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The Rond Terraces – James Cook Memorial loop from National Library of Australia

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The Rond Terraces – James Cook Memorial loop from National Library of Australia

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The Rond Terraces – James Cook Memorial loop from National Library of Australia

01:28

5.71km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.03 km

National Carillon Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

Great photo opportunity that takes in the LBG fountain to the West - or the Carillion itself.

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1.17 km

Water Fountain at Lake Burley Griffin

Highlight • Rest Area

Water stop around Lake Burley Griffen

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1.21 km

Australian Merchant Navy Memorial

Highlight • Monument

On the north shore of Kings Park sits the Australian Merchant Navy Memorial, honouring the Australian Merchant Navy's deployment in World War I and World War II. The monument was created by Daryl Jackson Alastair Swayn.

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1.97 km

View of the Canberra skyline from Lake Burley Griffin

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sunrise over the lake is always worth an early start.

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2.13 km

The Rond Terraces

Highlight • Cafe

fabulous coffee!

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3.15 km

James Cook Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The Captain James Cook Memorial commemorates Captain James Cook's first sighting of the East Coast of Australia. Aside from the globe sculpture, the giant water jet is part of the memorial. This jet shoots about six tons of water 152 metres at random times.

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5.71 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.62 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.31 km

842 m

468 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 11 July

9°C

4°C

58 %

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The Rond Terraces – James Cook Memorial loop from National Library of Australia

National Carillon Footbridge

Water Fountain at Lake Burley Griffin

Australian Merchant Navy Memorial

View of the Canberra skyline from Lake Burley Griffin

The Rond Terraces

James Cook Memorial

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