In brief:

• This story lists a number of accessible tracks in Canberra.
• These tracks are pram and wheelchair friendly.
• Canberra trails and tracks are for everyone to enjoy.

Whether you’re pushing a pram, using a wheelchair or after a smooth and easy walk – these Canberra tracks are for everyone to enjoy.

Australian National Botanic Gardens

The Botanic Gardens is home to many of our native plants and wildlife. It’s a great place to explore with the whole family.

The looped path of the gardens begins from the main parking area. It is a flat, easy 1.4 km paved path that has no steps.

Visitors can hire a free wheelchair or electric mobility scooter.

Little explorers love the Paperbark Treehouse. This has a ramp-accessible platform at the main level.

Cotter Discovery Trail

This short 1 km loop offers pram and wheelchair-friendly trail options.

From the Discovery Trail carpark you will see the accessible trailhead.

Enjoy a walk amongst nature, learning about the history of the Cotter Dam along the way.

From the accessible ramp, reach the amphitheatre-style viewing platform which provides direct views of the dam.

Accessible toilets and parking are available at the Cotter Reserve.

For a longer walk, try the Cotter Explorer track.

Jerrabomberra Wetlands Nature Reserve

These wetlands offer great walking tracks through nature.

It’s an important sanctuary for birdlife, frogs and more. Visit one of the birdhides on site to spot some of Australia’s 200+ bird species.

All mapped walks are accessible for both prams and wheelchairs:

• Kellys Swamp Loop  and Billabong Walk (2.6 km)
• The Woodland Walk (2.6 km)

Find the trailhead in the parking area at the end of Dairy Road in Fyshwick.

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Mulligans Flat Wetlands Walk

Walking this 3.5 km trail takes around 45 minutes return.

It offers a gentle walk around the wetlands and is great for birdwatching.

The boardwalk is accessible for prams and wheelchairs.

The National Arboretum

The Arboretum has one of the world’s largest collections of rare, endangered and significant trees. You’ll also find the National Bonsai and Penjing Collection.

Smooth, wide pathways connect key attractions such as Pod Playground and café.

There are also all-access paths and grade 1 sealed paths with no steps to help you explore. These include:

• Events Terrace Loop – 0.6 km
• Dairy Farmers Hill Lookout – 200 m return
• Himalayan Cedar Path – 500 m return.

Find more accessible tracks on the National Arboretum website.

There is plenty of disabled parking available, and wheelchairs are available for hire.

Accessible toilets can be found at the Village Centre, the Himalayan Cedar Forest and the children's playground.

There is also a wheelchair and pram friendly picnic table and seating just outside the playground.

Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve

Take the family to see wildlife in a natural setting at Tidbinbilla, just a 40-minute drive from the city.

Tidbinbilla offers mobility access to many popular locations with:

• accessible toilets
• designated parking areas
• paved footpaths for independent wheelchair access.

Some accessible tracks to enjoy include the Sanctuary Loop and Koala Path. If you are in a wheelchair you will need someone to assist you on these paths.

The Nature Discovery Playground has a bird’s nest swing suitable for young children and people with limited mobility.

Mobility-impaired visitors can hire a free all-terrain wheelchair from the Tidbinbilla Visitor Centre.

Find out more about hiring a TrailRider on the Parks ACT website.

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Umbagong District Park

Three scenic bridge walks weave through this Belconnen nature park.

It’s a great spot for locals to stop and appreciate their surroundings. Look out for beautiful grasslands, birdlife, frogs, lizards and more.

All bridges are 2 m wide, to ensure they are accessible for prams, mobility scooters and wheelchairs.

The larger bridge walk offers an accessible lookout and seating area.

Weston Park

Weston Park is in the heart of Canberra on the western side of Lake Burley Griffin.

This 4.2 km loop trail is an easy, flat path suitable for prams and wheelchairs.

It will lead you through the park, and past a large adventure playground the kids can enjoy.

There are also picnic tables, benches, barbeques and accessible public toilets.

You will find plenty of disabled parking.

Yerrabi Pond

Yerrabi Pond has a picturesque walking track that everyone can enjoy.

The path is around 4.2 km long and flat, making it both pram-friendly and wheelchair friendly.

The Yerrabi Pond District Park features toilets , barbeques, a play space and adventure playground. This includes a wheelchair-accessible liberty swing.

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Plan your next outdoor adventure:

The Find a Park tool can help you find an accessible track or park to visit.

You can narrow your search to include features such as:

• wheelchair accessible
• toilets
• barbeques and more.

Remember to always check weather, alerts and closures on the Parks ACT website before going on your outdoor adventure.

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