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Best Walks in Canberra (2026)

Planning your next outing? These are 36 of the best walks in Canberra right now, whether you're after a lazy weekend, a day with the kids or somewhere new to explore. We rank each one by our Spot Score and keep the list fresh, so you're always seeing what's actually worth your time.

36 spots

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Pedestrian entry to Mulligans Flat — Gungahlin, Canberra
52Spot

Pedestrian entry to Mulligans Flat

Walks · Gungahlin

Walks in Gungahlin, Canberra.

4.8(18)View details →
Mount Ainslie Kokoda Memorial Trail — Braddon, Canberra
50Spot

Mount Ainslie Kokoda Memorial Trail

Walks · Civic

Walks in Civic, Canberra.

4.8(35)View details →
Arboretum walking — Barton, Canberra
49Spot

Arboretum walking

Walks · Kingston

Walks in Kingston, Canberra.

4.8(31)View details →
Lyneham Ridge Reserve — Gungahlin, Canberra
48Spot

Lyneham Ridge Reserve

Parks · Gungahlin

Walks in Gungahlin, Canberra.

4.8(26)View details →
Canberra Nature Park, O'Connor Ridge — Gungahlin, Canberra
47Spot

Canberra Nature Park, O'Connor Ridge

Parks · Civic

Walks in Civic, Canberra.

4.4(45)View details →
Trail head for walk to Northern Border Campground — Gungahlin, Canberra
47Spot

Trail head for walk to Northern Border Campground

Walks · Gungahlin

Walks in Gungahlin, Canberra.

4.3(12)View details →
Echidna Gate — Fyshwick, Canberra
47Spot

Echidna Gate

Walks · Fyshwick

Walks in Fyshwick, Canberra.

4.5(8)View details →
Goorooyarroo Nature Reserve — Gungahlin, Canberra
47Spot

Goorooyarroo Nature Reserve

Parks · Gungahlin

Walks in Gungahlin, Canberra.

4.6(9)View details →
Oxley Hill — Tuggeranong, Canberra
46Spot

Oxley Hill

Parks · Tuggeranong

Walks in Tuggeranong, Canberra.

4.4(31)View details →
Canberra Tracks - Black Mountain Summit — Civic, Canberra
46Spot

Canberra Tracks - Black Mountain Summit

Parks · Civic

Walks in Civic, Canberra.

4.0(85)View details →
Barrer Hill — Woden, Canberra
46Spot

Barrer Hill

Parks · Manuka

Walks in Manuka, Canberra.

4.4(31)View details →
Mulanggari Grasslands Nature Reserve — Gungahlin, Canberra
45Spot

Mulanggari Grasslands Nature Reserve

Parks · Gungahlin

Walks in Gungahlin, Canberra.

4.0(7)View details →
Murrumbidgee Discovery Track — Tuggeranong, Canberra
45Spot

Murrumbidgee Discovery Track

Walks · Tuggeranong

Walks in Tuggeranong, Canberra.

4.4(5)View details →
Frost Hollow to Forest Walk — Belconnen, Canberra
45Spot

Frost Hollow to Forest Walk

Walks · Belconnen

Walks in Belconnen, Canberra.

4.1(7)View details →
Kama Nature Reserve — Belconnen, Canberra
44Spot

Kama Nature Reserve

Parks · Belconnen

Walks in Belconnen, Canberra.

4.1(29)View details →
McQuoids Hill Walking Trail — Tuggeranong, Canberra
41Spot

McQuoids Hill Walking Trail

Walks · Tuggeranong

Walks in Tuggeranong, Canberra.

4.6(7)View details →
The Wing — Belconnen, Canberra
40Spot

The Wing

Parks · Belconnen

Tourist Attractions in Belconnen, Canberra.

4.1(8)View details →
Pinnacle Central Track — Belconnen, Canberra
40Spot

Pinnacle Central Track

Walks · Belconnen

Walks in Belconnen, Canberra.

4.6(5)View details →

Walks in Canberra — FAQs

What are the best walks in Canberra?+

Our top-rated walks in Canberra are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.

How is the Canberra walks ranking decided?+

We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.

Can I filter walks by suburb or price?+

Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.

How many walks are listed in Canberra?+

We currently feature 36 walks across Canberra and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.