Scenic drives and walks

Scenic drives and walks

Explore the region on wheels or on foot. Choose from self-guided driving and walking tours. See a different side of Canberra.

Drives

Canberra Tracks
Choose from four tracks that take you through the Ngunnawal Country, The Limestone Plains, Looking at Canberra and the ACT Pioneers Cemetaries.

Military Memorials in the National Capital
Uncover background information on many of the military memorials found in Canberra.

Yarrulumla Diplomatic Estate Driving Tour
Discover the architectural highlights of 33 diplomatic missions in Canberra’s oldest and most prominent diplomatic estate.

Walks

Anzac Parade Walking Tour and Podcast
Learn about the symbolism and stories behind the memorials lining Anzac Parade. Hear information from veterans involved in selected conflicts. Choose between the full tour or downloads of individual memorials to create your own tour.

Australians of the Year Walk
Walk along the Lake Burley Griffin foreshore and find the series of plaques, plinths, seats and lighting dedicated to Australians of the Year. Plaques are arranged chronologically, starting at the western end of the path near Commonwealth Avenue Bridge.

Burley Griffin Walk
Burley Griffin Walk takes you through Commonwealth Park and along the Lake Burley Griffin foreshore to Blundells Cottage, then back to the National Capital Exhibition.

Lakeside Walk
Walk along the shores of Lake Burley Griffin to some of the National Capital's major institutions.

Magna Carta Walk
Walk from the steps of Old Parliament House around the democratic heart of our nation.

Old Parliament House Gardens Walk
Learn about the garden's history from original completion in 1939, to its 2004 reconstruction.

R. G Menzies Walk
Walk from Commonwealth Avenue Bridge to Kings Avenue Bridge along the northern shore of Lake Burley Griffin. Discover plaques outlining Menzies' career and role in the development of Canberra.