Lake Ginninderra enjoyed a healthy inflow of stormwater and rain today. The Lake’s wetlands, John Knight Island and the former Police Jetty were particularly transformed. Some of the Lake’s most iconic vistas were underwater. In the last three days, since 9am on Sunday 21 March there has been approximately 100mm of rainfall in the Lake … Read more
Lake Ginninderra this year will benefit from investment by the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program. The infrastructure projects will help keep Belconnen moving as the ACT continues to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. The Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program initiatives: This is in addition to the ACT Government’s Fast Track program that will replace the … Read more
On rare occasions, in the middle of the Northern Peninsula on Lake Ginninderra, a stroll along the internal road between Dulwa Beach and Bimbi Beach at Diddams Close can offer a chance encounter. The road passes by fenced-off grassland with views across to the distant Brindabella Mountains and more stunning foliage colour in the foreground. There’s … Read more
On the north west edge of Lake Ginninderra, just over the Ginninderra Creek Dam Wall, lies the Evatt Wetlands, connected to Lake Ginninderra via the Spillway. The Evatt Wetlands in West Belconnen is one of the biggest of the ACT Healthy Waterways sites. It includes two wetlands, a sediment pond, a vegetated swale and the … Read more
The Promenade at Emu Inlet is situated at the heart of Belconnen Town Centre, just a short walk from Margaret Timpson Park on Benjamin Way and Westfield Belconnen. The Promenade features a wide walk way, connecting the southern and western edges of the lake. Thew walk way begins near the Belconnen Arts Centre on Emu … Read more
With the morning mist rising from the water, Lake Ginninderra provides unequal views of Belconnen and Telstra Tower on Black Mountain. Lake Ginninderra offers a 7KM shared pathway around the Lake’s edge. Early morning walkers, runners, cyclists, the occasional fisherman, and the paddle enthusiast are out enjoying the best start to a morning in Canberra. … Read more
Lake Ginninderra has a number of iconic man made structures passing over the water. On the northern edge, towards Ginninderra Creek, the dual lane bridge has a legal graffiti wall on the water’s edge. There are sweeping views to the Belconnen Town Centre and a very picturesque return from a Saturday morning Parkrun. The dam … Read more
For nature lovers Lake Ginninderra has an abundance of bird life. A cockatoo colony can be found at Diddams Close near the Dog Park, wear ear plugs in the early hours of the morning when you visit! You can find a number of species of ducks at John Knight Memorial Park. There are black swans … Read more
Lake Ginninderra is the perfect location for a relaxing kayak, paddle board, canoe, or boating experience. There are two boat ramps conveniently located at Western Foreshow Park and Diddams Close. The Lake features a number of Jetties to pull up alongside for a well earned break. On the north east end of the Lake, you … Read more
Established in 1995, FAST Running is Canberra’s longest running sprints and hurdles training group. Canberra Sprint Coach, Steve Dodt, is the award winning and innovative thinker behind Canberra’s most successful and enduring athletics programs. FAST have many training venues in Canberra including on the many beaches on Lake Ginninderra and at the University of Canberra, including their Lake Ginninderra Cross Country … Read more