Black Mountain Peninsula District Park, Canberra

Name: Black Mountain Peninsula District Park
Address: Garryowen Dr., Canberra, 2601, Australia

#156 among attractions in Canberra

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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. ()

Elevation: 1844 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 35°17'31"S, 149°6'0"E

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Garryowen Dr.North Canberra (Acton)Canberra 2601 Australia

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Black Mountain Peninsula District Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Museum of Australia, Lake Burley Griffin, Australian National Botanic Gardens, Manning Clark House.

1.1 miE
Exhibits spanning social history
National Museum of Australia, Canberra
29 min walk • The National Museum of Australia stands as a testament to the rich tapestry of Australia's history, culture, and people. Located in the heart of Canberra, the nation's capital, this museum is a contemporary repository of knowledge and exhibits that delve into the...
0.9 miE
Scenic man-made place for recreation
Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra
23 min walk • Lake Burley Griffin, the Jewel of Canberra, is a sprawling artificial lake that lies at the heart of Australia's capital city. This iconic water body, completed in 1963, was named after Walter Burley Griffin, the American architect who designed Canberra.
1 miN
Scenic botanical park with walking paths
Australian National Botanic Gardens, Canberra
26 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.
1.6 miNE
Theater
Manning Clark House, Canberra
41 min walk • The Manning Clark House, designed by Australian architect, Robin Boyd in 1952, is a house located at 11 Tasmania Circle, Forrest, a suburb of Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory.
1.3 miNE
Museum, Cinema, Specialty museum
National Film & Sound Archive, Canberra
34 min walk • The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, known as ScreenSound Australia from 1999 to 2004, is Australia's audiovisual archive, responsible for developing, preserving, maintaining, promoting and providing access to a national collection of film, television, sound, radio...
0.6 miW
Park
Weston Park, Canberra
15 min walk • 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.
1.3 miE
Park, Garden
Lennox Gardens, Canberra
34 min walk • Lennox Gardens, a park in Canberra, Australia, lying on the south side of Lake Burley Griffin, close to Commonwealth Avenue Bridge and Albert Hall in the suburb of Yarralumla.
1.1 miW
Park
Lindsay Pryor National Arboretum, Canberra
28 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.
1.6 miNE
Street
Gungahlin Drive Extension, Canberra
42 min walk • Gungahlin Drive Extension is a freeway grade road, located in the Belconnen district of Canberra, Australia. It is 8.3 kilometres long and extended the previously existing Gungahlin Drive from the Barton Highway in the district of Gungahlin to the Glenloch Interchange to connect...
1.3 miNE
Universities and schools
Australian National University, Canberra
34 min walk • The Australian National University is a public research university located in Canberra, the capital of Australia. Its main campus in Acton encompasses seven teaching and research colleges, in addition to several national academies and institutes.
1.6 miNE
Museum, History museum
ANU Health Center, Canberra
40 min walk • The Australian National University Classics Museum is a small museum in Canberra. It was established at the Australian National University in 1962 as a teaching aid to help students in the Canberra region learn about the ancient Greek and Roman worlds.