What are Canberra Tracks?
Canberra Tracks are a network of self-drive tracks to many of Canberra’s important historic sites. The eight tracks take in aspects of historic, Aboriginal and natural heritage. These include the Ngunnawal Country Track, which traverses some of the Aboriginal history of the Canberra area; the Limestone Plains Track, which looks at the exploration and colonisation of the area by Europeans; and the Belconnen Heritage Track, which tells the story of Belconnen over the years, from Aboriginal uses to recent development.22
Why are Canberra Tracks important?
Canberra Tracks provide an alternative way of learning about Canberra’s history, and allow residents and tourists to explore areas of the city that interest them and to find out about the heritage of their local area.
How can the community use the tracks?
There are several ways the community can experience Canberra Tracks. The Canberra Tracks websitea has information about each of the tracks, including maps and pointers on what to look out for along the way.
Each track includes interpretive signage telling stories of our heritage from pre-European settlement to the recent past.23 Also available while you are on the tracks, the Canberra Tracks mobile phone app, developed in conjunction with students from the University of Canberra, provides video, audio and images to enhance the stories you encounter along the way.24
Canberra Tracks are signposted across the city. Photo: ACT Government