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Mount Ainslie is a Hill, with an elevation of 843 (or 846?) metres ( 2,766 ft) AHD ( Australian Height Datum). The Mount Ainslie is tourist outlook, one of Canberra's most popular, provides excellent views of the centre Canberra. Canberra City is the largest inland City in Australia, population is 426,704 in June of 2019. Is named in honour of James Ainslie ( 1787-1844) a 19th-century settler who was overseer on Duntroon, large property in the area. A suburb has his name also. An air beacon located at the summit is part of the national capital's air navigation system guiding air traffic towards the nearby Canberra Airport. Between March 1924 and November 1926 the original Canberra Aerodrome, was in Dickson shops and Majura playing fields. In 1927 resulted in the Aerodrome being transferred to the Duntroon property in Majura Valley ( at the Western edge of the current Airport site). Airport is used by Civilian Flights and by RAAF (Royal Australian Air Force). See the Review DICKSON Shops Cowper Street. A walking trail leads from the back of the Australian War Memorial, is called the Mount Ainslie Kokoda summit Trail, well maintained with steps and is paved. It has a number of plaques commemoration the battles fought in World War 2 in the Kokoda Trail in Papua New Guinea, with the plaques set out though it was on the Kokoda Trail. If you are walking on the Trail, make sure you have enough water on you, as is a long climbing to the top, and also have some food too. Canberra planned by Walter Burley Griffin (24 November 1876- 11 February 1937), in1912, Burley won the international design competition for the Capital. The design includes his wife's inputs and thus the view from the summit of Mount Ainslie was named as Marion Mahony Griffin (14 February 1871- 10 February 1961) in 2013. There is a Van that sells cold drinks and also ice cream, top of Mount Ainslie. The Van is only on weekends and public holidays.
Bill PerkovicBill Perkovic
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Looking from Mt Ainslie is the best way to take in Canberra's magnificent setting and design features. Walter Burley Griffin, who won the international design competition for the capital in 1912, described the site as 'an irregular amphitheatre' with Mount Ainslie, Black Mountain and Mount Pleasant 'forming the top galleries'. The slopes to the water formed the auditorium, and the Molonglo and floodbasin formed the arena. The southern slopes were ‘reflected in the basin, the terraced stage and setting of monumental Government structures sharply defined rising tier on tier to the culminating highest internal hill, Capital Hill; and with Mugga Mugga, Red Hill and the blue distant mountain ranges forming the back scene of the theatrical whole…’.
Teacher TravelTeacher Travel
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After an incredibly disappointing trip up to the Black Mountain lookout to get a view over Canberra (every single vantage point was so overgrown with trees that there was nowhere clear) we decided to try Mt Ainslie. Well was THAT a good move! More lovely views than you could poke a stick at! Paths and steps to different spots. Would perhaps suggest that arm rails might be handy on the stone steps. I get around just fine: but it’s amazing how vulnerable you feel without something to hang onto when you’re on such hard, uneven surfaces. Public areas tidy and well maintained: ample parking.
Kitty KatKitty Kat
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Good walk up quite well signposted, can be a tad steep in places and finishes with 60 steps in the last rise to the top which is a thigh killer! However from the top there's great views and you can clearly see the layout of Canberra down Anzac Parade toward new/old Parliament House. Lots of wildlife on the walk, saw some Kangaroos resting about 10m from the track in the brush, so keep your eyes peeled! The info boards at the top show Walter Burley Griffin's image for Canberra and how that ties into the modern developments, interesting stuff! Took me and my partner 40 min to reach the top.
Charles Brooke-TaylorCharles Brooke-Taylor
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A stunning lookout which is great to go to for sunset. There is no public transport to the lookout so the best way is walking or an Uber. I caught an Uber quite easily and was able to get an Uber back to my hotel after quite easily however one driver did tell me that Uber drivers can be hesitant to go up to the lookout when it is quite late and dark as it can be a challenging drive and they are afraid of kangaroos jumping out onro the road. The lookout itself is absolutely stunning and plenty of spots for people to sit and enjoy the sunset from. I did not see any bathroom up there.
Shandee MillaShandee Milla
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Took the Kokoda Rememberance trail up to Mount Ainslie lookout, commencing just behind the Aust. War Memorial. The walk was approx 2 km to the summit where you are met with 360 degree views of Canberra city. Along the path are stones detailing the experience of the Australian troops in PNG at Kokoda - which were nice to stop and read. The path was reasonably busy and is well maintained with parking available at the beginning. You can also drive up to the lookout. A nice hike uphill with abit of history.
Toni Jordan FerosToni Jordan Feros
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