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Australian Capital Territory

Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve

Australian Capital Territory

Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve

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Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve

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Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve

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Location: Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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Sue

June 30, 2026

Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve covers 637 hectares of native bushland on Canberra's northeast edge, adjacent to Mount Majura Nature Reserve. There is a network of shared trails that wind through eucalypt forest, leading to beautiful views of Lake Burley Griffin and the city from the summit. Aside from the popular trails, the reserve also protects critically endangered grassy woodlands and diverse habitats that support threatened birds, rare plants, and native wildlife.

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May 24, 2021

Road cycling

Relatively quiet (one way up / one way back) road climb up to the lookout atop Mt Ainslie.

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Mount Ainslie Lookout – Majura Parkway Cycle Path loop from Alinga Street

42.1km

01:45

240m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Australian War Memorial – Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve loop from Dickson Interchange

76.2km

03:27

710m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Majura Parkway Cycle Path – Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve loop from Alinga Street

70.4km

03:08

470m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Elevation 620 m

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Location: Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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Winding Descent from the Summit

Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve

#1.

Mount Ainslie Lookout – Majura Parkway Cycle Path loop from Alinga Street

#2.

Australian War Memorial – Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve loop from Dickson Interchange

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Majura Parkway Cycle Path – Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve loop from Alinga Street

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