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Mount Majura Summit – Mount Ainslie Summit Lookout loop from Australian War Memorial

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Mount Majura Summit – Mount Ainslie Summit Lookout loop from Australian War Memorial

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Mount Majura Summit – Mount Ainslie Summit Lookout loop from Australian War Memorial

04:53

16.2km

500m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve

Mount Majura Nature Reserve

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.99 km

Cherryburn Heights Ridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely views towards the north, south and west... an aspect seldom seen in Canberra. You will probably see planes leaving from the Airport. Following the fenceline to the northeast will lead down a ridge towards the industrial buildings. The main north track takes you to Mount Ainslie. No facilities and windswept.

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7.29 km

Mount Majura Summit

Highlight • Summit

Mount Majura rises to 890 meters and is the highest peak in suburban Canberra. The summit can be reached by several tracks, including Mount Majura from Mackenzie Street, and the Mount Majura Summit Loop. The summit is marked with a white AirServices Australia Radar Tower, and there are nice views from beyond the trees. The area is dog-friendly on a leash, popular with locals, runners, bushwalkers and birdwatchers.

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12.1 km

Junction of East 132KVA Track and Mount Ainslie Track

Highlight • Trail

Another point where we really do need a bench rest beneath the trees. Good view to the north and the airport above a deep valley in the straight 123KVA lines and at the base of the tough pinch up Mt Ainslie. No water.

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13.5 km

Mount Ainslie Summit Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

Above the parking for cars and tourist buses is the aero beacon topping Mt Ainslie. Excellent views over the City and easily accessible either from the northern end of the BiCentennial Trail or via the stairs from the tourist area below. Tourist area sometimes has an icecream van but no toilet facilities. A water fountain is on the northern side of the tourist area.

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13.9 km

Mount Ainslie Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Mount Ainslie Lookout is wheelchair accessible from the Mount Ainslie Lookout Bus and Car Park. The large observation deck is paved and has amazing views of Canberra and the Molonglo River. All around the viewing platform are informational plaques describing landmarks that can be seen from up here.

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15.5 km

Mount Ainslie Quarry Site II

Highlight • Structure

This site was also home to a Canberra pistol club in the mid 20th century.

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16.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.49 km

6.32 km

283 m

119 m

Surfaces

8.56 km

5.41 km

972 m

708 m

531 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 11 July

9°C

4°C

20 %

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Mount Majura Summit – Mount Ainslie Summit Lookout loop from Australian War Memorial

Cherryburn Heights Ridge

Mount Majura Summit

Junction of East 132KVA Track and Mount Ainslie Track

Mount Ainslie Summit Lookout

Mount Ainslie Lookout

Mount Ainslie Quarry Site II

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