Lake Burley Griffin

About Lake Burley Griffin

Lake Burley Griffin is a much-loved Canberra landmark. The artificial lake, which was completed in 1963 after the Molonglo River ran between city centre and Parliamentary Triangle, was dammed to create it; this manmade body of water namesake has won many awards for design throughout Australia!

Lake Burley Griffin is a beautiful and peaceful place in the middle of our busy capital. It’s named after Walter Burley Griffin, an American architect who designed this city for Australia back when they were just getting started with their new nation!

Griffin’s design for the Lake was a geometric pattern, which he had planned to line up with natural geographical landmarks in the area. However, government authorities changed these plans, and no substantial work was completed before Griffins left Australia in 1920

What to do at Lake Burley Griffin

Lake Burley Griffin, with its smooth waters and picturesque views of the city from afar. Apart from being ornamental to our landscape, it is also used for many recreational activities like canoeing or sailing; popular among tourists who visit this beautiful spot in Canberra! A rowing course sets up at one end while you can enjoy your favourite pastime – windsurfing if desired- nearby on either side.

The surrounds of Lake Burly Griffin are a very popular recreational area, and it’s known locally as LBG. Public parks exist along most of the shore line with free electric barbecue facilities and fenced-in swimming areas for people to use without having their own private beach setup, which can be expensive depending on how big you want your property! There is also plenty of picnic tables where friends or family members may come together over food from one another’s homes made. Fishing has been a popular activity in the lake for many years. Annual monitoring is performed to determine fish populations and their health.

One local company in Canberra that is involved in this tourist attraction;

Name: Decking Canberra

Address: 26 Barry Drive, Canberra ACT 2601

Telephone: (02) 6130 0765