One of the best things about Canberra is that the city has four distinct seasons, each beautiful in their own way.

Autumn is a hot favourite among locals and visitors. Canberra’s leafy streetscapes take on vibrant red and orange hues, making for a picturesque backdrop to our landmarks and attractions.

Check out City Service’s interactive map that will guide you to some of the most striking autumnal displays. You can also submit your own photos of autumn streetscapes that are not already on the map.

Here are some of the best spots to find autumn foliage. Go for a stroll and feel the crisp crunch of leaves beneath your shoes while you enjoy the scenic views.

Lake Burley Griffin

The Lake offers some of the best views of Canberra at any time of the year but is particularly breathtaking in autumn.

Take a walk along the foreshore where you can find beautiful oak trees and poplars showcasing a spectacular tapestry of colour.

The picturesque lake, cityscape and autumn leaves make for the perfect snap.

Telopea Park

With its mix of mature exotic and native trees, Telopea Park boasts beautiful foliage in autumn.

Tree species include argyle apple, blue gum, white brittle gum and California big trees present a kaleidoscope of colour.

There’s also bike and pedestrian paths, picnic and playground areas, public toilets and barbeques.

Lennox Gardens

Lennox Gardens is home to Canberra Beijing Garden and Canberra Nara Peace Park, and has a variety of gorgeous gardens to explore.

There is an English-style formal garden and Japanese plantings, including maples and red pines, to name a few. You’ll also find barbecues, fitness equipment, picnic tables and public toilets.

Grant Crescent

Grab a coffee from nearby Manuka before enjoying a peaceful stroll down what is considered by many to be Canberra’s prettiest street.

The American elm trees transform to a display of vivid reds, oranges and yellows.

Inner North and Inner South

The older inner north and inner south suburbs offer stunning boulevards and streets lined with vibrant autumn colours.

Yarralumla and Deakin in the south and Ainslie and O’Connor in the north have some of Canberra’s best streets for autumnal displays.

National Arboretum Canberra

Take in the city with some height from the Arboretum where you can see panoramic views of Canberra’s autumn canopy.

The Arboretum also boasts one of Canberra’s best playgrounds for the kids to enjoy, as well as an excellent café to warm up in after exploring the trees.

To see a full list, map and images of autumn foliage in Canberra, visit our autumn leaves map.