Stephen Spencer
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Red Rock Gorge Lookout
This is an amazing half day walk just a short distance from the Canberra suburbs.
Either walk in, and walk back out from Tuggeranong shops and Kambah Pool, or take 2 cars, leave one at either end, and it’s a lovely 2-3 hour walk.
There’s not much elevation, and not many steps, so it can be managed by even casual walkers and young kids, but watch out for bikes as this is also a part of the Centenary Trail for walkers and cyclists.
The short side track to the Red Rock Gorge lookout is the absolute stand out, but there’s some lovely riverside sections very close to the end/start of the trail at Tuggeranong.
Otherwise there’s some nice distant views of the gorge, some lovely sections of open fields and brush and quite a few kangaroos and wallabies.
A great day out but note there are no facilities or picnic tables along the route.
Either walk in, and walk back out from Tuggeranong shops and Kambah Pool, or take 2 cars, leave one at either end, and it’s a lovely 2-3 hour walk.
There’s not much elevation, and not many steps, so it can be managed by even casual walkers and young kids, but watch out for bikes as this is also a part of the Centenary Trail for walkers and cyclists.
The short side track to the Red Rock Gorge lookout is the absolute stand out, but there’s some lovely riverside sections very close to the end/start of the trail at Tuggeranong.
Otherwise there’s some nice distant views of the gorge, some lovely sections of open fields and brush and quite a few kangaroos and wallabies.
A great day out but note there are no facilities or picnic tables along the route.
Lake Louise Inn
Lake Louise Village is the perfect place to base yourself for a short, or long stay in the Rockies.
Our room had a small, but usable kitchen, decent bathroom, lots of floor space in the lounge and free parking right out front.
While we self-catered from the supermarket in town, there’s also a restaurant and pizza place, and a morning coffee shop.
The Village is massive, with 5 separate blocks, but it’s easy to walk around, and close enough to town to walk there if you wish.
3 things to be aware of – for some reason the main beds in the apartments are “Murphy beds” – effectively permanent sofa beds. No idea why they didn’t just install a proper bed as the rooms already have a separate sofa bed should you need bedding for 4.
The kitchen could have done with a few more items, but had enough it make it work.
And the front desk seemed disinterested in helping people get to the lake.
In peak season the only way there is via shuttles from the Ski Village. We booked in advance on the Parks Canada Shuttle, and were told that was it. Turns out there were quite a few options – the ski village had its own shuttle, and a few other operators were there as well.
But we loved the village, the location, the great views, and would definitely stay here again if returning.
Our room had a small, but usable kitchen, decent bathroom, lots of floor space in the lounge and free parking right out front.
While we self-catered from the supermarket in town, there’s also a restaurant and pizza place, and a morning coffee shop.
The Village is massive, with 5 separate blocks, but it’s easy to walk around, and close enough to town to walk there if you wish.
3 things to be aware of – for some reason the main beds in the apartments are “Murphy beds” – effectively permanent sofa beds. No idea why they didn’t just install a proper bed as the rooms already have a separate sofa bed should you need bedding for 4.
The kitchen could have done with a few more items, but had enough it make it work.
And the front desk seemed disinterested in helping people get to the lake.
In peak season the only way there is via shuttles from the Ski Village. We booked in advance on the Parks Canada Shuttle, and were told that was it. Turns out there were quite a few options – the ski village had its own shuttle, and a few other operators were there as well.
But we loved the village, the location, the great views, and would definitely stay here again if returning.