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I discovered an incredible wilderness treasure south of Canberra. Let me take you to Namadgi National Park and its sheer isolation!
Lanyon is an historic homestead and grazing property located on the southern outskirts of Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory. The site was first occupied following white settlement by Timothy Beard, who depastured cattle on the Limestone Plains as early as 1829. Beard had been transported to Australia for life and arrived in the colony in 1806. After receiving his pardon he entered the pastoral industry as a squatter. Beard's huts were located on the Molonglo River near Queanbeyan and on the site of Lanyon homestead. Beard was forced out of the area by land grants and later became an innkeeper at Bringelly (Moore, 1982). The government converted the homestead into the Sidney Nolan Gallery which opened to the public in 1975. It housed a collection of the paintings of Sir Sidney Nolan. A purpose-built gallery for the Nolan collection was built in the grounds in 1980. An extensive conservation and restoration program was undertaken and the homestead is now managed as a house museum, within a working property, by the ACT Government and the National Trust. Lanyon Homestead was threatened by the 2003 Canberra bushfires, which also threatened the nearby township of Tharwa. On January 18, 2003, as fires were approaching Canberra, the homestead was hosting a wedding. The fire situation deteriorated, prompting the evacuation of Tharwa, which was defended and saved by Southern Rural Fire Brigades. The Lanyon Homestead was not impacted by fire, though it did come under ember attack. A single fire truck was on hand to hose down and protect the historic homestead. Given the age of Lanyon, this was certainly not the first time the property had faced bushfires... more on Wikipedia. The text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply.
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Hidden Gems of Canberra. Things to do, places to see that are overlooked by many tourists. Canberra experiences for foodies, adventurers, culture lovers
A guide to Namadgi National Park, including how to explore the northern part of the Australian Alps in a short weekend trip from Canberra.
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Discover the top things to do in every Australian state and territory, for the ultimate Australia trip as recommended by locals.
I discovered an incredible wilderness treasure south of Canberra. Let me take you to Namadgi National Park and its sheer isolation!
Qantas Travel Insider Magazine
Qantas Travel Insider Magazine
Hidden Gems of Canberra. Things to do, places to see that are overlooked by many tourists. Canberra experiences for foodies, adventurers, culture lovers
Qantas Travel Insider Magazine
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I didn't know much about the Australian Capital Territory, but I was aware that many people skipped it. I felt fortunate that I was able to visit and could experience how stunning the scenery is there for myself. ACT is so much more than Canberra!
I discovered an incredible wilderness treasure south of Canberra. Let me take you to Namadgi National Park and its sheer isolation!
NSW & ACT are home to over 130 Big Things! Famous for BIG Banana & the BIG Prawn. Full printable Big Things in NSW & ACT checklist..
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Discover the top things to do in every Australian state and territory, for the ultimate Australia trip as recommended by locals.
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Our Canberra Travel Guide will help you explore the smallest territory on the Australian mainland the Australian Capital Territory home of Australia's capital.
Canberra has ranked third in Lonely Planet’s top cities to visit in 2018 – discover why with our complete guide to what's cool in the capital.
Grab a scarf and coat and get outside to celebrate the unique beauty of Canberra’s autumn foliage. Now’s the time to capture your peak autumn aesthetic, whether you wield a DSLR or an iPhone.
Take a stroll around the Foreshore or, if you’re looking to warm up a little, power your way around the Bridge to Bridge 5K circuit. Look out for autumnal leaves resting on the water or a classic red foliage reflection shot. You’ll find these are particularly effective on the stretch between Commonwealth Avenue and the lawns of Old Parliament House. Otherwise, take a look from across the other side on the bike paths passing the International Sculpture Garden towards the Australian National University. Frame your snap of parliament with the orange and yellow poplars that line the path.
For lots of rich reds and the crisp crunch of orange leaves beneath your boots, take a drive out to the shores of the Molonglo River. Key vantage spots include Orana Bay and Yarralumla’s Western Park.
Get some height over the city by giving the Arboretum a visit. The Birch Forest offers endless lines of delicate orange branches, or alternatively, with a little more elevation you’ll be able to snap panoramic views of the city’s amber canopy.
Like most of the old Canberra suburbs, Turner, along with Ainslie, Forrest, Kingston and Griffith, is perfect for autumn neighbourhood walks and chilly ‘grams with nostalgic vibes. The autumn foliage fragments the sunlight lighting the way along the bike path following Sullivans Creek from Barry Drive to Mouat Street, particularly during the holy 4 pm golden hour.
Explore the Canberra Autumn Leaves Map for even more inspiration.
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This itinerary for Australia is the bomb. It heads through every capital city (even Canberra!) and will take you by all the things Australia is famous for.
