Shepherds Lookout

Shepherds Lookout sits on Canberra's western fringe, reached by a short walking trail through the bushland reserve. A scenic lookout, it offers lovely views over the Murrumbidgee River valley and the surrounding countryside — a peaceful, natural escape on the edge of the capital, popular with walkers and those after a quiet vantage point.

The appeal is that combination of an easy, rewarding walk and a lovely outlook: the short trail through the bush leads to sweeping views over the river and the valley, with the chance to spot wildlife along the way. It's a pleasant, accessible spot for a stroll, a pause to take in the scenery or a quieter outdoors escape close to the city.

With a 4.8 rating from more than 300 reviews, it's a much-loved spot. The lookout and trail are free and open, but conditions vary with the weather and the bushland setting can be exposed, so it's worth checking before you go — and taking water, sun protection and decent footwear, while enjoying the river-valley views that make Shepherds Lookout such a pleasant Canberra escape.