Lake Burley Griffin
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Overview
The masterful centrepiece of Canberra, the large and lovely Lake Burley Griffin is an ideal water playground, whether you’re into rowing, sailing, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding or fishing. Cyclists and walkers are well catered for along the 40-kilometre shoreline, and nothing beats a picnic in its numerous parks and gardens.
For those seeking a more leisurely experience, take a cruise, catch a ferry, or simply enjoy the water views from one of the many lake-side cafes and restaurants.
“Absolutely loved cycling the Central & Eastern Loops”
I've been wanting to cycle around Lake Burley Griffin for years & it didn't disappoint. We hired an e-bike, a regular bike & a child trailer from Cycle Canberra (highly recommend) who delivered the...
Read the full review on TripAdvisor“Easy ride. Good flat paths.”
There are effectively four cycling paths around Lake Burley Griffin. There is the full loop which encompasses the other three loops and is 28 klms long, the Eastern loop which is 9 klms, the Western...
Read the full review on TripAdvisor“Nice ride - not too busy”
The main 27K ride around the west end of the lake is a thoroughly enjoyable ride. Pretty well flat as you’d expect from a lakeside ride, paved all the way, most parts shaded, well signed as well...
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