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Australian Captial Territory Outdoor Activities: Expert Guides, Tips & More

Being the nation’s bush capital, it’s not surprising that Canberra is awash with easy-access microadventures quietly calling for you to finish work early. There’s plenty more to do further afield as well… We’ll ACT ya out there!

Discover adventures in Australian Captial Territory, by finding the best hikes, secret swimming holes, camping sites, waterfalls and picnic spots. Leisurely walks up Mt Majura, camping trips in Namadgi NP and epic mountain-biking trails await.

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Sapphire Coast Road Trip – Narooma, Montague Island, and Fresh MTB Trails
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Near Canberra
A Quick City Break to Gibraltar Falls
Mt Gulaga – Climbing the Sacred and Steep South Coast Summit
Views of Canberra from Gibraltar Peak (ACT)
Bikepacking From Canberra To Batemans Bay
Nature & Parks
Namadgi National Park in Canberra
Adventure & Sports
Canberra Bikepacking Adventure
Climbing & Bouldering
Outdoor Bouldering ‘Over The Fence’ In Canberra
Our Favourite Australian Capital Territory Hikes
Fast & Light – A Mt Gingera Overnight Hike in Under 24 Hours
Epic Sunset Views & Hiking at Mt Majura
Hike Up Camel’s Hump in Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
Destination Guides
Nature & Parks
How Feral Horses Damage Australia’s Precious Alpine Environments
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Climbing & Bouldering
Bouldering in Canberra // New Kids On The Bloc
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Our Favourite Multi Day Trips
Australian Alps Walking Track – The 680km Thru-Hike Across Our High Country
Conquer The Canberra Centenary Trail as 12 Day Hikes
Hike up to Square Rock Walk & Namadgi National Park

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge that this land on which we tread, whilst beautiful and revered by us, has even deeper layers of significance for its Traditional Owners; we pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.

We Are Explorers is aware that the land is never truly being explored anew, given the ancient cultures that came before us who still call this land their home.

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