Mount Stromlo

#182 among destinations in Australia

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Mount Stromlo is a mountain with an elevation of 770 metres AHD that is situated in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. The mountain is most notable as the location of the Mount Stromlo Observatory. The mountain forms part of the catchment area of the Cotter River which in turn is the primary water supply for part of ACT. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 2526 ftCoordinates: 35°19'0"S, 149°1'1"E

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Mount Stromlo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mount Stromlo Observatory, Westfield Woden, Phillip Ice Skating Centre, National Zoo & Aquarium.

0.6 miSW
Astronomy and astrophysics research HQ
Mount Stromlo Observatory, Canberra
17 min walk • Mount Stromlo Observatory, a celestial gateway nestled in the city of Canberra, Australia, stands as a beacon of astronomical research and public education. Established in the early 20th century, this premier scientific institution has been at the forefront of space...
4.3 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Westfield Woden, Canberra
111 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Canberra, Westfield Woden stands as a premier shopping destination in Australia's capital city. This expansive shopping centre, often simply referred to as "Woden," offers a diverse range of retail, dining, and entertainment options, catering...
4.1 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Game and entertainment center
Phillip Ice Skating Centre, Canberra
105 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Australia's capital, the Phillip Ice Skating Centre stands as a beacon for sports enthusiasts and recreational skaters alike. This premier venue offers a cool escape from the city's hustle and bustle, providing a year-round haven for ice sports...
3.1 miE
Interactive experiences with animals
National Zoo & Aquarium, Canberra
79 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.
3.4 miNE
Park
National Arboretum Canberra, Canberra
86 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...
4.3 miE
Museum
Royal Australian Mint, Canberra
110 min walk • The Royal Australian Mint is the sole producer of all of Australia's circulating coins. The Mint is situated in the Australian federal capital city of Canberra, in Denison St, in the suburb of Deakin.
3.2 miNE
35°17'55"S • 149°4'12"E
National Zoo and Aquarium, Canberra
83 min walk • Aquarium, Zoo
3.3 miE
Dam
Scrivener Dam, Canberra
85 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.
3.9 miNE
Park
Lindsay Pryor National Arboretum, Canberra
100 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.
4.3 miSE
Skyscraper
Lovett Tower, Canberra
110 min walk • The Lovett Tower is a 93-metre-tall building located in the Woden Town Centre, a commercial district in Canberra.
3.2 miSE
Nature, Hill, Natural attraction
Oakey Hill, Canberra
83 min walk • Oakey Hill is a hill near Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. It rises 80 metres above the adjacent south Canberra suburbs of Lyons, Curtin and Weston, and its 66 hectares is one of 33 areas which form Canberra Nature Reserve.