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Government House sits on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin and serves as the official residence of Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, Governor-General of Australia. Set within 54 hectares of manicured gardens, the estate features formal gardens with fountains, heritage roses, and intimate garden rooms. Japanese maples, golden elm avenues, and native plantings create stunning autumn displays, while century-old trees dot the sweeping lawns. The historic residence, with its stately Victorian-era façade and grand verandas, provides painters with varied compositional opportunities. Located in the suburb of Yarralumla, approximately 5 minutes from central Canberra.

The Cotter is a 30-minute drive west of Canberra, and is a peaceful riverside setting with autumn foliage and rugged bushland. Cotter Avenue features towering poplars and willows, while Cotter Bend, where the Cotter and Paddy’s Rivers meet, offers a tranquil curve of water and pebble-strewn shores. Further upstream, Casuarina Sands has open grassy areas framed by casuarinas and red-tinged trees, with the mighty Murrumbidgee flowing steadily through.

Tharwa is a picturesque rural gem, especially stunning at the peak of autumn colour. The historic Tharwa Bridge spans the Murrumbidgee River, framed by golden poplars, with the nearby Cuppacumbalong Homestead nestled among rolling pastures. Beyond, Smiths Road offers sweeping mountain views, where rugged hills and wide open plains stretch toward the blue-tinged ridges of the Brindabellas, capturing the essence of the Australian landscape. Located about a 40-minute drive south of central Canberra.

Weston Park peninsula is a lakeside setting, with tree-lined avenues of elm and oak, and towering poplars and maples. At the park’s entrance, Orana Bay offers scenes of anchored boats and poplars reflected in the water. Winding trails in the park lead to secluded inlets along the lake, while two cafés surrounded by gardens provide inviting places to rest and enjoy the surroundings. Located on the western shores of Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra’s inner south.

Kingston Foreshore is a vibrant waterfront precinct where industrial heritage meets contemporary urban design. The historic Fitters Workshop, a beautifully restored 1920s building, sits alongside the glassy expanse of Lake Burley Griffin, surrounded by modern apartments, boardwalks, and landscaped public spaces. Artists will discover contrasts between old brick facades and sleek architectural lines, reflections dancing on the water, and the relaxed atmosphere of weekend cafés and promenades. The foreshore offers varied painting opportunities – from intimate courtyard scenes to expansive lake views framed by the distant hills. Located in Canberra’s inner south, approximately 5 minutes from the city centre.