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Cotter Catchment Lookout Walk

Cotter Catchment Lookout Walk

Aug 26, 2016 | Walks

This is a great new walk that leads up to a magnificent view of the expansive reach of the Cotter Catchment. A moderate 800m walk up a well-defined track through light bush takes in delightful birds and plants. During spring, the purple of the hardenbergia and yellow...
Wonderful sculptures – John Curtin and Ben Chifley

Wonderful sculptures – John Curtin and Ben Chifley

Jul 31, 2016 | Monuments

Peter Corlette is an outstandingly fabulous sculptor. He has created some amazing pieces in Canberra including the larger-than-life sculpture of former Prime Minister John Curtin and his treasurer, Ben Chifley (later to also become Prime Minister). The men are...
Bellona – Goddess of War – a mobile sculpture

Bellona – Goddess of War – a mobile sculpture

Apr 2, 2016 | Monuments

Canberra’s first public art installation, ‘War’ or better known as ‘Bellona’ pronounced as ‘Bellow-na’ has had an interesting history. Locally, she was called ‘Boadicea’, or ‘Bodie’. Bellona is the ancient goddess of war and was created in 1906 by the Australian...
Kangaroo spotting

Kangaroo spotting

Mar 7, 2016 | Birds and Animals

Kangaroos group together in what is called a mob. During the day they tend to stay in a shady spot and sleep while one kangaroo remains on guard to alert the others of any danger. Don’t try to look for pretty little animals with their ears up, they are harder to spot;...
Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary

Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary

Mar 6, 2016 | Birds and Animals

Mulligans Flat is a great spot to see birds, early morning, and particularly after rain. This is a habitat for a huge variety of birds and is considered by the Canberra Ornithologists group as one of the best areas in Canberra for bird watching. Among the many...
Jerrabomberra Wetlands

Jerrabomberra Wetlands

Mar 6, 2016 | Birds and Animals

Jerrabomberra Wetlands is a valuable wetland habitat of national and international importance. This area was an ancient flood plain along the natural watercourse of the Molonglo River before it was dammed to create Lake Burley Griffin. Water birds are abundant in this...