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Hikes and nature walks

Get your steps up and enjoy the beautiful scenery, by trying one of the many hikes and nature walks within short distances to any part of the city. Mount Ainslie, Black Mountain, and Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve are just a few of the nature spots that offer beautiful views and unique winter landscapes. There are a plethora of parks in the Canberra region that make it one of the leafiest, nature-adjacent capitals around, even in the winter time.

Alpine Adventures close to the city

One of the best ways to stay active during winter in Canberra is to embrace the chilly weather and enjoy winter sports. For those looking for a day trip, Corin Forest just 45 minutes from Canberra offers snow play, beginners skiing and tobogganing. And for those who want to stay closer to home, the magic of snow sports isn’t exclusive to the great outdoors, with the ability for the whole family to enjoy downhill skiing and snowboarding at Vertikal Indoor Snow Sports.

Outdoors markets and festivals

Outdoor markets and festivals offer a unique way to soak up the outdoors during winter in Canberra. Get amongst the markets the way locals do, by enjoying the weekly for local produce and artisanal goods, as well as live music and food trucks. Come along also to Haig Park Village Markets, which take over the lovely inner-city park each Sunday morning with a fresh variety of local goods and vendors to fall in love with.
In July 2023 Canberra will welcome back The Forage Winter Solstice at Dairy Road in Fyshwick, bursting with local food, bevvies and winter themed entertainment. Back by popular demand, XMAS in July will take over the National Rose Gardens to celebrate the beauty of a cold Christmas, complete with authentic wood huts and chalets, nutcrackers, traditional and cosy food, twinkling lights, candles, falling snow, artists, and of course, mulled wine.

Get on ya bike

Cycling is another great way to stay active and enjoy the outdoors in Canberra during winter. Do as the locals do and enjoy a circuit around Lake Burley Griffin and through the city’s many parks and gardens. For those who don’t have their own bikes, there are options for hiring a bike in Canberra, too. The Canberra Centenary Trail is also enjoyed year-round by Canberrans and visitors alike. This 145-kilometre marked path loops around Canberra, taking in the many highlights from Parliament House through to secluded natural pools. It is broken into seven manageable sections, so you can choose from multiple lengths of the trail and go as big or as small as you’d like to never miss out on its incredible views.

Hire a scooter and see the sights

You can also walk or hire a scooter to enjoy any part of Canberra, it can be an efficient and fun way to get around quickly. The Canberra and Region Visitors Centre has e-scooters ($15 for 1 hour, $25 for 2 hours), or choose between Neuron’s orange scooters and Beam’s purple scooters bookable via mobile apps.

There’s so much going on across Canberra and the region this winter. For further inspiration head to www.visitcanberra.com.au

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