Get ready to paddle through history as part of Lake Burley Griffin’s 60th anniversary celebrations! Join fellow paddlers for two unique routes on the lake, exploring either the western reaches near Scrivener Dam or the eastern basins.
Along the 10-12 km journey, participants will reflect on the lake’s design, planning, and management since 1964, sharing stories along the way. Don’t forget your kayak, safety gear, and personal flotation device.
Meeting points are at Yarralumla Beach and Lotus Bay. Both paddle and route are weather dependent. Limited to 12 spots per route.
Details below:
Lake Burley Griffin 60th anniversary paddle (1)
Western part of LBG: West Lake, Tarcoola and Yarramundi reaches, Scrivener Dam with morning tea stop (BYO).
Return distance 10-12 km. BYO canoe/kayak and safety equipment. Personal flotation device or buoyancy vest essential. Meet at Yarralumla Beach (near swimming enclosure) at 8:30 am to be on water at 9 am. Register online by Friday 18 October.
Lake Burley Griffin 60th anniversary paddle (2)
Eastern part of LBG: West Lake, West, Central and East basins. Morning tea stop, probably Grevillea Park, East Basin (BYO). Note walls and hard edges limit landing places.
Return distance 10-12 km. BYO canoe/kayak and safety equipment.
Personal flotation device or buoyancy vest essential. Meet at Lotus Bay (adjacent to the yacht club) at 8:30 am to be on water at 9 am. Register online by Sunday 20 October.
Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region.
We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.
