room are located in picturesque Pialligo, only 5 minutes away from the centre of Canberra with remarkable views... More
Pine Island to Point Hut
Canberra - This marked trail passes through open grassland with views of the Murrumbidgee River. Allow two hours return. Pick up a pamphlet a short way along the... More
Red Hill Lookout
Red Hill - South of the city centre, Red Hill offers a lookout over many of our national icons. In autumn, the brilliant reds and oranges of the deciduous trees... More
Remembrance Nature Park
Ainslie - Commemorates the signing of the armistice on 11 November 1918 and the Aboriginal people who served in the armed forces. Walk through the park from the... More
Shepherds Lookout
Holt - A short leisurely walk through Woodstock Nature Reserve with spectacular views of the Murrumbidgee River and the surrounding area from the Cantilever lookout. More
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