Great Lake Burley Griffin SAFE CYCLING Bikes amazing • Cyclists must wear an approved helmet and must use CYCLING a bell, horn or similar warning device when necessary Path! • Bright, reflective clothing should be worn at all times • Lights must be worn when riding at night • Children in a child carrier seat or passengers in a trailer LOOPS towed by a bike must wear an approved helmet • Cyclists have right of way on green cycling paths on ACT roads • Cyclists are allowed to ride on footpaths and should keep left where possible The • Clear hand signals when turning or changing lanes fun are required best in ages! serving locals > Family packages > Plenty of parking & travellers for > Free helmets, locks, maps over 25 years! > Nostalgic pedal cars for whole family
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Pod Playground, Telstra Tower, Lake Burley Griffin Commonwealth Park National Arboretum Canberra Lake Burley Griffin WESTERN LOOP CENTRAL LOOP EASTERN LOOP This 16km journey takes riders past the National Museum of Known as the ‘bridge to bridge’, this 4.9km loop from This 9km route takes riders past the Kingston Foreshore Australia, across Scrivener Dam and past the National Zoo Kings Avenue Bridge to Commonwealth Avenue Bridge takes precinct towards Fyshwick and through the Jerrabomberra & Aquarium and the Government House Lookout. It continues in the Parliamentary Triangle, home to many of the city’s Wetlands Nature Reserve, returning back towards the on through the leafy Westbourne Woods near the Royal national attractions, and is popular with locals and visitors lake’s Central Basin. Canberra Golf Club and then past the Canberra Yacht Club alike, especially on weekends. You will be riding along the Cycling time: up to 1 hour – mostly flat and across Commonwealth Avenue Bridge. R G Menzies and Australians of the Year walks. Cycling time: up to 1.5 hours – some hills Cycling time: up to 40 minutes – mostly flat HIGHLIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS • Drop into the Old Bus Depot Markets on a Sunday to taste foods from all over the world and buy regional art, • Explore our history at the National Museum of Australia • Ride along the lake’s edge when the Captain Cook craft and produce • Hire a paddle boat or canoe to explore Lake Burley Griffin Memorial Jet is in full spray or the National Carillon • View glass blowing demonstrations at the Canberra is playing • Have an animal encounter at the National Zoo & Aquarium Glassworks every Wednesday to Sunday • Wander through Reconciliation Place to see the • Ride through the tranquil Westbourne Woods • Ride through Bowen Park in early spring to see the outdoor sculpture magnificent trees in blossom • Watch the sail boats as you enjoy fish and chips at the • Experience the fun of science at Questacon — Canberra Southern Cross Yacht Club • Wander the myriad of Jerrabomberra Wetlands tracks The National Science and Technology Centre to see wildlife CYCLING PIT STOPS • Take a peek inside the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House CYCLING PIT STOPS • Mr Spokes Bike Hire and Kiosk, Acton • Ride through the National Gallery of Australia’s • Old Bus Depot Markets, Kingston Foreshore • Mocan and Green Grout, NewActon Sculpture Garden • Brodburger at the Canberra Glassworks, Kingston Foreshore • Museum Cafe, National Museum of Australia CYCLING PIT STOPS • Coffee shops, cafes, restaurants and a chocolatier • Farmers Daughter and Beess & Co Cafe, Yarralumla at Kingston Foreshore • The Deck, Regatta Point • Yarralumla Gallery & Oaks Brasserie, Weston Park • The Durham, Little Brooklyn or Belgian Beer Cafe, Kingston • Canberra Southern Cross Yacht Club, Yarralumla • bookplate, National Library of Australia • Portrait Cafe, National Portrait Gallery • Dom’s Coffee Bar, Commonwealth Place • Terrace Cafe, Old Parliament House • Gallery Cafe and the Street Cafe, National Gallery of Australia
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