Lake Ginninderra has a number of Eatery Precincts just a short walk from the southern foreshore, starting from The Promenade right down to Eastern Valley Way Inlet along the Boardwalk. Visit a Precinct below to find something new to entice you or find a family friendly eatery.
The Northern Peninsula on Lake Ginninderra is a marvellous area to explore on its own. A walk around the Northern Peninsula will take about 45 minutes on the 2.5km trek. This provides enough time to stop at any of the three beaches, parks, forests or jetties scattered along the Pedestrian Path.
In 1925, Canberra was recommended as the new centre for long-distance naval wireless communication. By the late 1930s, construction was well under way on a receiving and transmitting station. The Naval Transmitting Station (once officially referred to as HMAS Belconnen) was located in the vicinity of Ginninderra Creek, in what is now the suburb of … Read more
The Centenary Trail is a 145 kilometre self-guided, non-motorised loop trail for walkers and touring cyclists that showcases Canberra and takes users on a journey between urban and rural environments past iconic sites and hidden treasures. The Centenary Trail is divided into daily sections, spaced for walkers and bike riders. Users are able to join … Read more
Yerra Beach is situated on the edge of the Western Foreshore Park, directly opposite Diddams Close Park on the Northern Peninsula. Yerra Beach is the largest of Lake Ginninderra’s Beaches. Just off the shoreline is a small island and a pontoon for swimming and diving off. Yerra Beach is one of two beaches located on … Read more
Nengi Bamir Beach is situated on Lake Ginninderra on the Northern Peninsula and forms part of Diddams Close Park. Nengi Bamir Beach is the largest of the two beaches at the Park. Swimming is permitted. Diddams Close Park has BBQs, Playgrounds and Toilet amenities.
Bimbi Beach is an ideal place for a family picnic amongst the planted native and exotic trees whilst observing the many species of water birds. The adjacent park has a playground and BBQ facilities. Entrance to Bimbi Beach is via Diddams Close. There is an enclosed dog exercise area nearby which is great for the … Read more
Lake Ginninderra is a favourite destination for Balloons taking off from Lake Burley Griffin. The best places to take photos are from Eastern Valley Way Inlet, John Knight Memorial Park and the Northern Peninsula Jetties.
Lake Ginninderra is the go to destination in Belconnen for all Water Sport activities. With convenient Boat Ramps on the Western Foreshore and the Northern Peninsula as well as Jettys and Beaches scattered along Lake Ginninderra’s edges, there are plenty entry points to the waters edge. Fishing Recently more than 25,000 native Murray Cod have … Read more
Time spent by Lake Ginninderra can be really quite idyllic. The natural wonders of the lake, its sunsets and sunrises, the parks, beaches and activities on the lake make for a truly scenic experience. The best panoramic views of Lake Ginninderra can be found from Eastern Valley Way Inlet, the Emu Bank Eat Street, the … Read more