Kings Avenue Bridge to Waterloo Bridge loop

Hiking trails & Routes

Australia

Australian Capital Territory

Kings Avenue Bridge to Waterloo Bridge loop

Easy

4.6

(5)

451

hikers

Kings Avenue Bridge to Waterloo Bridge loop

01:26

5.67km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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192 m

National Carillon

Highlight • Monument

The National Carillon sits on Queen Elizabeth II Island, a memorial dedicated to the same queen for her relationship with Australia. This huge tower stands 50 meters tall, with 57 bronze bells inside, and it is lit up at night.

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450 m

Australian Merchant Navy Memorial

Highlight • Monument

On the north shore of Kings Park sits the Australian Merchant Navy Memorial, honouring the Australian Merchant Navy's deployment in World War I and World War II. The monument was created by Daryl Jackson Alastair Swayn.

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2.22 km

James Cook Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The Captain James Cook Memorial commemorates Captain James Cook's first sighting of the East Coast of Australia. Aside from the globe sculpture, the giant water jet is part of the …

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3.80 km

Commonwealth Place

Highlight • Structure

This large waterfront park has a lot to see. From the large car park there is a restaurants, like the Water's Edge Canberra and Portrait Cafe, and a huge mowed …

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5.67 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.53 km

141 m

Surfaces

5.26 km

241 m

170 m