Canberra is often referred to as a big country town. Which is reasonable, seeing as pretty much everyone knows everyone, or knows of everyone. The capital has some gorgeous and green suburbs and a CBD, resembling a small version of Sydney. 

We’re sure we are all feeling the effects of cabin fever currently and are feeling a little bit cooped up. The government has recommended that we honour social distancing but remain active where possible in groups of no more than of 2. If you are about to visit Canberra, and don’t want to be stuck inside all day, what better way to pass the time then getting out of the house, with some fresh air to clear your mind, blast out your music (with headphones on) and get some endorphins rushing through your brain.

Canberra has beautiful scenic routes to walk through. Going out for a daily walk, should help put the mind at ease. You can do it on your own, it is free!

 

There are a few tracks that we would recommend trying. These vary in lengths and gradient. The crowd-pleaser route is ‘Lake Burley Griffin’. To walk the entirety of the lake, it takes around two hours, but the bridge-to-bridge route is great for a shorter walk with lovely views of national monuments. Lake Burley Griffin is a leisurely walk as it is mostly flat. The second route that locals love is ‘Mount Ainslie’. However, because it is a mountain, it is a much steeper track. This one is great if you want a more challenging walk. The scenery is bushlands and the summit, looks over the Parliamentary Triangle, so if you love Australian botanicals, you will love this walk. The National Arboretum have many tracks throughout the reserve. These allow you to see more of Canberra and the icons. This is also a destination for a scenic drive through the gallery of trees. Our final walking recommendation is a hike to the wonderful Gibraltar Falls. Walk along the trodden path or make your own adventures along the waterfall and riverbank. 

There are plenty of walks we couldn’t mention hear, please speak to one of our reception staff who are always full of local knowledge and ready to answer any query.