Lake Burley Griffin
Lake Burley Griffin
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Peter M
London, UK1,351 contributions
Mar 2020
Had a few hours to spare and was advised to take a walk around this lake - So I did - It's simply beautiful, I was lucky as it was such a sunny evening and so warm at 16H.
I walked for around 1 1/2 hours and the view across the lake is ever changing and beautiful.
Take some time and a walk around it too ;-)
I walked for around 1 1/2 hours and the view across the lake is ever changing and beautiful.
Take some time and a walk around it too ;-)
Written 21 March 2020
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Crystal Bird
Diamond Creek, Australia38 contributions
Dec 2020
Our trip was centered around the Lake, we hired bikes and over the course of a few days we rode its perimeter. Loved the tranquil forests and the nursery cafe at Yarralumla. Felt transported back to England at times. Spent Christmas Day sitting by the lake with a picnic. Lovely & clean. Lots of spots to sit & relax. Part of the lake feel very Australian e.g. bush land and other parts feel very European.
Written 3 January 2021
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LyT2795
Bathurst, Australia147 contributions
Oct 2019
Setting off on a bike ride from Yarralumla and heading towards the zoo is extremely pleasant as it is not crowded and the bike path is excellent. There are many great places to stop and take in the views. Be on the lookout for kangaroos especially in Weston Park.
Written 12 April 2020
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Mykej
Jakarta, Indonesia96 contributions
Jan 2020
The lake is the heart of Canberra and whether you are into fitness -hire a bike walk run- or relaxing it has somuch to offer. Sit at regatta point on the hill and take it all in while the captain cook fountain erupts or go to the yacht club on south shore for a drink and food. walk over and around the bridges is a beautiful walk. Its all good. just dont go swimming in winter.
Written 25 February 2020
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Paul B
Sydney, Australia834 contributions
May 2021 • Friends
We've visited Canberra numerous times but never really stopped to enjoy the lake or stroll around it's foreshore, until now. It won't be our last stroll either. It was so relaxing, so nice to chill out and enjoy a calming break. I think next we'll have a picnic and stay longer.
Written 30 May 2021
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Aussie_2012
Melbourne, Australia960 contributions
Jan 2022 • Couples
The lake is quite stunning and the central part of Canberra is positioned around the waters. Everyone seems to be drawn to it with walkers, cyclists and electric scooters all making use of the tracks. We rode our bikes around the 28km circumference which took about 2.5 hrs and was a relatively easy ride for beginners with a couple slightly hilly sections at the far Western end of the lake but still doable. There is plenty of bird life and so many spots to stop and visit sights and galleries etc as well as plenty of spaces for picnics everywhere. A truly magnificent lake. We even saw the New Year’s Eve fireworks which were held on the lake and that too was spectacular.
Written 6 January 2022
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eskiv1
Sydney, Australia138 contributions
July 2020 • Family
Kids tool their scooters while we walked around the lake, wide path all the way round the lake. Beautiful scenery, lake one side park on the other. Worth going for a stroll and checking it out.
Written 20 July 2020
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JennyC0309
Scarborough, Australia389 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
We had a stroll along the lake near the High Court and NGA while we were waiting for the NGA to open. It's a beautiful lake. We discovered some wonderful outdoor sculptures at the back of the NGA on the lake side
Written 12 May 2021
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,741 contributions
Apr 2022
Lake Burley Griffin is a man-made lake in the centre of the national capital, created by damming the Molongolo River. The lake dates from 1963, I saw to as a child before it had filled up. Lake Burley Griffin provides a scenic backdrop for many of Canberra's imposing monumemtal structures. Walter Burley Griffin was an American town planner and architect who provided the layout for the national capital. Unfortunatelty, his plans were not always followed. By the way, you can take a cruise on Lake Burley Griffin, it's quite illuminating.
Written 8 April 2022
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Herman
Armidale, Australia477 contributions
Jan 2023
Every time we drove past the lake we would check to see if the 'fountain' was operating. Once it was we drove to free-park by the lake and just relaxed on the lawns watching people cycling and walking around the lake. Given Canberra is not exactly the most aesthetically pleasing place in the nation and other cities would better qualify as the nation's capital, this man-made lake is a nice place to while away the time. And the fountain is quite an impressive jet!
Written 21 January 2023
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Hi - where did you hire the paddle boats from in Canberra?
Written 24 November 2016
The Southern Cross Yacht club is where we hire catamarans for the day.
Sadly Mr. Spokes bike and paddle boat hire was closed earlier this year . The ACT government bought out the business for residential development. It was the end to one of Canberra's iconic attractions.
I have a tried a Google search, but to no avail.Canberra is a beautiful city, just a little understated and under estimated.
Written 25 November 2016
We are going to Canberra with our aged parents next week. I am wondering whether there is any motorised scooters that I could rent for my Dad for use at the lake. Thank you
Written 4 November 2016
I am not sure about scooter hire around Lake Burley Griffin but there are hire shops in Canberra where you can hire mobility scooters for long or short term rent. One is called The Wheelchair Factory. I can't endorse the business because I haven't used them. They are not too far from Lake Burley Griffin but you will still need a car to get from the shop to the lake. I hope this helps. Enjoy your stay in Canberra. It is a beautiful city. Be sure to go to Questacon.
Written 4 November 2016
Hi. Traveling down in 3 weeks with teenagers. I believe there is a Segway tour you can do around the lake parliamentary buildings. Can anybody offer any feedback or advice about this Segway tour. Sounds ideal for teenagers as well as adults. Thank you.
Written 7 August 2016
Hi,
Yes, there is a Segway tour. It leaves from Queen Elizabeth Terrace, between Questacon and the National Gallery. The company (Canberra Segway Experience) has a website - it's worth checking for minimum age, weight range, etc. My kids haven't been on it, as they are too young, but the shoreline track is great, so I guess the Segway ride would be a lot of fun.
Written 2 September 2016
Hi. Traveling down in 3 weeks with teenagers. I believe there is a Segway tour you can do around the lake parliamentary buildings. Can anybody offer any feedback or advice about this Segway tour. Sounds ideal for teenagers as well as adults. Thank you.
Written 7 August 2016
I've seen the Segway tours start down at the edge of Lane Burley Griffen. They always do a practise before getting started. Looks great. On the Acton side of the lake there is a bike hire place which may work well if your teens are up for exploring other parts of the lake.
Written 9 August 2016
A lot more than there used to be now they have introduced pay parking in the Parliamentary Triangle. Short term parking with a lot more choice. Best spot as others have indicated is on the southside around where the National Gallery, Questacon and High Court are.
Written 13 June 2015
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