ACT Natural Attractions

Southern Parks

There are many parks in the south of Canberra that are popular with locals and visitors alike. One is Eddison Park. The design of this park...

Kambah Pool to Pine Island Walking Trail

Situated alongside the Murrumbidgee River, Kambah Pool to Pine Island offers a 7 km marked walking trail.

The magnificent Red Rocks Gorge...

Mount Painter

From two lookouts at the summit, Mount Painter offers wonderful views over Canberra and the Brindabellas.

Cooleman Ridge

Situated between Chapman and Kambah, Cooleman Ridge is about 3.5 km long with an area of 187 ha.

Offering extensive views over Canberra...

Mount Pleasant Lookout

Not far from Mount Ainslie, Mount Pleasant offers beautiful views over Lake Burley Griffin, the Duntroon Royal Military College and Jerrabomberra...

Pine Island to Point Hut Walking Trail

This marked trail passes through open grassland with views of the Murrumbidgee River.

Allow 2 hours return. Pick up a pamphlet a short way...

Gibraltar Rocks

Located within the Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, Gilbraltar Rocks is part of the Gibraltar range. The lower slopes and partly cleared valley floor...

Northern Parks

The Margaret Timpson Town Park features a system of paths making it a popular pedestrian thoroughfare to the nearby offices, apartments, Belconnen...

Molonglo Gorge

The Molonglo Gorge Recreation Area is situated on a picturesque section of the Molonglo River at the western end of the gorge.

The park...

Mount Ainslie

Drive, cycle or even run up Mount Ainslie to get a magnificent perspective of how architect Walter Burley Griffin's plan for Canberra has come...

Yarrangobilly Caves

Located in the northern end of the Kosciuszko National Park, the Yarrangobilly Caves are set inside the deep gorges and rugged bluffs of the...

Uriarra Trail

Uriarra Trail is an easy 5 km marked loop walk that follows the Murrumbidgee River before it joins up with the Molonglo River, returning through...

Googong Foreshores

Just south of Queanbeyan you discover the wealth of scenery and beauty of the Googong foreshores. A water catchment, wildlife refuge and public...

Gibraltar Falls

Located upstream from Woods Reserve, Gibraltar Falls is a secluded spot at the edge of Gibraltar Creek Pine Forest.

The falls offer picnic...

Urambi Hills Nature Trail

Located in Kambah, The Urambi Hills Nature Trail is four kilometres but can be walked in shorter lengths depending on where you start and finish. ...

Kambah District Park

Situated in Tuggeranong Valley, Kambah District Park is a highly popular facility offering an adventure playground, picnic area, public toilets...

Old Kowen Homestead Recreation Area

Situated within a pine plantation, the Old Kowen Homestead Recreation Area is popular for horse riding and mountain biking.

The ideal...

Yankee Hat Walking Track & Rock Art

Located in Namadgi National Park, the Yankee Hat Walking Track takes you to an impressive Aboriginal rock art site. The figures at Yankee Hat were...