Lake Burley Griffin Scenic Loop

5.9 km · 16 m of climb · walking · 20 named stops · Parkes, ACT

Start your walk at the Regatta Point Visitor Centre, and enjoy a leisurely loop around Lake Burley Griffin with your dog. The trail offers a mix of culture and nature, passing landmarks like the Captain Cook Memorial and the National Library of Australia. Wide, paved paths make it easy for prams and wheelchairs, while ample picnic spots and rest benches provide places to relax.

This 5.9 km trail is easy for regular walkers, with only gentle rises and a total climb of 16 metres. Expect to take about 70 minutes to complete the loop, which finishes back at Regatta Point Visitor Centre. Along the way, you'll find water fountains and accessible toilets, making it convenient for everyone. During spring, don't miss the Floriade festival in nearby Commonwealth Park.

Stops on this trail:

• Regatta Point Visitor Centre
• Captain Cook Memorial
• Commonwealth Avenue Bridge
• National Library of Australia
• Queen Elizabeth Terrace
• Commonwealth Place
• Reconciliation Place
• High Court and National Portrait Gallery
• Terrace Pathway
• Sculpture Garden
• King's Avenue Bridge Loop
• Kings Avenue Bridge Lookout
• National Carillon
• Viewing Point
• Blundells Cottage
• Rond Terrace
• Water Feature
• Regatta Point Jetty
• Winding Pathway
• Return to Start

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What is the path like?

Surface: paved path. Mostly flat. · (from the trail's tags)

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