Floriade

Every year Canberra holds the Floriade festival to celebrate the start of spring. Even if you're not that into flowers (like me) it is a lovely, free thing to go to and enjoy. There are performers and market stalls as well as rides and a petting zoo for the kids. You can take your own picnic lunch or buy lunch from one of the many food vendors.

Mount Taylor

Mount Taylor is the second highest mountain within the bounds of Canberra city. At 855m Mt Taylor rises almost 200m above the surrounding suburbs. It is bordered by Weston Creek, Woden Valley, and the Tuggeranong Valley.

The view towards Tuggeranong from the bottom of Mt Taylor.

One of the walking tracks around the base of Mt Taylor.


Looking north-east from the start of the summit trail near Pearce.


There are a couple of different trails that take you to the summit. This track is accessed from Pearce.

Looking towards Torrens, Farrer and Isaacs from the summit trail.

Looking towards Woden CBD and Black Mountain and the city in the distance.


Volcanic rocks are a feature of Mt Taylor.







Looking towards the Tuggeranong valley - with Lake Tuggeranong visible in the distance.

The start of the trail that goes down to Kambah.


Kangaroos grazing in the afternoon sun.

Lake Tuggeranong

Lake Tuggeranong is in the southern part of Canberra - an artificial lake near the Tuggeranong Town Centre. There is a pedestrian and cycle path around the entire perimeter of the lake and it is a pleasant place to go walking on an autumn afternoon.