Lennox Gardens sits beside Lake Burley Griffin in Yarralumla, with paths, lawns and views across the water towards the National Museum of Australia. Walk through the Beijing Garden, with its Qing Dynasty-inspired design and traditional welcome gate, and the Canberra-Nara Peace Park, a Japanese garden. Sculptures, memorials and shady trees add more to see along the way. Bring food for a picnic, or come for a relaxed lakeside stroll. The gardens also make a setting for outdoor wedding ceremonies and photography.
The Beijing Garden and Canberra-Nara Peace Park
Lennox Gardens lies on the south side of Lake Burley Griffin, in Yarralumla. Within the gardens are two landscaped spaces linked to Canberra’s relationships with Beijing and Nara: the Beijing Garden and Canberra-Nara Peace Park.
The Beijing Garden draws on the imperial garden style of China’s Qing Dynasty. Its traditional welcome gate marks an entrance to the garden, where you can see Chinese design elements among the paths and planting. The Canberra-Nara Peace Park brings a Japanese garden setting to the same lakeside precinct. Together, the two gardens offer distinct places to pause during a walk around Lennox Gardens.
Paths, lawns and lake views
Paved paths and grassy routes pass through the grounds, with views over Lake Burley Griffin towards the National Museum of Australia. Sculptures, memorials and other structures give you points of interest along the way, while trees provide shade and the open lawns leave room for a picnic or a rest.
The gardens suit both a brief stop and a longer wander. Covered picnic tables are available, and the lawns can be used for family outings. The setting is also used for outdoor wedding ceremonies. Parts of the grounds have been closed for repair or renovation at times, so access to every area is not guaranteed.
Seasonal visits and nearby gardens
Cherry blossoms are a seasonal reason to visit, while deciduous trees bring autumn colour. In October, the Canberra Nara Candle Festival is held at Nara Peace Park. Check the event details before planning around the festival, as the supplied information does not include dates for a particular year.
Lennox Gardens sits among other green spaces, including the Beijing Garden and Canberra-Nara Peace Park within the wider precinct. The lakeside location is exposed in windy weather, so a sheltered area among the trees is a better choice if you want to picnic or sit outdoors. Take care when choosing a spot on the grass, where dog waste has been reported.
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Where are Lennox Gardens?
They are on Flynn Drive in Yarralumla, beside Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra.
What can you see at Lennox Gardens?
The grounds include the Beijing Garden, Canberra-Nara Peace Park, sculptures, memorials, lawns and lakeside views.
When is the Canberra Nara Candle Festival?
The festival is held in October at Nara Peace Park. Check current event details for the dates in your travel year.
Are there picnic facilities at Lennox Gardens?
There are lawns, shaded areas and covered picnic tables. Bring your own food and supplies.
