Australia’s capital is surrounded by forests and nature reserves, and it is a paradise for outdoor lovers. The capital’s charm resides in the way the urban and natural environments come together to create a truly amazing city where you can enjoy the city life and outdoor adventures at the same time. Our list of outdoor exploration ideas will make you fall in love with Canberra and it will make you add this city on your must-visit list. From hot air ballooning to rock climbing and caving, check out our list of Canberra activities for outdoor lovers:
Explore Canberra Through Water Activities
There are numerous locations where water sports enthusiasts can enjoy various activities. Lake Ginninderra, Lake Burley Griffin, Lake Tuggeranong and the Molonglo and Murrumbidgee Rivers are just a few of the places where tourists and locals can enjoy swimming, canoeing, kayaking, sailing and other fun water activities.
Explore Canberra Through Hot Air Ballooning
Hot air ballooning is an awesome activity almost anywhere in the world, but Canberra offers truly spectacular views of the valleys and the city landmarks. Balloons are quite common during mornings in Canberra, but each autumn, usually in March, the city hosts the Canberra Balloon Spectacular, a hot air balloon festival that is a national attraction.
Explore The Capital Territory’s Wildlife At Tidbinbilla
Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve is located a short drive away from Canberra and it is a protected area where people can go to discover Australia’s wildlife. The park is a native habitat for kangaroos, wallabies, koalas and other Australian wildlife species.
Explore Canberra Through Biking
Only 15 minute drive from city enter, Stromlo Forest Park is a great place for mountain biking and cycling. The park is a sporting facility that can be used by both professional and recreational bikers.
Stromlo Forest Park is also a great place for walkers and runners who enjoy the outdoors.
Explore Canberra Through Rock Climbing And Bushwalking
Namadgi National Park is Australia’s alpine heaven that is known for its diverse flora and fauna. From alpine forests and montane forests to grasslands and dry sclerophyll forests, the park offers great scenery for rock climbers and bush walkers. While walking around the park, 35 species of mammals, including eastern grey kangaroos, wombats, emus, swamp wallabies and pygmy possums, can be spotted.
This alpine region provides challenging walks and climbs and beautiful landscapes for rock climbers and hikers. Canberra’s nickname is the “Bush Capital” so, as you can imagine, it is a paradise for those who enjoy bushwalking. In case you are not familiar with the term, you should know that “bushwalking” is the Australian word for hiking. Even though hiking and bushwalking are synonyms, bushwalking usually involves hikes through undeveloped land, wilderness or exploring bushwalking trails.
Explore Canberra’s Surrounding Through Caving And Abseiling
Located north-west of Canberra, Wee Jasper is the perfect Australian region for mysterious cave explorations and abseiling. The cave formations and sculptured rocks offer a great experience for those who love to discover underground treasures and abseilers can enjoy thrilling caving adventures that include abseiling in the darkness and discovering the secrets of the underground maze.
