Discover Majura: Trails, Wine and Farm History

Majura brings together mountain biking, winemaking and farm experiences, offering a varied range of options for planning a trip. Ride the singletracks in Majura Pines, focus on vineyards and tastings at Mount Majura Vineyard, or visit Majura Valley Farm for a seasonal sunflower maze, a farm shop and a connection to local history. Depending on your interests, you can explore Majura through active pursuits, food and wine, or agriculture.

Mountain Biking in Majura Pines

Majura Pines offers 15 kilometres of singletrack for mountain biking enthusiasts. The trails range from beginner routes to intermediate and challenging cross-country and downhill trails. The stated trail length and variety of riding styles and difficulty levels help give a sense of Majura’s mountain biking focus. If you want to make cycling the main focus of your stay, you’ll find a range of trail options here rather than just one designated riding style.

Winemaking and Tastings

Mount Majura Vineyard is located at 88 Lime Kiln Road in Majura. Self-guided walks through the vineyards offer insights into winemaking, while the Cellar Door also offers a seated tasting. The two experiences have different focuses: the walk is about winemaking, while the tasting is about sampling the wines. Together, they complement the active trails with a distinct focus for trip planning.

Farm Experience and History

In March, visitors can explore the interactive sunflower maze at Majura Valley Farm and experience agriculture up close. This seasonal outdoor experience offers a different focus for trip planning than mountain biking or wine tasting. Check the dates for the relevant year before travelling. The farm shop offers fresh produce straight from the farm, as well as local goods. Majura Valley Farm is located on Majura House, the oldest continuously operating farm in the Australian Capital Territory. The farm brings together a seasonal experience, local produce and a connection to history.

The Wider Destination of the Australian Capital Territory

The wider destination of the Australian Capital Territory offers further nature and outdoor activities. Namadgi National Park protects 106,095 hectares of alpine, subalpine and montane bushland and has several hundred kilometres of walking trails. An easy walk leads to ancient Ngunnawal rock art at Yankee Hat. As access status can change, check before your visit.

The Canberra Centenary Trail is 138 kilometres long, self-guided and designed for shared use by walkers, runners and cyclists. It includes sites and landscapes of significance to the Ngunnawal people. By comparison, the Majura Pines focus on mountain bike trails of varying difficulty and riding styles, while the Centenary Trail is defined by its length, self-guided format and range of users.

At Lake Burley Griffin, explore paths around the lake on foot, by bicycle or on an e-scooter. On the water, options include boat cruises, picnics on the water and pedal boat outings. This means you can choose between paths around the lake and a range of activities on the water. Operator details may change, so check the current offerings before making plans.

When looking for hotels in Majura, you can first consider whether mountain biking, winemaking or the seasonal farm offering will shape your stay. If you also include other aspects of the Australian Capital Territory in your plans, you can broaden your view to the wider destination.

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