About Kingston Foreshore
Kingston Foreshore is a mixed-use waterfront precinct on the southern shore of Lake Burley Griffin in the suburb of Kingston, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. Developed from a former industrial area around the historic Kingston Powerhouse, it features a harbour, promenade, apartments, and a dining strip. It is notable as Canberra's primary lakeside dining and leisure destination, offering public access to the lake, pedestrian and cycling paths, and views across the lake to the city centre and Parliamentary Triangle.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an urban waterfront precinct with a paved promenade and harbour on Lake Burley Griffin. The area features modern apartments, restaurants, cafes and bars at ground level, public art, seating and landscaped open spaces. Visitors can walk or cycle along the lake edge, enjoy views across the lake to the National Gallery and Parliamentary Triangle, watch boats in the harbour, and access dining venues. The precinct is open and pedestrian-friendly, connecting to the broader Lake Burley Griffin Central Basin walking and cycling loop.
Key highlights
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Waterfront promenade and harbour on Lake Burley Griffin
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Lakeside dining strip with restaurants, cafes and bars
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Views across Lake Burley Griffin to the city centre and Parliamentary Triangle
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