Community Section

Yarralumla offers lakeside calm, leafy parks and national landmarks—ideal for participation goals and relaxed, low-sensory outings:

• Yarralumla Primary School (P–6) — the local ACT public primary serving the Yarralumla community. Yarralumla Primary School

• Yarralumla Bay District Park — foreshore lawns, shared paths and dog-friendly areas around the bay, with features like Blue Gum Point and Orana Bay. Parks ACT

• Weston Park, Yarralumla — a beloved peninsula park with heritage links to the original Yarralumla Nursery and Westbourne Woods arboretum. Parks ACT

• Scrivener Dam — the engineering landmark that forms Lake Burley Griffin, with viewing points a short drive from Yarralumla. National Capital Authority

• Government House, Yarralumla — the official residence of the Governor-General set within extensive grounds. (Public open days occur periodically—check the official site.) gg.gov.au

• Royal Canberra Golf Club — historic 27-hole course nestled amongst Westbourne Woods in Yarralumla. Royal Canberra Golf Club

• National Zoo & Aquarium (Lady Denman Drive) — Canberra’s combined zoo and aquarium just across from Scrivener Dam. National Zoo & Aquarium

• Yarralumla Nursery (ACT Government) — century-old nursery providing locally grown species and community programs like the Free Plant Issue Scheme. City Services+1

• Diplomatic Estate (Embassy precinct) — explore the NCA’s self-guided drive highlighting many embassies located in Yarralumla. National Capital Authority

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1. Yarralumla Bay foreshore — Shared path and picnic lawns at Yarralumla Bay District Park, Yarralumla. Parks ACT

2. Weston Park, Yarralumla — Shady lakeside parklands on the Yarralumla peninsula. Parks ACT

3. Scrivener Dam — Viewing area looking over Scrivener Dam near Yarralumla. National Capital Authority

4. Government House, Yarralumla — Heritage residence and grounds of the Governor-General in Yarralumla. gg.gov.au

5. Royal Canberra Golf Club — Fairway bordered by mature trees at Royal Canberra Golf Club, Yarralumla. Royal Canberra Golf Club

6. Yarralumla Primary School — Front signage and entry at Yarralumla Primary School, Yarralumla. Yarralumla Primary School

7. National Zoo & Aquarium — Entrance area at the National Zoo & Aquarium on Lady Denman Drive, near Yarralumla. National Zoo & Aquarium

8. Yarralumla Nursery — ACT Government Yarralumla Nursery showcasing locally grown plants for Canberra gardens. City Services