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Lennox Gardens Canberra

Replica statue of the Bronze Galloping Horse Treading on a Flying Swallow

Lennox Gardens Canberra

Located on the shore of Lake Burley Griffin, Lennox Gardens in the Australian capital Canberra has several distinct areas gifted to Australia by foreign governments. Additionally it contains several memorials while being a beautiful place to relax.

Nara Peace Park

Gifted to the people of Canberra by the Japanese city of Nara, this small garden contains many traditional elements particularly the large number of decorative trees. Throughout the park, are two stone lanterns and other sculptures.

The tranquility of the garden is wonderful and a great place to wander through.

Traditional wooden gate entrance to the Japanese Gardens
Traditional wooden gate entrance to the Japanese Gardens
Japanese Garden Lennox Gardens Canberra
Kasuga lantern in the Canberra Nara Peace Park
Kasuga lantern in the Canberra Nara Peace Park

Beijing Garden

The Canberra Beijing Garden was a gift from the Beijing Municipal Council. Designed in the style of the Qing Dynasty it has a traditional Chinese gate to welcome visitors while meandering paths lead past sculptures and a pavilion.

Traditional Chinese gate to welcome visitors to the Canberra Beijing Garden Lennox Gardens Canberra
Traditional Chinese gate to welcome visitors to the Canberra Beijing Garden
Reverse side of the Chinese gate
Reverse side of the Chinese gate
Chinese Pavilion Lennox Gardens Canberra
Replica statue of the Bronze Galloping Horse Treading on a Flying Swallow
Replica statue of the Bronze Galloping Horse Treading on a Flying Swallow
Lennox Gardens Canberra
Azure Dragon representing east and spring
Azure Dragon representing east and spring

JNF Israel Garden

Memorial to the Centenary of Australia and the Centenary of the Jewish National Fund
Memorial to the Centenary of Australia and the Centenary of the Jewish National Fund

Spanish Civil War Memorial

This is a small memorial to Australians who fought in the Spanish Civil War from 1936 to 139.

Spanish Civil War Memorial Lennox Gardens Canberra
Spanish Civil War Memorial

Canberra Rotary Peace Bell

The Rotary Club of Canberra undertook a fund raising exercise to install a peace bell within the Nara Peace Park precinct. This was done in partnership with the World Peace Bell Association.

The Canberra Rotary Peace Bell
The Canberra Rotary Peace Bell

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Gan Gan Lookout Port Stephens

View towards the Stockton Sand Dunes Gan Gan Lookout

Gan Gan Lookout Port Stephens

Located on the Tomaree Peninsula, Gan Gan Lookout gives amazing views over Nelson Bay, Tomaree National Park and the Stockton Sand Dunes. There are also great views over the Katich River and out to both Tomaree and Yacaaba Headlands.

Getting there is only a five- minute drive from Nelson Bay where a narrow track takes you to the lookout. At the top of the track, is a small car park. To the right of the car park, a small viewing platform gives views towards Stockton Sand Dunes. The dunes are visible in the distance surrounded by Australian coastal forest.

To the left of the car park, a track leads to the main viewing area with excellent views over the surrounding area. Binoculars mounted at both platforms (which need to be paid for to use), let you get a better view of distant objects.

Because of its elevation, several large communication towers are also here. Although not most people’s idea of an attraction, there are still interesting because of the numerous transmitters and receivers covering them.

Looking towards Tomaree and Yacaaba Headlands
Looking towards Tomaree and Yacaaba Headlands
View towards the Stockton Sand Dunes Gan Gan Lookout
View towards the Stockton Sand Dunes
View towards the Stockton Sand Dunes
View towards the Stockton Sand Dunes
Telecommunications Tower on Gan Gan Lookout
Telecommunications Tower on Gan Gan Lookout

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Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary

A Koala

Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary

One of the prime attractions in Port Stephens is the Koala Sanctuary. Not only does it allow you to see koalas, but it rehabilitates injured ones, while providing a place to live for those that cannot be returned to the wild.

Accommodation

An excellent accommodation option for the Port Stephens region are the cabins available at the sanctuary. This allows visitors to see the koalas in the evenings and mornings when they are more active.

Accommodation at Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary
Accommodation

Koala Sculptures

After paying for your entry, a path leads through a number of large koala sculptures. As you walk along the path, most sculptures also have an information board helping you understand the koalas, their habitat and the threats to their survival.

This is a great educational opportunity and is especially good for children.

Koala Sculpture Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary
Koala Sculpture
A Koala Statue Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary
A Koala Statue
A Koala Statue
A Koala Statue Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary
A Koala Statue
A Koala Statue
A Koala Statue Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary
A Koala Statue
A Koala Statue

Koala Hospital

Before reaching the viewing area, you pass the hospital where injured koalas are treated. A window allows you to see into the treatment room and we were lucky enough to see one there, along with the vet and his assistants.

Koalas

Only koalas that are unable to be rehabilitated back to the wild are on display. Koalas that have undergone surgery and are being rehabilitated are housed in separate enclosures. Each kolas has its own information board detailing how it came to the sanctuary and what injuries it was suffering.

Because we arrived in the middle of the day they were not very active, but were able to see most of them. stationed here were two volunteers who gave talks on the koalas and the work of the sanctuary.

Information Board about the koalas
Information Board about the koala
Koala information board
Koala information board
A Koala
A Koala
A Koala Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary
A Koala
A Koala Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary
A Kookaburra
A Kookaburra

What Did We Think?

This was a great visit and would recommend it to anyone wanting to see or learn about koalas. It’s similar to the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital although larger and offering onsite accommodation.

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