Mount Ainslie Lookout | VisitCanberra

For picture-perfect views of Canberra, you can’t go past a visit to Mount Ainslie.

Walk, cycle or drive to the lookout and enjoy the impressive scenery, lovely at all times but a particular treat at sunrise and sunset.

Take in Lake Burley Griffin and many of Canberra's national attractions, framed by picturesque mountain ranges.

See how Walter Burley Griffin’s vision for the city has been brought to life.

A hotspot for photographers, the vista is complemented by the abundance of native birds and wildlife.

Hikers near the top of Mount Ainslie
Marvel at the views over a planned capital
Views over Canberra from the top of Mount Ainslie

DETAILS

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WEBSITE

www.environment.act.gov.au

OPENING HOURS

Accessible at all times

COSTS

Free

ACCESSIBILITY

Disabled access available, contact operator for details

Location

Mount Ainslie Lookout

Mount Ainslie Drive, Ainslie, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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Features

Carpark

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Reviews

TripAdvisor traveller rating

BASED ON 2179 REVIEWS

Ranked #7 of 217 things to do in Canberra on TripAdvisor

Awards

Certificate of Excellence 2019

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“Great views.”

Reviewed on 09/11/2019

Great views over Canberra. Few information boards give a good insight into some of the sights. Drive up is very pleasant.

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Review by

keezamoondog

“Amazing view!”

Reviewed on 08/11/2019

Perfect daytrip, we went with car because of the unsteady wheather but it looked like it would be a nice hike as well. Amazing view over the city! There is a waterstation at the top.

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Review by

matildas443

“Bird's eye view of canberra”

Reviewed on 06/11/2019

It's a nice almost 360 degree view of Canberra with visibility of the parliament house and everything else. There is also a path there heading down the mountain if you are interesting in walking but...

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Ankur B

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