About Red Hill Lookout
Red Hill Lookout is a popular hilltop viewpoint in the Red Hill Nature Reserve, part of Canberra Nature Park in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. Located at the summit of Red Hill via Red Hill Drive, it offers panoramic 360-degree views over central Canberra, including Parliament House, Lake Burley Griffin, the city centre and the Brindabella Ranges. It is notable for its accessible summit, walking tracks and sunset viewing.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an open, elevated lookout platform at the summit of Red Hill with paved viewing areas and seating. The site provides wide panoramic views of Canberra's parliamentary precinct, Lake Burley Griffin, surrounding suburbs and distant mountain ranges. The surrounding area is open woodland and grassland of the nature reserve with walking tracks, trig station and information signage. It is primarily a short-stop sightseeing and photography spot.
Key highlights
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Panoramic 360-degree views over Canberra city, Parliament House and Lake Burley Griffin
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Views to the Brindabella Ranges on the western horizon
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Sunset and twilight viewing over the city
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Located within Red Hill Nature Reserve of Canberra Nature Park
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Walking tracks connecting the lookout to surrounding reserve trails