64Spot Score
Black Mountain Nature Reserve
Parks · Mitchell
A bushland nature reserve and landmark in central Canberra, rated 4.4 across more than 2,100 reviews.
4.4(2,165)· GoogleView details →
Canberra
Best Walks in Canberra (2026)
41 walks in Canberra, compiled from each venue's published details and Google Places data, ordered by Spot Score. Use the filters for suburb, price, hours and features.
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64Spot Score
Mount Taylor Nature Reserve
Parks · Kambah
297 hectares of native bushland, with hiking trails, picnic tables & panoramic views from a ridge.
4.6(703)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary
Walks · Throsby
A predator-free woodland nature sanctuary at Throsby in Canberra, rated 4.7 across more than 360 reviews.
4.7(368)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Jerrabomberra Wetlands Nature Reserve
Parks · Fyshwick
Outdoor conservation area with walking paths & small shelters from which visitors can observe birds.
4.5(620)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Red Hill Nature Reserve
Parks · Red Hill
Hiking trails through grassy woodland for hilltop views over Canberra, plus cockatoos & kangaroos.
4.5(666)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Mount Painter Nature Reserve
Parks · Cook
A lovely bushland nature reserve at Cook near Belconnen in Canberra, rated 4.6 across more than 320 reviews.
4.6(320)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Tidbinbilla Sanctuary
Parks · Listed under Fyshwick
Walks in Fyshwick, Canberra.
4.7(167)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
The Pinnacle
Parks · Hawker
A Belconnen park for enjoying Canberra’s outdoors, with site-specific facilities and activities to be confirmed before visiting.
4.6(159)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Bruce Ridge Nature Reserve
Parks · Bruce
A lovely nature reserve at Bruce in Canberra with a 4.5 rating across 276 reviews.
4.5(276)· GoogleView details →
59Spot Score
Tuggeranong Hill Nature Reserve
Parks · Canberra
A Tuggeranong park in Canberra’s network of natural spaces, with visitor details best checked through Parks ACT before you go.
4.5(205)· GoogleView details →
58Spot Score
Urambi Hills Nature Reserve
Parks · Kambah
A lovely nature reserve at Kambah near Tuggeranong in Canberra with a 4.4 rating across 196 reviews.
4.4(196)· GoogleView details →
58Spot Score
Isaacs Ridge Nature Reserve
Parks · Isaacs
A lovely nature reserve at Isaacs near Woden in Canberra with a 4.5 rating across 127 reviews.
4.5(127)· GoogleView details →
57Spot Score
Wanniassa Hills Nature Reserve
Parks · Fadden
A lovely nature reserve at Fadden near Tuggeranong in Canberra with a 4.5 rating across 98 reviews.
4.5(98)· GoogleView details →
56Spot Score
Bullen Range Nature Reserve
Parks · Listed under Tuggeranong
Wild land criss-crossed with hiking trails through hill land inhabited by native species.
4.5(86)· GoogleView details →
56Spot Score
One Tree Hill Trail
Walks · Hall
A 9 km return Grade 3 walk from Hall to a summit lookout with views across North Canberra and much of the city.
4.7(51)· GoogleView details →
55Spot Score
Kambah Centenary Trail
Walks · Listed under Civic
Walks in Civic, Canberra.
4.6(48)· GoogleView details →
55Spot Score
Percival Hill Nature Reserve
Parks · Nicholls
A lovely nature reserve at Nicholls in Canberra's Gungahlin with a 4.4 rating across 91 reviews.
4.4(91)· GoogleView details →
54Spot Score
Cooleman Ridge Nature Track
Walks · Chapman
A lovely nature track at Chapman near Woden in Canberra with a 4.6 rating across 143 reviews.
4.6(143)· GoogleView details →
About these results
Whether it's a coastal path, a riverside stroll or a bush track, walking is one of the best ways to see Canberra. The routes below range from easy flat loops to more of a workout — pack water, sun protection and decent shoes.
Listings are compiled from each venue's own published information and Google Places data, and ordered by Spot Score — a composite of attributed ratings, review volume, category fit and information freshness, not a firsthand review. Hours-based filters use published opening hours, which are not kitchen or last-order times. Sponsored placements are labelled and never counted in results. Spotted an error? Send a correction.
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What are the best walks in Canberra?+
The walks on this page are ordered by Spot Score, which combines attributed Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently the details were re-checked against their sources. The highest scorers appear first.
How is the Canberra walks ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the completeness of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It is a composite of those signals, not a firsthand review, and it cannot be bought.
Can I filter walks by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum Google rating, price level, whether a place is open now according to its published hours, and features such as dog-friendly or outdoor seating. A filter only matches venues whose details state that feature.
How many walks are listed in Canberra?+
We currently list 41 walks across Canberra and surrounding suburbs. Venues are added over time and details are re-checked against their published sources; please confirm hours with the venue before you go.