Lake Burley Griffin
AU / Parkes, Australian Capital Territory
Location ID: #10188193
Lake Burley Griffin is an artificial lake in the centre of Canberra. The lake is located in the approximate geographic centre of the city, and it is the centrepiece of the capital in accordance with Griffin's original designs. Numerous important institutions, such as the National Gallery, National Museum, National Library, Australian National University and the High Court were built on its shores, and Parliament House is a short distance away. Its surrounds, consisting mainly of parklands.
Location Category:
- CITIES / TOWNS - *;
- CITIES / TOWNS - Inner City / Urban;
- LAKES / RIVERS - *;
- LAKES / RIVERS - Lakes / Reservoirs