The Best Trails in Australian Capital Territory (Australia)

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  • Canberra City interstate bus station lake foreshore loop

    Bicycle Touring
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    near City, ACT (Australia)
    Author
    Lee Shipley
    Distance
    6.05mi
    Elevation +
    154f
    TrailRank
    62
    Photo ofCanberra City interstate bus station lake foreshore loop Photo ofCanberra City interstate bus station lake foreshore loop Photo ofCanberra City interstate bus station lake foreshore loop

    An easy walk or ride around the Parliamentary Triangle for those who have already hit the big tourist spots. You will still see the War Memorial, the Galleries, and the two Parliament Houses but the attention here is on ...

  • Square Rock and Orroral Valley Lookout

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    near Gibraltar, ACT (Australia)
    Author
    TugBoat
    Distance
    6.91mi
    Elevation +
    902f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo ofSquare Rock and Orroral Valley Lookout Photo ofSquare Rock and Orroral Valley Lookout Photo ofSquare Rock and Orroral Valley Lookout

    From Square Rock you can see all the way to the Canberra CBD in the distance, if the Captain Cook fountain on Lake Burley Griffin is operating then this can also be seen. This track includes the short extension to the...

  • Cotter 18

    Trail Running
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    near Weston Creek, Australian Capital Territory (Australia)
    Author
    Flashduck
    Distance
    18.78mi
    Elevation +
    2789f
    TrailRank
    52| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofCotter 18 Photo ofCotter 18 Photo ofCotter 18

    One of the classic long runs in Canberra; the '18' refers to the milage; when it was a used almost universally as a training run for those competing in the Canberra marathon. Today, runners still meet early on Saturday m...

    Very challenging
    Colin Bridge

  • Namadgi National Park: Yankee Hat

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    near Gudgenby, ACT (Australia)
    Author
    osukarusan
    Distance
    3.65mi
    Elevation +
    436f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofNamadgi National Park: Yankee Hat Photo ofNamadgi National Park: Yankee Hat Photo ofNamadgi National Park: Yankee Hat

    Mostly flat trail to the Yankee Hat rock, with aboriginal paintings, through very beautiful and grassy plains. It is highly recommended to do this trail in the (late) afternoon, since the kangaroos will be more active...

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  • Munyunga waraga dhugan BOODEREE N. P.

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    near Jervis Bay, ACT (Australia)
    Author
    beltza100
    Distance
    3.66mi
    Elevation +
    220f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofMunyunga waraga dhugan BOODEREE N. P. Photo ofMunyunga waraga dhugan BOODEREE N. P. Photo ofMunyunga waraga dhugan BOODEREE N. P.

    "Munyunga waraga dhugan (loop walk) - 'White-bellied sea eagle's home camp' Make the Munyunga waraga dhugan loop walk your starting point to experience some of Booderee’s unique and diverse features. ‘Munyunga waraga d...

  • Kambah Pool to Pine Island South

    Hiking
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    near Kambah, ACT (Australia)
    Author
    Joshua Present
    Distance
    6.15mi
    Elevation +
    476f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofKambah Pool to Pine Island South Photo ofKambah Pool to Pine Island South Photo ofKambah Pool to Pine Island South

    A nice leisurely hike along the Murrumbidgee River starting at Kambah Pools and ending at Pine Island South. Staying on a dirt track that’s well maintained with several small pedestrian bridges to cross. Lots of Mountai...

  • One Tree Hill

    Walking
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    near Hall, Australian Capital Territory (Australia)
    Author
    TugBoat
    Distance
    5.64mi
    Elevation +
    676f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofOne Tree Hill Photo ofOne Tree Hill Photo ofOne Tree Hill

    The track to One Tree Hill forms part of the Canberra Centenary Trail. The Canberra Centenary Trail is “a 145-kilometre self-guided, non-motorised loop trail for walkers and touring cyclists” – see the link for this trac...

  • Parliamentary Triangle

    Walking
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    near Parkes, Australian Capital Territory (Australia)
    Author
    TugBoat
    Distance
    4.42mi
    Elevation +
    121f
    TrailRank
    35| Rating 3.67
    Photo ofParliamentary Triangle Photo ofParliamentary Triangle Photo ofParliamentary Triangle

    Canberra is the only highly planned city in Australia. The design originates from the early 1900’s, and is based on Theosophical principles. The original design contained significant symbolism and the nature and extent o...

    One of the best Canberra’s landscapes……
    titoz

  • National Arboretum - Bicentenial National Trail

    Walking
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    near Yarralumla, ACT (Australia)
    Author
    TugBoat
    Distance
    3.78mi
    Elevation +
    292f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofNational Arboretum - Bicentenial National Trail Photo ofNational Arboretum - Bicentenial National Trail Photo ofNational Arboretum - Bicentenial National Trail

    I have to admit that this is a strange walk. I was looking at a map of the Arboretum and I noticed that it had the Bicentenial National Trail (aka BNT) marked on the map. The BNT is a long distance treking route, and des...

  • Gibraltar Peak and fire trail loop

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    near Gibraltar, Australian Capital Territory (Australia)
    Author
    R Caris
    Distance
    4.75mi
    Elevation +
    1168f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofGibraltar Peak and fire trail loop Photo ofGibraltar Peak and fire trail loop Photo ofGibraltar Peak and fire trail loop

    This hike is a short and doable loop as long as you have everyday fitness. Technically considered medium/hard, my view is it's not - it's just a medium hike. There are various versions of the Gibraltar Peaks hike - we...

  • North ACT Circuit

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    near Campbell, ACT (Australia)
    Author
    marklav
    Distance
    36.41mi
    Elevation +
    4049f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofNorth ACT Circuit Photo ofNorth ACT Circuit Photo ofNorth ACT Circuit

    This walk roughly approximates the Northern section of Canberra's Centenary Trail (sections 1-4), with an overnight camp on the Northern Border. For further details on the Centenary Trail see https://www.gang-gang.net/no...

  • Namadgi National Park: Booroomba Rocks

    Hiking
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    near Booth, ACT (Australia)
    Author
    osukarusan
    Distance
    1.94mi
    Elevation +
    682f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofNamadgi National Park: Booroomba Rocks Photo ofNamadgi National Park: Booroomba Rocks Photo ofNamadgi National Park: Booroomba Rocks

    Easy walk to the rocky summit of Booroomba Rocks, offering nice panoramic views of the area. The path up to the lookout is wide and well marked. From there to the second lookout, which is actually the summit of the ro...

  • Pinacle Nature Reserve Walk

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    near Weetangera, ACT (Australia)
    Author
    Russ_Rama
    Distance
    3.66mi
    Elevation +
    472f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofPinacle Nature Reserve Walk Photo ofPinacle Nature Reserve Walk Photo ofPinacle Nature Reserve Walk

    Emma Lea's birthday walk. Fine day after rainy week. Walk headed east first stopping at the pinnacle rocks for morning tea. Finishing via north west corner. Fine day, 20 degrees, some wind. If she said no helicopters ne...

  • Mt Majura-Ainsle Majura Saddle (preliminary version)

    Hiking
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    near Hackett, Australian Capital Territory (Australia)
    Author
    Mad Frog
    Distance
    6.49mi
    Elevation +
    932f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofMt Majura-Ainsle Majura Saddle (preliminary version) Photo ofMt Majura-Ainsle Majura Saddle (preliminary version) Photo ofMt Majura-Ainsle Majura Saddle (preliminary version)

    A longish circuit walk in the Mt. Majura & Ainslie reserves, with an optional climb to the summit of Majura. It can be entered at quite a number of points, and combined with Ainslie Extended Returns from Saddle for a `Tw...

  • Lake Burley Griffin - Bridge to Bridge circuit

    Walking
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    near Reid, Australian Capital Territory (Australia)
    Author
    Leah_Smith
    Distance
    4.18mi
    Elevation +
    59f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofLake Burley Griffin - Bridge to Bridge circuit Photo ofLake Burley Griffin - Bridge to Bridge circuit Photo ofLake Burley Griffin - Bridge to Bridge circuit

    Dogs on leash Start/End: Rond Terrace carpark ($4 per hour) Circuit takes you past: - National Library - National Gallery sculpture garden - National Triangle - Blundells Cottage - Emergency Services memorial There...

  • Booroomba Rocks to Honeysuckle

    Hiking
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    near Booth, ACT (Australia)
    Author
    Russ_Rama
    Distance
    4.02mi
    Elevation +
    791f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofBooroomba Rocks to Honeysuckle Photo ofBooroomba Rocks to Honeysuckle

    Elizabeth's GW Hike From car park at end of dirt road up to the rocks then back down to Honeysuckle camp ground. Takes about 30mins to climb up to the rocks and same back down. Nice shaded area at the top just before t...

  • Gibraltar Falls

    Walking
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    near Gibraltar, ACT (Australia)
    Author
    TugBoat
    Distance
    0.79mi
    Elevation +
    184f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofGibraltar Falls Photo ofGibraltar Falls Photo ofGibraltar Falls

    Gibraltar Falls is a very popular tourist stop, partly because there isn't much walking! So you get a lot of visitors who arrive, park the car, walk to the falls and then drive off. There is a slightly longer walk to ...

  • Blue Range Hut to Sherwood Homestead Return

    Hiking
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    near Coree, ACT (Australia)
    Author
    Russ_Rama
    Distance
    4.79mi
    Elevation +
    745f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofBlue Range Hut to Sherwood Homestead Return Photo ofBlue Range Hut to Sherwood Homestead Return Photo ofBlue Range Hut to Sherwood Homestead Return

    Walk from Blue Range Hut Camp Ground to Site of the Sherwood Homestead. Homestead no longer visable but english oaks and tulips surround the site. Grave site on hill overlooking the homestead site.

  • Cork Oak Forest - National Arboretum

    Walking
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    near Yarralumla, ACT (Australia)
    Author
    TugBoat
    Distance
    1.18mi
    Elevation +
    46f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofCork Oak Forest - National Arboretum Photo ofCork Oak Forest - National Arboretum Photo ofCork Oak Forest - National Arboretum

    This is really worth the short walk involved, especially if you want to see a reasonable size cork oak plantation that is actively being harvested. Most of the information about this Cork Oak forest is explained on th...

  • Orroral campground to old Orroral Homestead hut and back

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    near Booth, Australian Capital Territory (Australia)
    Author
    R Caris
    Distance
    5.35mi
    Elevation +
    302f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofOrroral campground to old Orroral Homestead hut and back Photo ofOrroral campground to old Orroral Homestead hut and back

    This is an easy hike and a great option for fairly flat but scenic walk in Namadgi National park. There are options to make it longer. I had previously done the walk from the tracking station to the homestead, which i...

  • 433 Black Mountain Summit Trail

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    near Acton, Australian Capital Territory (Australia)
    Author
    pops7421
    Distance
    1.55mi
    Elevation +
    728f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo of433 Black Mountain Summit Trail Photo of433 Black Mountain Summit Trail Photo of433 Black Mountain Summit Trail

    433) Black Mountain Summit Trail – 18th March 2024 Return Distance 5.4km, Max Elevation 812m, Climb 210m, Time 2hr, Level - Medium – Pops Co-ordinates: -35.271442, 149.104715 My Blog: This is a leg burner with no ‘re...

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