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ACT, Australia, canberra, Canberra walks, Lake Ginninderra, Street Art, walking with dogs, Watson Woodlands, Yerribi Ponds
Lovely walks during Canberra’s colder seasons
I love walking around Canberra; well anywhere really but because I live here in Canberra it’s nice to find new walks for both me and my dogs. The other day I happened to be driving in a nearby suburb called Watson (named after our third Prime Minister) and came across a great parkland where in parts dogs are allowed off-lead. I drove straight home, picked up the dogs and returned. Watson Woodlands is actually eighteen hectares but there is a cleared parkland contained on one side of the road with lovely ponds, ducks, walkways and beautiful Eucalyptus trees scattered around.This area of the parkland has two walkways one out in the open with a well worn pathway and the other underneath a canopy of trees. I love both walks but most people with dogs walk along the well worn path so I usually walk this way as it’s nice for my dogs to see and play with the other dogs. The walk takes about twenty-five minutes one way then you turn around and walk back; simple!
Another of my other favourite walks is the reasonably lengthy circular walk around Lake Ginninderra. It takes about an hour and twenty minutes at a normal walking pace and my smaller dog Axel and I do the walk when we can.The approximate seven-kilometre walk is reasonably flat and paved the whole way. There is a variety of birdlife; swans, ducks and waterbirds and bbq areas, a large and small enclosed dog park and a lovely running stream which flows into the lake. I love this walk as the trees are beautiful and it’s wonderful to see so many people out and about walking/playing or having picnics.And the final walk I want to mention today is a forty-five minute walk around Yerribi Ponds which is about a fifteen minute drive from my home. Similar to Lake Ginninderra, Yerribi Ponds has a paved pathway around the whole of the lake making walking and bike riding very easy. It’s another walk that I can take my dogs but they must stay on a leash.There is also a large variety of birdlife along the ponds and many young children like to feed the birds and fish.At one particular point along the walk there is some great street art created by John Voir which is found on pillars or columns that support the roadway.
I find these ponds very children friendly as there is so much for children to do; an adventure playground, basketball court, double tandem flying fox and a pirate ship under a huge shade cloth. There is also a swing (Liberty Swing) that can be used by children in wheelchairs; now isn’t that just so lovely.
The trees are beautiful along the way as well as lovely water views and views of the local city centre’s buildings.And when the sun goes down, the weather gets cooler and the scenery changes; looking differently to what it did during the day but equally as lovely I think. Time to go home – even the local men fishing decide to make it a day albeit without any catches!
Gary said:
Great photos Sue. It has been nice to get out and about and walk around the place.
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Gail’s Snapshotsincursive said:
I can see forever. 👀🍃
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mavimet said:
I love these places to walk Sue. I am always looking for places to walk and enjoy the scenery.
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Little Miss Traveller said:
What lovely walks around Canberra Sue, the autumn tints look so beautiful. It’s so nice that we are all able to get out and about again even if it is only for a few hours. Is one of your dogs quite old as you mentioned that you only took Axel on one of the walks?
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joliesattic said:
Love your photos, what a beautiful country!
May I ask? Are there racial issues or discontent where you are?
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Lyn Douglas said:
Walking with our doggies, it is fabulous. Your walks all look super and your photos are lovely. That street art is out of this world, perfection. Lovely scenery and I have no doubt it is a wonderful outing for you and your beautiful little 4 legged kiddos Sue. It is many many years since I was last in Canberra; another must do for me. Lyn
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Amy said:
What an enjoyable walk around Canberra. These photos are beautifully captured.
Thank you for taking us there, Sue. 🙂
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Thanks Amy. What a lovely comment.
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Thank you so very much Lyn. I just love walking. When you come here Lyn you will see how different (and better I believe) Canberra is
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Hello. Thank you very much. Yes there have been several protests about BLM about the treatment of our country’s traditional owners ; the Aboriginals and their general treatment and treatment by police. I haven’t heard of any violence here or looting etc. peaceful I believe.
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Hello a Marion. Thank you for asking. My other dog Penny is two years old but she only likes to walk for half hour to forty-minutes so I drop her back home and Axel and I go out again. He is only little (Axel) but could walk for hours.
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Yes Mavis isn’t it lovely to find glorious places to walk and enjoy life. You, I must say, have and do incredible walks.
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Thanks Gail. It’s how it feels.
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Thanks Gary. I always think of you and your walking when I walk Ginninderra.
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TheRamblingWombat said:
It was great that you found my blog .. it has meant that I have now too found your blog and realise that, like me, you also live in Canberra. We have some wonderful walks here (including the ones you capture so beautifully here) which I love exploring. I look forward to exploring your blog more especially as it relates to the local area and China.
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joliesattic said:
So glad to hear they are being civil there. It’s sad anyone has to protest at all.
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vinneve said:
Nice to see your places! I was actually wondering how you are so it’s good to see your new post. I like walking too and now on level 1 we can do domestic travel and we did last weekend. Keep safe!
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JohnRH said:
Wow. Great photos. Beautiful, beautiful parks. Glorious. But no food?!?! 😱 OMGosh!
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Sophie said:
How lovely these walks must be, I particularly love the autumn trees color, so peaceful yet sort of chanting that Nature has a life after Summer! I have not logged in WP in a while and was wondering what you were up to lately, so I was hoping that you wrote a new post and you did, so I am happy to read that you are enjoying your time and your area ! Xoxoxox
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Thank you John. Am sitting here laughing at your comment.
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Hi Vinneve. I am very well thank you. Glad you can get out and about well domestically anyway.
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
I agree.
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JohnRH said:
🙂 I’m not sure if I’m looking at the right blog if there isn’t any food.
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Ha ha.
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vinneve said:
Yes I am ok just around here at the moment. I wish to visit Adelaide someday and meet you! I still have some travel backlogs so will do that before it gets too old haha!
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Thank you Sophie and it’s really lovely to have you back on WP too. XX
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Sophie said:
Thank you, and it is nice for me to do bits of reading and discover our world through your curious eyes 🙂
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Lignum Draco said:
Canberra is a beautiful city in this way, though when I lived there I usually walked around parts of Lake Burley Griffin since it was closest to my home. It’s nice to get out and explore more.
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Sartenada said:
Hello.
Oh, how beautiful landscapes! It was great joy to see them. Thank you.
Have a great day!
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Thank you very much. Have a lovely day today.
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