Five walks to get your fix of Canberra’s autumn foliage
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Make the most of the cooler weather and golden light this autumn with these five stunning walks.
Taking you through some of Canberra’s prettiest areas (in our opinion) – from older suburbs to the different hues of red, orange and yellow lakeside – pack your camera and lace up those walking shoes.
Bridge to Bridge around Lake Burley Griffin
The Bridge to Bridge is the quintessential Canberra walk. Take advantage of the beautiful views morning, lunchtime, and evening (or any time on the weekend) as you take in the rows of oaks that line the lake.
With plenty of places for a pit stop along the way – including coffee from Margot – need we say more?
National Library of Australia to Lotus Bay
Perfect for some autumnal Insta snaps, start this walk on the terrace of the National Library of Australia and then wander along the lake to admire the ornamental pear trees on the promenade.
From there, head under Commonwealth Avenue Bridge, emerge into gorgeous Lennox Gardens, and stroll along Lotus Bay, before ending your walk at the Southern Cross Yacht Club at Mariner Place. Make a day of it with a cheese platter from Snapper & Co – the ultimate post-walk snack to nibble on while overlooking the water.
Hackett to Dickson
Why not map out your own path through northside suburbs, with a long walk through Hackett and Dickson where certain streets are well-known for their leafy displays.
Begin at the red oaks on Harris Street, see the claret ashes on Burn Street and Atherton Street, the liquid ambers on Bradfield Street, and the Chinese pistachios on Gardiner Street and Edkins Street, then wind your way down to the Dickson Shops where cafes like Highroad are offering takeaway coffees and baked goods. It will take you approximately an hour – perfect for a leisurely stroll.
The Ginninderry Conservation Corridor
Autumn is arguably the best time to discover Ginninderry’s natural beauty through its extensive network of walking tracks – including the Ginninderry Conservation Corridor.
Offering a range of distances to suit various fitness (and enthusiasm) levels, these trails offer some fresh excitement for those with an adventurous spirit. Building upon the popular Strathnairn to Shepherds Lookout Walk – taking the total distance of walking trails to over 13km – it’ll be a while before you get bored of the views.
The Red Track at Red Hill
Red Hill has walking trails of varying lengths and levels of difficulty to choose from, but the popular Red Track is hard to beat.
People often start at the top on Red Hill Drive and loop all the way back around. It’s especially worth it in autumn, when you can see the vibrant colours of the deciduous trees far below.
