Cotter Avenue recreation area
Take the Cotter Dam Discovery Trail, lined with stories of Canberra's water history. It features a 16-metre wide, amphitheatre style viewing platform with majestic views of the dam wall.
Around the corner from the dam is Casuarina Sands with BBQ facilities, picnic tables, shaded areas, playground equipment, access to swimming, ample parking and disabled access.
The Cotter Avenue is 23 km from the city centre.
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DETAILS
COSTS
Free
ACCESSIBILITY
Disabled access available, contact operator for details
Location
Cotter Avenue recreation area
Cotter Road, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Features
Barbeque
Carpark
Reviews
TripAdvisor traveller rating
Ranked #18 of 215 things to do in Canberra on TripAdvisor
Awards
- Certificate of Excellence 2019
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“Very good facilities for all seasons”
I participated in a rogaine here recently and so made great use of the facilities in this Reserve and also was able to wander up and down the Cotter and Murrumbidgee rivers. The facilities are in...
Madshus
“Boring”
Look, it is not worth it, if you are in Canberra for a long time then go, but of you are there for a short time give this a miss as it is not that exciting, it is often very busy and there is nothing...
WorldTraveller5star
“Good rest stop.”
Well maintained reserve. Welcoming National Parks Ranger. Even when full still peaceful. Close to river. Close to Canberra and the tourism sites. Would definitely go again. Discount for card...
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