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 →
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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53Spot Score
Molonglo River Reserve
Parks · Coombs
A large Canberra nature reserve with river views, walking tracks, wildlife habitat and opportunities for picnics, cycling, birdwatching and more.
4.7(28)· GoogleView details →
53Spot Score
Belconnen Walk-In Centre
Walks · Belconnen
Walks in Belconnen, Canberra.
4.0(169)· GoogleView details →
52Spot Score
Pedestrian entry to Mulligans Flat
Walks · Forde
A lovely entry to the Mulligans Flat nature reserve at Forde in Canberra with a 4.8 rating across 18 reviews.
4.8(18)· GoogleView details →
50Spot Score
Mount Ainslie Kokoda Memorial Trail
Walks · Campbell
A moving memorial trail on Mount Ainslie in Canberra with a 4.8 rating across 35 reviews.
4.8(35)· GoogleView details →
50Spot Score
Inner North (Dickson) Walk-in Centre
Walks · Dickson
Walks in Dickson, Canberra.
3.9(83)· GoogleView details →
49Spot Score
Arboretum walking
Walks · Listed under Kingston
Walks in Kingston, Canberra.
4.8(31)· GoogleView details →
48Spot Score
Lyneham Ridge Reserve
Parks · Lyneham
A lovely nature reserve at Lyneham in Canberra with a 4.8 rating across 26 reviews.
4.8(26)· GoogleView details →
47Spot Score
Trail head for walk to Northern Border Campground
Walks · Gungahlin
Walks in Gungahlin, Canberra.
4.3(12)· GoogleView details →
47Spot Score
Echidna Gate
Walks · Throsby
A lovely nature walk at Throsby in Canberra with a 4.5 rating across 8 reviews.
4.5(8)· GoogleView details →
47Spot Score
Canberra Nature Park, O'Connor Ridge
Parks · O'Connor
A lovely nature reserve at O'Connor Ridge in Canberra with a 4.4 rating across 45 reviews.
4.4(45)· GoogleView details →
47Spot Score
Goorooyarroo Nature Reserve
Parks · Gungahlin
Walks in Gungahlin, Canberra.
4.6(9)· GoogleView details →
46Spot Score
Oxley Hill
Parks · Oxley
A lovely hilltop reserve at Oxley in Canberra's Tuggeranong with a 4.4 rating across 31 reviews.
4.4(31)· GoogleView details →
46Spot Score
Canberra Tracks - Black Mountain Summit
Parks · Listed under Civic
Walks in Civic, Canberra.
4.0(85)· GoogleView details →
46Spot Score
Barrer Hill
Parks · Listed under Manuka
Walks in Manuka, Canberra.
4.4(31)· GoogleView details →
45Spot Score
Mulanggari Grasslands Nature Reserve
Parks · Gungahlin
Walks in Gungahlin, Canberra.
4.0(7)· GoogleView details →
45Spot Score
Murrumbidgee Discovery Track
Walks · Greenway
A lovely riverside walk at Greenway in Canberra's Tuggeranong with a 4.4 rating across 5 reviews.
4.4(5)· GoogleView details →
45Spot Score
Frost Hollow to Forest Walk
Walks · Listed under Belconnen
Walks in Belconnen, Canberra.
4.1(7)· 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.