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Commonwealth Park

Commonwealth Avenue, Canberra 2004, Australia
61 (0)2 6205 0044 (Canberra Visitors Centre)
Ranked #19 of 93 attractions in Canberra
4.0 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
Type: Parks
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canberra australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012
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Central to the city of Canberra this large park is a wonderful strolling place, with its large trees and verdant lawns, on the edge of Lake Burley Griffin. If you are strolling with children be sure to let them run in the maze/castle area with its tunnels and adventurous "caves". In September the park is the home of Canberra's Floriade... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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Reviews in 55 cities Reviews in 55 cities
299 helpful votes 299 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012
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This amazing park has all sorts of things to entertain. The views of Lake Burley Griffin are unequalled. The pathways through the park are immaculate. I encountered Nerang Pool and it was a lovely little area that added to the park, as if there was not enough waterside beauty already. Certainly a great place to hang out. More

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61 helpful votes 61 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012
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It is a beautiful park just adjacent to the Lake Griffin. When you walk/bike around the lake then you can visit this park. This park will be crowded during the Floriade season. Plenty of parking are available. More

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Canberra, Australia
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012
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Wonderful place to stroll with the family. Particularly good for wheelchairs. Also, a great place to sit contemplate and collect your thoughts after a hard day of sightseeing! Beautifully relaxing especially in spring and summer if you find that quiet nook, as it can get a tad busy on a beautiful Canberra summers day. Great location and atmosphere for exercising. More

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Canberra, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2012
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lovely park, great for bike rides or walking/running. Very family friendly More

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Sydney, Australia
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Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2012

accompanying photo must have been taken during recent Canberra drought - now lush green - however, just a lush [when there is enough rain] park in English tradition - within it are Canberra visitor centre which has good background information on Canberra and next to "water spout" [like one in Lake Geneva] More

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Canberra, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2012

This is Canberra's defacto town square and comes alive for civic, arts and floral events year round. Organized fun, small playground near Regatta point and a hidden castle playground, ask a local for directions. More

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27 reviews 27 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 27, 2012

Great place to run around in and enjoy the gardens. More

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Athens, Hellenic Republic
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70 reviews 70 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 26, 2012

What a great place to walk or study a little of our history or just to relax. Check it out when you next visit Canberra. More

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Canberra, Australia
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 16, 2012

The Lake is central feature of Canberra and Commonwealth Park is at the northern edges. It is a peacful park most of the time. And It has the capacity to entertain thousands at a time (Elton John played here on his last visit to Australia; Floriade is held here every year in spring; Australia day is celebrated here every year)... More

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