Canberra - Lake Burley Griffin 
The centerpiece of the city is Lake Burley Griffin, with an area of 7 sq km, an average depth of 4.5 m and a shoreline of 36 km fringed by gardens with picnic areas. A central lake was included in Burley Griffin's original plan of 1912, but it was created in its present form only in 1958. It is spanned by two bridges, Commonwealth Bridge and Kings Bridge.
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There is an attractive path round the lake, used by walkers, cyclists and joggers. There are cruises on the lake, starting from Acton Ferry Terminal, at the north end of Barrine Drive (where bicycles, rowing boats, sailing dinghies and pedalos can be hired). In Commonwealth Park on Regatta Point (near the landing-stages below Commonwealth Bridge) is the National Capital Planning Exhibition illustrating the planning and development of Canberra.
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National Carillon
On Aspen Island is the white Carillon Tower. The carillon of 53 bells ranging from 7 kg to 6 metric tons was a gift from the British government on Canberra's 50th birthday in 1963.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | Closed | Closed | 12:45 | Closed | 12:45 | Closed | Closed |
| Close |
Always closed on:
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
National Zoo and Aquarium
The National Aquarium, just to the south of the Scrivener Dam, displays a wide range of marine life, from the tiny denizens of the reefs to huge sharks. In the neighboring zoo all the important species of Australian fauna are to be seen as well as exotic species as such as lions, tigers, cheetahs, bears and more.
All values are in Australia Dollars
National Zoo and Aquarium
Scrivener Dam
Lady Denman Drive
Yarralumla
Canberra, ACT 2600
Australia
Scrivener Dam
Lady Denman Drive
Yarralumla
Canberra, ACT 2600
Australia
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Family | $ 99.00 |
| Adult | $ 34.00 |
| Students | $ 27.50 |
| Senior | $ 27.50 |
| Child 15 & under | $ 20.00 |
| Child 3 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
Aspen Island
Aspen Island is a small island in Lake Burley Griffin, located just north of the Kings Avenue bridge.
Blundell's Cottage
In Kings Park, to the east of Anzac Parade, is Blundell's Cottage, the last of the modest stone houses of the early settlers. It was built by the Campbell family about 1860 for their farm workers. The last occupant of the house, George Blundell, lived in it for 50 years until 1933.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | Closed | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 11:30 | 11:30 | |||||
| Open | 12:00 | 12:00 | |||||
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
Captain Cook Memorial Jet
In Lake Burley Griffin is the Captain Cook Memorial Jet, a 147 m high fountain inaugurated in 1970 on the 200th anniversary of Cook's discovery of Australia.
Water is drawn from the lake and results in a jet of water over 110m tall.
Water is drawn from the lake and results in a jet of water over 110m tall.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Cruiser Canberra Monument
South east of Blundell's Cottage in King's Park, near Aspen Island, is a monument to the cruiser Canberra, sunk by the Japanese, along with three other cruisers, in 1942.
Globe
On the shores of Lake Burley Griffin is an enormous globe showing Cook's voyages of discovery.
Kings Park
Kings Park lies on the shore of Lake Burley Griffin and stretches from Anzac Parade to Kings Avenue.
National Museum of Australia
At the north-west end of Lake Burley Griffin, near the Scrivener Dam (Lady Denman Drive), is the new National Museum of Australia. A major theme of the exhibits will be the cultural history of the Aborigines. A selection of items from the museum's collections is displayed in the nearby Yarramundi Visitor Centre.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
