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Mount Ainslie Summit Lookout loop from Hackett

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Australian Capital Territory

Mount Ainslie Summit Lookout loop from Hackett

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Mount Ainslie Summit Lookout loop from Hackett

02:13

7.05km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.73 km

Mount Ainslie Summit Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

Above the parking for cars and tourist buses is the aero beacon topping Mt Ainslie. Excellent views over the City and easily accessible either from the northern end of the BiCentennial Trail or via the stairs from the tourist area below. Tourist area sometimes has an icecream van but no toilet facilities. A water fountain is on the northern side of the tourist area.

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2.88 km

Mount Ainslie Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Mount Ainslie Lookout is wheelchair accessible from the Mount Ainslie Lookout Bus and Car Park. The large observation deck is paved and has amazing views of Canberra and the Molonglo River. All around the viewing platform are informational plaques describing landmarks that can be seen from up here.

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5.17 km

Junction of East 132KVA Track and Mount Ainslie Track

Highlight • Trail

Another point where we really do need a bench rest beneath the trees. Good view to the north and the airport above a deep valley in the straight 123KVA lines and at the base of the tough pinch up Mt Ainslie. No water.

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7.05 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.66 km

2.56 km

653 m

176 m

Surfaces

4.18 km

1.10 km

798 m

407 m

349 m

219 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 11 July

9°C

4°C

58 %

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Mount Ainslie Summit Lookout loop from Hackett

Mount Ainslie Summit Lookout

Mount Ainslie Lookout

Junction of East 132KVA Track and Mount Ainslie Track

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