If you sail, row, paddle, fish or swim then Lake Burley Griffin is the ideal playground. There’s no better way to experience the nation's capital.
Book one of the many cruises available. Hire a canoe, kayaks or paddle boats and explore at your leisure. Hire a boat from the Canberra Yacht Club. Choose anything from trailer sailers to family dinghies. Lake Ginninderra and Lake Tuggeranong are also ideal for water recreation. Both are surrounded by extensive parks and cycle ways.
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Enjoy a fun cruise on the heritage 60 year old ferry Jenny. Canberra Lake Cruises is the only ferry which passes under the spray of the Captain Cook Fountain. Sit outside to feel the full experience. There is free tea, coffee or cold soft drink. Children who help drive the ferry receive a certifica...
Paddle or laze about on the water. Choose from paddle boats, kayaks, two and three person canoes, and single and double surf skis. Capture the atmosphere of Canberra on the lake. Enjoy a light lunch sitting on the jetty overlooking the Lake. Get a a cappuccino or soft drink from their kiosk. Open se...
Enjoy a relaxing cruise on Lake Burley Griffin with friends and family. A perfect way to enjoy the best view of Canberra, from the water! Tours on the The EL Cygnet and Darter depart from Acton Ferry Terminal in Acton Park on the Civic side of Lake Burley Griffin adjacent to the Padle Boat hire. T...
The beauty of Canberra as you have never seen it before, aboard the SS Maid Marion with your Skipper John Arganese. Daily cruises departing from National Museum of Australia, National Library and Regatta point terminals. Bookings essential.
R.E.A.L Fun makes it possible to experience adventure in Canberra’s great outdoors. R.E.A.L fun offers many different adventure activities including abseiling, canyoning, caving, whitewater rafting, kayaking, canoeing, camping and mountain bike riding. Canberra’s clean bush environment offers many...
A purpose built tourist vessel and floating restaurant. Seating up to 90 for a scheduled 1 hour cruise or 60 for dining. Scheduled cruises operate daily at 10am and 3pm, with full commentary on major attractions and historical features.