Discover Campbell: Commemorative Culture and Heritage Trails

Campbell combines remembrance with historical perspectives on Canberra. The Australian War Memorial brings together a memorial, museum and archive; there are also two Heritage Trails that explore different aspects of the city’s history and planning.

Remembering at the Australian War Memorial

The daily Last Post Ceremony at the Australian War Memorial invites visitors to remember one of the more than 103,000 people listed on the Roll of Honour who died as a result of their service. The combination of memorial, museum and archive shapes the character of the Memorial; the daily ceremony places the act of remembrance at its centre. For visitors, it offers a tangible opportunity to reflect on the people named on the Roll of Honour.

Two Heritage Trails, different perspectives

The Limestone Plains Heritage Trail visits significant historic sites from Canberra’s pastoral era. The Looking at Canberra Heritage Trail connects hilltop lookouts with information about Canberra’s planning and landscape. Their themes are clearly distinct: the first focuses on historic sites and the pastoral era, while the second focuses on lookouts, urban planning and landscape.

For planning a trip together, this difference can be a helpful guide: are you particularly interested in the earlier pastoral era, or would you like to combine lookouts with questions about Canberra’s planning? This can help you compare locations to stay based on the themes you have in mind.

More perspectives across the wider destination of Australian Capital Territory

Across the wider destination of Australian Capital Territory, the permanent exhibitions at the Australian War Memorial include more than 7,000 objects from the Memorial’s collection. Also in Australian Capital Territory, sealed paths for pedestrians and cyclists lead to the Memorial entrance. Access arrangements may change, so check the latest information before your visit.

Across the wider destination of Australian Capital Territory, Namadgi National Park protects 106,095 hectares of alpine, subalpine and montane bushland. Several hundred kilometres of walking tracks offer ample opportunity to experience the landscape on foot. An easy walk leads to ancient Ngunnawal rock art at Yankee Hat; access status may change, so check the latest information before visiting.

Across the wider destination of Australian Capital Territory, you can observe animals and birds in their natural habitats in almost every park or reserve. The Canberra Centenary Trail is a 138-kilometre self-guided shared-use trail for walkers, runners and cyclists. It takes in sites and landscapes of significance to the Ngunnawal. The National Arboretum Canberra is also home to the National Bonsai and Penjing Collection of Australia.

Across the wider destination of Australian Capital Territory, explore Lake Burley Griffin on foot, by bicycle or by e-scooter along paths around the lake. Activities on the water include boat trips, picnics on the water and pedal-boat outings; operator details may change. Alongside commemorative culture and historical perspectives, nature, landscapes and water-based experiences offer distinct themes to consider when planning your trip.

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