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...
Go sailing on Lake Burley Griffin. The Canberra Yacht Club Boat Hire has Canberra's largest range of sailing vessels for public hire, from trailer sailers, to family dinghies. Enjoy a picnic sail on the beautiful waterway of Lake Burley Griffin, a family pleasure sail or hire a boat to join the...
Contact experienced angler Rob Paxevanos to book a great fishing trip. Rob can arrange custom made tours with experienced guides for you within the Canberra region, south coast of New South Wales, Snowy Mountains or further abroad. Fish for trout, murray cod, golden perch and other species....
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...
Enjoy a relaxing cruise on Lake Burley Griffin with friends and family. A perfect way to enjoy the best view of Canberra is from the water! The quiet motor enhances the experience of a relaxing cruise on Lake Burley Griffin as you let the world pass you by. Tours on the The EL Cygnet and...
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 kayaking, abseiling, canoeing, caving and bike hire. Canberra's clean bush environment offers many great locations and remote areas to explore and...
View Canberra's top lake side attractions from the comfort of the MV Southern Cross as you glide across picturesque Lake Burley Griffin. Call ahead regarding the one hour afternoon Sightseeing Cruise where you can see the National Museum of Australia, Carillon, National Library, High Court of...