Best spots for the turning of the leaves?

Mrs Berra and I like getting up to Mt Ainslie on a crisp clear day towards the end of autumn, thermal mug of coffee in hand. The many colours of Canberra really stand out from up there.

Beautiful.

This book has a list in the back of tree varieties planted in the streets of Canberra. I own a copy but don’t have it at the moment 🙁 Great book.

http://catalogue.nla.gov.au/Record/1505385

Anyone know of a street in Canberra with Trident Maples (Acer Buergerianum)? I’m currently landscaping my yard and looking for a tough, deciduous tree, and would like to see a mature one in colour.

Yep, can confirm from first hand experience there is lots of reddish dirt at Red Hill.

I agree the old inner city suburbs are good for the trees, and also around Yarralumla.

I do love the view on Barry drive as you crest the hill and get a nice view of the treetops in Turner, O’Connor and Lynham.

Other than that, Barton and the Parliamentary Triangle have some nice spots.

Jivrashia said :

The “Red” in Red Hill seems to imply the redness of the deciduous trees, but apparently it’s not, because the suburb was named so before those trees were prevalent in the suburb. There’s a rumour that it actually refers to the red clay found in the area, but then no one has been able to confirm this either.

I can’t quote a source but I grew up in Canberra and that’s what I’ve always been led to believe.

If you’re up for a bit of cycling, one of the best views in Canberra IMHO is on the section of cycle path between Scrivener Dam and Glenloch Interchange. There is a creat little spot to stop and admire at the top of the hill.

Swaggie said :

First PB now you JB (assuming it’s yours) – does no one know how to take a picture with a level Horizon these days 🙂

Ouch! 🙂

I love the area around the “John Knight Memorial Park” on lake Ginninderra. I must try to get out there with my picture box soon.

Cotter bend is lovely any time of year and with the newish paths easy to get around. Lots of ducks too – as I know Rioters like to see the ducks about. The BBQs have less wee on them than others about town too.

First PB now you JB (assuming it’s yours) – does no one know how to take a picture with a level Horizon these days 🙂