Pack your camera. We've mapped out the most beautiful and photogenic locations across the city, from iconic postcard views to hidden aesthetic streets.
Looking down the broad expanse of Anzac Parade toward the distant hills provides the ultimate shot of the city's planned geometry. The crimson red gravel creates a bold leading line that draws the eye straight toward the iconic architecture of Parliament House. It is a powerful, highly structured composition.
This powerful water jet blasts a spectacular column of water high above the central basin of the lake. On sunny days, the mist creates brilliant, vivid rainbows that hang perfectly in the air. It provides a highly dynamic and energetic focal point for photos of the otherwise calm waterfront.
The western shores of the lake offer completely unobstructed views as the sun drops behind the Brindabella mountains. The sky often turns deep shades of purple and orange, silhouetting the gentle curves of the hills. It is a highly atmospheric location that captures the quiet, natural beauty of the capital.
A striking, modernist bell tower rising sharply from the small, picturesque Aspen Island. The tall white pillars contrast beautifully against the deep blue of the sky and the surrounding water. Capturing the tower reflecting perfectly on the still surface of the lake at dawn is a favourite local photographic pursuit.
