Black Mountain Peninsula — Local services in District of Canberra Central

Had a 50th B'day at Black Mountain peninsula recently, it was a great evening, lucky to get a nice spot on a lovely day. A great picnicking and playground area that's close to Canberra CBD. Easy pushbike distance to ANU, National Museum, Botanic Gardens, National Zoo and Aquarium. Beautiful scenery across the lake. Beautiful grand old eucalypt trees, heaps of bird-life, was greeted by a family of black swans who came looking for food but they were disappointed. Free electric BBQ's very handy when they're working, several shelters/covered area's also very convenient apart from the bird-poo everywhere- again, don't feed the swans. Toilets also nearby but I didn't need them, so can't comment on them sorry. Overall, lovely place, would recommend it to anyone especially...

Favorite australian Free parks for family picnics and water play in the lake. The place is quite beautiful and suitable for sunbathing in the summer. There is a water park available with life jacket and canoe rentals. The place can be reached in about 20 minutes from the...

Really pretty, definitely good for a children's birthday party as the playground is nice and easy to watch the children. However the only con is trying to find a table in a shady spot without being under a big metal shade. Otherwise a...