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Limestone Plains Heritage Trail
Highlights
- Explore significant historic sites like Blundells Cottage and Lanyon Homestead, revealing Canberra's rich pastoral heritage.
- Wander through the Limestone Plains, where convicts and free immigrants shaped the land before major cities emerged.
- Visit Duntroon Dairy for a taste of local produce, enhancing your understanding of the region's agricultural history.
- Stroll to Government House Lookout for panoramic views, connecting you to the natural beauty surrounding Canberra.
The Limestone Plains Heritage Trail leads you to a land explored and colonised by convicts and free immigrants before Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth were established. Discover this pastoral era at some of Canberra’s most significant historic sites. These include Duntroon Dairy, Blundells Cottage, St John’s Church, Government House Lookout, Lanyon Homestead, Calthorpes’ House and Old Parliament House.
Itinerary highlights
St John the Baptist, Reid
Tour details
- On demand
This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.
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Canberra Tracks – Self Drive Heritage Trails
Canberra Tracks are eight self-drive heritage trails that will enhance your appreciation of the ACT. Canberra isn’t all new and planned. The region had a long, diverse history prior to its development as the nation’s capital. Discover it yourself with interpretive route signs bringing Canberra’s heritage to life. Alternately you can download their free App from the App or Play stores.
Track 1: Ngunnawal Country
Track 2: Limestone Plains
Track 3: Looking at Canberra
Track 4: ACT Pioneers Cemetery Trail
Track 5: Gungahlin
Track 6: The Belconnen Heritage Trail
Track 7: Woden
Track 8: Tuggeranong Heritage Trail
Canberra Tracks signs appear along the lakeside cycle ways and many other sites of interest.
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