Canberra, ACT & Surrounds Travel Guides

City Hill Town Park

The tree planted City Hill is a strong visual symbol marking one corner of Walter Burley Griffin's Parliamentary triangle. At the Vernon...

Northern Parks

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

National Rose Gardens

The historic rose gardens around Old Parliament House are a must see for lovers of gardens. Amongst the stunning displays are rose bushes that...

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...

Yerrabi Pond District Park

Situated in Canberra's newest suburb of Gungahlin and opened in 1999 is Yerrabi Pond District Park. A major feature is the adventure...

John Knight Memorial Park

Commonwealth Park

Take a walk or have a picnic in the beautifully landscaped Commonwealth Park, located in the city centre. Find interesting sculptures, hidden...

Diddams Close Park

Diddams Close Park has a great swimming area and a popular cycling or walking track. The park and near by Lake Ginninderra offers a wonderful...

Margaret Timpson Park

Located in the Belconnen Town Centre, the park is a popular place for locals. A key feature is the pedestrian path system which provides the key...

Gibraltar Rocks

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

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...

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...

Fadden Pines

ACT Forests

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...

Kambah District Park

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

Tuggeranong Town Park

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. ...

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...

Kambah Pool

Kambah pool is a legal Nude beach situated on the Murrumbidgee River, a popular river for swimming. The pool is just a medium walk from the...