Mount Ainslie Lookout
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.
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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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Accessible at all times
COSTS
Free
Location
Mount Ainslie Lookout
Mount Ainslie Drive, Ainslie, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Features
Carpark
Pet Friendly - Enquire
Reviews
TripAdvisor traveller rating
Ranked #6 of 224 things to do in Canberra on TripAdvisor
Awards
- Certificate of Excellence 2017
© TripAdvisor 2016
“Best look out to get a great view over Canberra”
This was a fantastic lookout over Canberra and an easy drive to get there. Great photo opportunities and probably a great place to start when you first get into Canberra so you can indentify where...
rjoiner
“Hits the heights.”
It's a bit uplifting, it's easy to get to (basically suburban Canberra), it's free, the views of city monuments and avenues are speccy, you get the wind in your hair ... there's a lot to like. An...
SilverFoxDD
“Great views of Canberra”
What a great place to take visitors to explain the design and how Canberra came to fruition. Along with other points of interest.
Naomi F
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