Running Lights is a series of brightly-coloured columns that respond to Lake Ginninderra and its environment. They chime and sway, and in the evening they shine across the water. Running Lights is a large-scale kinetic sound sculpture, activated by the environmental forces of wind and waves. The sculpture consists of five coloured and illuminated perforated steel … Read more
Art and culture has a home on Lake Ginninderra. There are a number of sculptures, artwork, paintings, exhibitions and performances on the Lake’s edge. The Belconnen Arts Centre (Belo Art) is the cultural hub on Lake Ginninderra where patrons can enjoy regular performances, exhibitions and community events adjacent to the Emu Inlet Promenade and Eat … Read more
The Belconnen Skate Park and public realm is Australia’s largest skate park facility. The iconic ‘Belco Bowl’ was designed to the highest international skating and BMX standards, incorporating a street skate plaza, sculptural obstacles, snake run, mini ramp, shelter, seating and viewing area. Belconnen Skate Park’s lighting runs until 10 pm every night. The facility … Read more
Lake Ginninderra has 5 purpose built Playgrounds available all year around. John Knight Memorial Park, the Western Foreshore Park, Diddams Close Park and the Bimbi Beach Community Park are the locations to visit. There are man-made structures to climb as well as nature to explore.
Getting up early enough in the morning is really worthwhile at Lake Ginninderra. Besides the great coffee and breakfast offerings from local Cafes, outside the sun rises from the east over Lake Ginninderra. As the morning light touches the water it delivers stunning views. In the cooler months, early morning fog offers a mysterious and … Read more
The only School on the shores of the lake, UC Senior Secondary College Lake Ginninderra is a public secondary college for students in Years 11 and 12. The College is located on Emu Bank, nestled between Eastern Valley Way Inlet, John Knight Memorial Park and the Wayfarer Apartment building. “Lake Ginninderra College” is only metres from the water … Read more
Lake Ginninderra is the ultimate suburban location for recreational running and walking. Whatever your interest, there are paths and tracks that offer something for everybody. Following the Pedestrian Path around the foreshore of Lake Ginninderra is a cool 7km. For the most part, the Path is relatively flat and paved/sealed the whole way. The Path … Read more
Every Saturday at 08:00am folk get together for a run/walk for their own enjoyment at Lake Ginninderra. Everyone is welcome to come along and join in whatever your pace! From the start/finish line in John Knight Memorial Park, the Ginninderra Park Run course twists and turns northwards along the bike path, as we keep Lake Ginninderra to … Read more
Swimming in Lake Ginninderra is permitted. Beaches located around the Lake provide signage that should be observed before entering the water. The lake has a surface area of 1.05 square kilometres (0.41 sq mi) and an average depth of 3.5 metres (11 ft). The water temperature from May to August each year is considered too cold (in and around … Read more
Ginninderra Creek flows through the Australian Capital Territory and New South Wales and starts below Gungahlin at an elevation of 599m and ends at an elevation of 430m flowing into the Murrumbidgee River. The Ginninderra Creek drops around 168m over its 23.2km length. Ginninderra Creek enters the eastern arm of Lake Ginninderra between McKellar and Giralang. It flows … Read more