This small dam across the Molonglo River was completed in 1963 in order to create Lake Burley Griffin. A viewing platform is located off Lady Denman Drive near the eastern edge of the dam.
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Yarralumla
The main official residence of the Governor-General of Australia, representative of King Charles III in Australia. Closed to the public except for open days, which take place approximately twice a year. There is a viewing platform, Government House Lookout off 420 Lady Denman Drive, or glimpses can be seen from the main gate at Dunrossil Drive, Yarralumla, or Weston Park, Yarralumla. Often kangaroos are to be spotted munching grass on the lawns, so be careful driving along the ride that gets to the viewpoint, especially at dusk.
formerly Canberra Golf Club
Formed in 1926, it is one of the oldest golf clubs in Canberra. Its original grounds were behind the Hotel Canberra on the river flats on both sides of the Molonglo River.
A family recreation park in Weston Park featuring a 36-hole mini-golf layout built around scaled models of Canberra landmarks. Additional attractions include a miniature railway circuit, a walk-in outdoor maze, an animal petting farm, and a cafe operated out of historic train carriages.
Open seasonally from October to April for group bookings of 10 to 28 people. A lakeside aquatic hire service based at the YMCA Sailing Club on Yarralumla Bay. Offers two-hour sessions using a fleet of single kayaks, double kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards (SUPs).
Take a tour of the mint and see how coins are made. You will even get the chance to mint your own souvenir coin. Look for the pudding coins as a souvenir (not always available). Allow 1–2 hours.
A casual watercraft rental service located at Lotus Bay on the southern side of Lake Burley Griffin. The club rents out Hobie Wave resort-style catamarans (no sailing experience required), RS Quest dinghies (for experienced sailors), and stand-up paddleboards. All hires include lifejackets. Operations are weather-dependent and may close during excessive or insufficient winds.