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Hikers near the top of Mount Ainslie
Couple looking out over Canberra from the lookout
Views over Canberra from the top of Mount Ainslie

Mount Ainslie Lookout

Mount Ainslie Lookout

Hikers near the top of Mount Ainslie
Couple looking out over Canberra from the lookout
Views over Canberra from the top of Mount Ainslie

Overview

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.

Mount Ainslie Drive, Ainslie, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

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“10/10”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 4d ago by Sebastian John ... P

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“Mt Ainslie Lookout – The Best View in Canberra.”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 3mos ago by tatyanam764

Mount Ainslie Lookout is one of those places that instantly helps you understand Canberra. From the top, the entire city unfolds before you in a way that is both beautiful and surprisingly easy to...

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“useful detour”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 5mos ago by LAW64

This is worth the short detour as you come into Canberra. It gives you a real sense of the structure of the city and tells you a little about how it was designed. It has a real impact on how you...

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Facilities
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