Weston Park, Canberra

Name: Weston Park
Address: Weston Park Rd, Canberra, 2600, Australia
Telephone: +61 13 22 81

#43 among attractions in Canberra

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Weston Park is a park located on a peninsula on the western side of Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra, Australia. In 1963 the park was named after Charles Weston, who had founded the nearby Yarralumla Nursery in 1914. On the western side of the peninsula is Yarramundi Reach and on the eastern side is Tarcoola Reach. The end of the peninsula is called Kurrajong Point. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 1873 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 35°17'33"S, 149°5'24"E

Address

Weston Park RdSouth Canberra (Yarralumla)Canberra 2600 Australia

Contact

+61 13 22 81

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Weston Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Australian National Botanic Gardens, National Zoo & Aquarium, National Arboretum Canberra, National Zoo and Aquarium.

1.3 miNE
Scenic botanical park with walking paths
Australian National Botanic Gardens, Canberra
35 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Australia's capital, the Australian National Botanic Gardens offer a serene escape to nature enthusiasts and plant lovers alike. This lush sanctuary is not just a park but a living collection, showcasing the rich diversity of Australian flora.
1.4 miSW
Interactive experiences with animals
National Zoo & Aquarium, Canberra
36 min walk • The National Zoo and Aquarium is a privately owned 19-hectare zoo and aquarium in the Australian capital city of Canberra. It is located in Yarralumla at the western end of Lake Burley Griffin, next to Scrivener Dam. It recently had a major expansion, with 12 ha of open range exhibits opened in May 2017.
1.2 miW
Park
National Arboretum Canberra, Canberra
32 min walk • The National Arboretum Canberra is a 250-hectare arboretum in Canberra, the national capital of Australia, created after the area was burned out as a result of the Christmas 2001 and 2003 Canberra bushfires: The Himalayan Cedar forest lost about one third of its trees, and the...
1.2 miW
35°17'55"S • 149°4'12"E
National Zoo and Aquarium, Canberra
31 min walk • Aquarium, Zoo
1.1 miSW
Dam
Scrivener Dam, Canberra
29 min walk • Scrivener Dam, a concrete gravity dam that impounds Molonglo River, is located in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. The dam creates Lake Burley Griffin, that was established for recreational and ornamental purposes.
0.5 miW
Park
Lindsay Pryor National Arboretum, Canberra
14 min walk • The Lindsay Pryor National Arboretum is an arboretum on the Yarramundi Reach peninsula in Canberra, the capital of Australia. It is named after Lindsay Pryor, a noted Australian botanist.
0.5 miNW
35°17'18"S • 149°4'59"E
Burrunju Art Gallery, Canberra
13 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Art museum
0.5 miW
Park
Yarramundi Reach, Canberra
13 min walk • Yarramundi Reach is a small peninsula on the western end of Lake Burley Griffin, in the Australian Capital Territory, close to Scrivener Dam. It is also the name for the area of water on Lake Burley Griffin between it and Weston Park.
0.5 miSW
Park
Westbourne Woods, Canberra
14 min walk • Westbourne Woods is an area of exotic tree plantings in the Canberra suburb of Yarralumla in the Australian Capital Territory. The woods were established by Thomas Weston as an experimental planting area in 1913 and cover 120 hectares.
0.6 miE
Park
Black Mountain Peninsula District Park, Canberra
15 min walk • Black Mountain Peninsula, located in Acton, Australian Capital Territory, a suburb of the capital Canberra, is a prominent area on the western region of Lake Burley Griffin. It is popular for water recreation and picnics.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Weston Park?

Nearby attractions include Yarramundi Reach, Canberra (13 min walk), Burrunju Art Gallery, Canberra (13 min walk), Westbourne Woods, Canberra (14 min walk), Lindsay Pryor National Arboretum, Canberra (14 min walk).