Most liked Instagram photos for @VisitCanberra in 2023

Autumn carousel – 3,491 likes – @jujubdendey, @snapsbysal, @hugo.the.vizsla.boss, @melroselanephotography, @grant_oloughlan, @aris_pixels, @travel_ling,  @walter_the_groodle, @stoplumpymash and @welch.jpg

The most popular post of the year was a round-up of autumn images across Canberra. Whether snapped at the National Arboretum Canberra or in one of Canberra’s many beautiful, tree-lined streets – the stunning colours of Canberra’s autumn landscapes garnered nearly 3,500 likes. The post was seen over 45,000 times, received 296 shares and over 100 saves.

Lake Burley Griffin sunset – 2,352 likes – @wanderlust73 / Mt. Ainslie sunrise – 2,323 – @bentellier_

Runners up next on the list won’t surprise any Canberran, with a spectacular sunset and a moody sunrise taking 2^nd and 3^rd place for total likes. With 2,352 likes, local photographer @wanderlust73 captured a stunning sunset over Lake Burley Griffin. While @bentellier_ woke early to photograph Canberra’s most iconic view, looking down Anzac Parade, across to the National Triangle from the Mount Ainslie Lookout.

Namadgi National Park winter wonderland – 2,257 – @laurenlsutton

As one of the few cities in Australia to have four distinct seasons, Canberra definitely puts on a show as the colours change throughout the year. When the frost arrived this year, @laurenlsutton ventured out to Namadgi National Park to capture a winter wonderland. The post was seen over 32,500 times, received 2,257 likes and over 1030 saves – and we’re not surprised!

Canberra Balloon Spectacular carousel – 2,195 – @zipping12, @tamvis11, @jefordmillare and @worotan

You can’t think of images of Canberra without thinking of a beautiful skyscape covered in hot air balloons. In 2023, images of the Canberra Balloon Spectacular held annually in March, garnered lots of positive attention, with 2,195 likes for this stunning carousel – and we’re not confused as to why, with views like that.

Winter morning fog across Mt. Majura – 2,164 – @wanderlust73,  Canberra’s best lavender haze carousel – 1,819 –@ashfromthestars_, @surattana.ss, @snapsbysaland @vanessasmyth_photography, Sunflower maze at Majura Valley Farm Gate – 1,782 – @tim.j.richardson

More likes and attention given to Canberra’s natural beauty can be seen in the next highest posts, with stunning images of winter morning fog, the lavender haze across the capital, and a sunflower maze at Majura Valley Farm Gate.