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Mount Ainslie Lookout

Mount Ainslie Drive, Canberra 2602, Australia
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Ranked #5 of 105 attractions in Canberra
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Take the drive or even walk up the hill behind the Australian War Memorial for a fantastic view of Canberra and its suburbs. See Canberra as Walter Burley Griffin thought it should look. Worth the journey!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

One of the nicest views of Canberra, specially on a clear night. And a very nice spot to watch fireworks as well... It's worth going there to spend a bit of time enjoying the view... and learning a bit more about the way Canberra has been built. Beware of kangaroos while driving there at dusk, though! There is quite a... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

What a great place, every person who visits the quiet capital of Australia, must go here and the War Memorial (just at the foot of the Mountain).

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

The view from the lookout is gorgeous, especially in a sunny day in the autumn, when the whole Canberra is colored by beautiful green, yellow, orange and red. It's near the downtown and very close to the War Memorial. Definitely worth the driving!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

As you'd expect - the views from up here are fantastic - if you've got the time take one of the walking paths to the top. If not take the car - its a great way to see the layout of Canberra

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

Walk up , drive up , it's a great outlook over Canberra to get perspective. Great place to take visitors or to get a handle on the growth and seasonal changes in Canberra

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

If your visiting Canberra go there. It as the bet views of Canberra!! Also from the ack f the War Memorial try the walk!! It is great!! Beware in winter it's can be very cold!!!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

This is a great place to visit once you have seen a bit of Canberra - so you know what is where and can relate to it. Also it is a nice drive up through typical Australian bush

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

A great place to get an overall view of the layout of Canberra and easily accessible up behind the War Memorial

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Melbourne
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Perfect for a great picture of parliament house and surrounds. What's also really great is it is only a 10 minute drive from the city and the road up there is quite good just watch out for kangaroos. Definately worth a visit if u are in Canberra.

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