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James Cook Memorial – National Carillon loop from Canberra

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Australian Capital Territory

James Cook Memorial – National Carillon loop from Canberra

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4.5

(12)

202

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James Cook Memorial – National Carillon loop from Canberra

01:00

17.3km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Jerrabomberra Wetlands Nature Reserve

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

3.45 km

Commonwealth Place

Highlight • Structure

This large waterfront park has a lot to see. From the large car park there is a restaurants, like the Water's Edge Canberra and Portrait Cafe, and a huge mowed …

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2

3.78 km

Canberra Peace Park

Highlight • Monument

Canberra Peace Park is a beautiful memorial garden along Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra’s Parliamentary Triangle, near the National Library of Australia. The park was created during the United Nations …

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3

6.64 km

Commonwealth Avenue Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Commonwealth Bridge is the major road crossing over Lake Burley Griffin, carrying six lanes of traffic plus a shared foot and cycle path between Canberra’s city centre and the …

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4

7.78 km

James Cook Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The Captain James Cook Memorial commemorates Captain James Cook's first sighting of the East Coast of Australia. Aside from the globe sculpture, the giant water jet is part of the …

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5

8.79 km

View of the Canberra skyline from Lake Burley Griffin

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sunrise over the lake is always worth an early start.

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6

9.59 km

Water Fountain at Lake Burley Griffin

Highlight • Rest Area

Water stop around Lake Burley Griffen

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7

9.80 km

National Carillon

Highlight • Monument

The National Carillon sits on Queen Elizabeth II Island, a memorial dedicated to the same queen for her relationship with Australia. This huge tower stands 50 meters tall, with 57 bronze bells inside, and it is lit up at night.

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B

17.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.7 km

957 m

735 m

553 m

351 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.4 km

6.44 km

459 m

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Friday 23 October

27°C

9°C

35 %

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