Spend time on or around beautiful Lake Burley Griffin in central Canberra. The lake covers 664 hectares with a shoreline of 40.5 kilometres, so you have plenty of room to play! Take a cruise or catch a ferry. Hire a bike to ride it's great bike paths. Enjoy the water views over a meal or drinks at cafes and restaurants. Enjoy picnics in the lovely parks. The lake is popular for rowing, sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, kayaking, dragon boating and fishing. Visit the lakeside national attractions that surround the lake.