About Canberra Centenary Trail
The Canberra Centenary Trail is a 145-kilometre self-guided walking and cycling loop encircling Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory. Created in 2013 to mark 100 years since Canberra was named as Australia's capital, it links urban and bushland areas through seven stages. The trail passes nature reserves, hill summits, the National Arboretum, historic villages and the Murrumbidgee River, offering panoramic views and interpretation of natural and cultural heritage.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a waymarked 145 km loop trail around Canberra divided into seven day-walk stages through a mix of urban paths, fire trails, nature reserves and hill summits. The route traverses bushland, grasslands, river corridors and parklands with panoramic viewpoints, interpretive signage, and access to landmarks such as Mount Ainslie, Red Hill, One Tree Hill, the National Arboretum and the village of Hall. Suitable for walking and off-road cycling, sections can be completed individually.
Key highlights
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145 km loop trail encircling Canberra divided into seven stages
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Panoramic viewpoints from Mount Ainslie, Red Hill, Mount Stromlo and One Tree Hill
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Passes National Arboretum Canberra and historic village of Hall
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Traverses nature reserves, woodlands and Murrumbidgee River corridor