While generally not associated with Aboriginal artefacts and art a small amount does exist in the Canberra area. Continue reading “Aboriginal “Grinding Grooves””
Lake Tuggeranong – Enjoy a Great Walk
Like all other lakes in Canberra , Lake Tuggeranong is an artificial lake. It was constructed in 1987 coinciding with urban development in the area. The foreshore of the lake is parkland, with swimming, fishing, wind-surfing and non-motorised boating all permitted. A shared bicycle/walking path surrounds the lake, running for 6.7 kilometres. Continue reading “Lake Tuggeranong – Enjoy a Great Walk”
The Cotter Catchment Lookout Track
Having visited the base of Cotter Dam I developed the urge to get up on top and see the catchment area and reservoir. Should you, Dear Reader, get a similar urge I recommend this short (2.8km return), and relatively easy walk, which starts just off the Brindabella Rd, about 2.5 kms from the Cotter Reserve. Continue reading “The Cotter Catchment Lookout Track”
Cotter Dam Discovery Trail And Dam
This short 1 kilometre return walk, which is wheelchair friendly, starts at the Cotter Bend car park (a short trek from the camping ground– see my Cotter Reserve review) and meanders along the bubbling river, shaded by native and exotic trees to the base of the Cotter Dam. Continue reading “Cotter Dam Discovery Trail And Dam”
Cotter Reserve
Located less than 30 minutes drive from the centre of Canberra, this is one of the City’s most popular recreation areas, especially for families at weekends and around public holidays. Continue reading “Cotter Reserve”
Mt Stromlo Observatory
This you may feel to be peculiar review if you are expecting me to tell you about telescopes and all things astronomical. Indeed, if I had written this tip pre-18 January 2003 that is precisely what I would have been writing about. Continue reading “Mt Stromlo Observatory”
ACT Bushfire Memorial
I can do no better than cite the wording on the plaque at the memorial – references to pictures are my insertions: Continue reading “ACT Bushfire Memorial”
Can Tho: “Best Vietnamese In Canberra”
Vietnamese and Chinese restaurant in Belconnen
I have been a diner at this restaurant since in opened back in the early 2000s. It is still run by the same Vietnamese family. The restaurant is a bit out of the way and in the early days 1 or 2 tables was the norm. Nowadays it is regularly packed and for good reason. Continue reading “Can Tho: “Best Vietnamese In Canberra””
Australian Institute Of Sports – AIS
This is an Australian Government run (via the Australian Sports Commission) sports training facility providing skilled coaches, world class facilities and sports science /medicine services for the Country’s top/elite athletes with a view to producing world class athletes for international competition. Continue reading “Australian Institute Of Sports – AIS”
Umbagong District Park
In all honestly, I had never heard of Umbagong District Park and consequentially had no desire whatsoever to visit it – just like you, I suspect! I only became aware of the park’s existence when I was trying to identify the whereabouts of some Aboriginal axe grinding grooves. Continue reading “Umbagong District Park”
The Rambling Wombat 