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The Melbie
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One of my highlights to Canberra recently. You don't have to be an astronomy buff to appreciate this place. It has expansive views over Canberra City & you get 360° views of the ranges beyond - gives you a location perspective of this Capital City & it is captivating!! ✨️✨️. Winding road up & not very well maintained. Plenty of parking - signposted.
It is also a MTB riders' mecca. Mini bus loads cart the bikes to the top & was told they come a long way for this particular downhill popular mountain bike trail. There is a great walking trail from base to summit.
Apart from the heritage magnificent Observatories - mostly only the shell remains after the great fire of 2003, there are newer buildings for astrophysics study by Aust Nat Uni (ANU) & one functioning telescope. Enough info boards to read & value Aust's first Observatory established in 1910. Canberra's light pollution has put paid to ongoing development but you can book online for astro viewing on certain nights. Website info is not good - might be best to contact directly.
Cafe was closed on my visit on Sat 30 Sept recently & not sure where toilets are (must be somewhere). There is one BBQ facility. Not many picnic table setting - byo.
It is also a MTB riders' mecca. Mini bus loads cart the bikes to the top & was told they come a long way for this particular downhill popular mountain bike trail. There is a great walking trail from base to summit.
Apart from the heritage magnificent Observatories - mostly only the shell remains after the great fire of 2003, there are newer buildings for astrophysics study by Aust Nat Uni (ANU) & one functioning telescope. Enough info boards to read & value Aust's first Observatory established in 1910. Canberra's light pollution has put paid to ongoing development but you can book online for astro viewing on certain nights. Website info is not good - might be best to contact directly.
Cafe was closed on my visit on Sat 30 Sept recently & not sure where toilets are (must be somewhere). There is one BBQ facility. Not many picnic table setting - byo.
One beaut modern art installation that gets my top vote 👍🏼👍🏼Dazzles both in the day & night...
Small museum with a large collection of the Nobelius family & local vintage farming implements & home furnishings as well as Emerald area specific historical info. Worth having a quick look or take your time as part of your Nobelius parkland exploration. Volunteers are knowledgeable & helpful. Check out the manual horse powered dredge used to create Lake Emerald...!
Named after Carl Nobelius who founded the nursery in 1851 & was operated by the family for 70 years. Has been preserved & converted into parkland with the original plantings & trees.
Especially lovely in autumn! The Emerald Museum is located here (open on weekends). Puffing Billy stops here enroute to Emerald Lake - platform is at Nobelius Nursery building.
Walking trails connect to Emerald Lake (hardly 2 kms away). Parking & toilets further down Crichton Rd. You can navigate pram & wheelchair but note - area is on a downward slope - so be prepared!
Especially lovely in autumn! The Emerald Museum is located here (open on weekends). Puffing Billy stops here enroute to Emerald Lake - platform is at Nobelius Nursery building.
Walking trails connect to Emerald Lake (hardly 2 kms away). Parking & toilets further down Crichton Rd. You can navigate pram & wheelchair but note - area is on a downward slope - so be prepared!