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Outdoors in Canberra

Parks, beaches and outdoor spots local hotels recommend, and marked walking and hiking routes in and around Canberra.

19 picks · updated 14 October

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Australian National Botanic GardensActon · ★ 4.6 on GoogleBlack Mountain PeninsulaActon · ★ 4.6 on GoogleBruce Ridge Nature ReserveBruce · ★ 4.5 on GoogleCanberra Centenary TrailCapital Hill · ★ 4.7 on GoogleCoombs parkrunCoombs · ★ 4.8 on GoogleFrost Hollow to Forest WalkP3CM+HP · ★ 4.1 on GoogleIsaacs Ridge Nature ReserveIsaacs · ★ 4.6 on GoogleJohn Knight Memorial Park - Exercise EquipmentBelconnen · ★ 5 on GoogleKowen Forest Trail HeadMill Post Ln · ★ 4.8 on GoogleMajura Pines Recreation Area20 Mount Ainslie Dr · ★ 4.5 on GoogleMount Ainslie Kokoda Memorial TrailCampbell · ★ 4.7 on GoogleMount Taylor Nature ReserveKambah · ★ 4.6 on GoogleOutdoor GymActon · ★ 4.3 on GoogleRed HillRed HillTidbinbilla Nature ReservePaddys River Rd · ★ 4.7 on GoogleWestern Foreshore ParkBelconnen · ★ 4.6 on GoogleYerrabi Pond District ParkGungahlin · ★ 4.6 on GoogleHassett Park Outdoor Gym EquipmentCampbellNational Dinosaur MuseumNicholls · ★ 4.3 on Google
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Outdoors in Canberra, answered

What are the best outdoors picks in Canberra?

Right now: Australian National Botanic Gardens, Black Mountain Peninsula, Bruce Ridge Nature Reserve and Canberra Centenary Trail. The list is refreshed several times a day from local hotels and hostels and their booking partners.

Can I plan a day around these?

Yes. Open What's On Canberra and use Plan my day: it builds a day from these and everything else on in Canberra, with a link to book each one. Ask Eli, FreeGuides' trip planner, to plan several days.