5.9 km · 16 m of climb · walking · 20 named stops
Start your easy 5.9 km loop at Regatta Point Visitor Centre, where wide, paved paths invite you to enjoy an outing with your companion. The walk is perfect for a leisurely 72-minute stroll, offering views of Canberra's iconic landmarks and art-filled spaces, with accessible facilities like water fountains and rest benches along the way. As you wander, you'll pass the impressive Captain Cook Memorial, with its towering water jet, and cross the elegant Commonwealth Avenue Bridge.
Continuing your journey, you'll encounter the serene National Library of Australia, the thought-provoking Reconciliation Place, and the harmonious sounds of the National Carillon. The trail is pram-friendly and wheelchair accessible, with accessible toilets and parking making it a convenient choice for everyone. With a gentle total climb of 16 m and a steepest gradient of about 7%, it's a trail that all can enjoy. Loop back to where you began at Regatta Point Visitor Centre, rounding off a delightful day out.
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