Weston Park

Weston Park sits on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin at Yarralumla in Canberra, a large and much-loved lakeside parkland. With its expansive lawns, shaded picnic areas, playgrounds and lake frontage, it's a popular spot for families and a wonderful place to relax, walk or cycle by the water in the heart of the capital.

The appeal is that combination of a beautiful lakeside setting and great facilities: room to picnic, play and roam, plus attractions like a miniature railway and pony rides that have made it a family favourite. With lovely views across the lake and easy access to the foreshore paths, it's a versatile, relaxed destination for a day outdoors.

With a 4.6 rating from more than 1,200 reviews, it's a firm favourite. The park is free and open, but facilities, the miniature railway and any attractions or events have their own arrangements and can vary, so it's worth checking details before a special visit — though for a picnic, a play or a stroll by the lake, you can generally just turn up and enjoy one of Canberra's loveliest lakeside parks.