Canberra Nara Peace Park
A serene Japanese peace garden by Lake Burley Griffin, rated 4.6 across more than 800 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Canberra Nara Peace Park sits at Yarralumla on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra. A beautiful Japanese-style garden, it celebrates the sister-city relationship between Canberra and Nara in Japan — a serene, beautifully composed space of traditional plantings, a stone lantern, water features and peaceful pathways, set against the lovely lakeside backdrop.
The appeal is that combination of tranquil Japanese garden design and a scenic lakeside location, offering a calm, contemplative escape close to the city. Whether you come to appreciate the design, find a quiet moment or simply enjoy the lake views, it's a lovely, peaceful spot that captures the spirit of its sister-city friendship.
With a 4.6 rating from more than 800 reviews, it's a much-loved spot. The park is free and open, but conditions and the gardens vary with the seasons — and it's especially lovely with the changing foliage — so it's worth checking before a special visit, though for a stroll and a quiet moment by the lake, you can generally just turn up and enjoy this serene corner of Canberra's foreshore.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- MondayToday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 00:00 – 23:59
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 83
- Popularity
- 89
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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