Cotter Avenue Recreation Area

Cotter Avenue Recreation Area Stromlo, located approximately 23 kilometers from the city centre, offers a range of recreational activities such as picnicking, swimming, fishing, bushwalking, and relaxation.

The adjacent Cotter Campground also provides a limited camping area.

A must-visit site at Cotter Avenue Recreation Area Stromlo is the Cotter Dam Discovery Trail, which showcases Canberra's water history and offers a 16-meter wide viewing platform with stunning views of the dam wall. There are also short walking tracks to explore at the dam and the river.

Casuarina Sands, located near the dam, is a lovely spot within the Cotter Avenue Recreation Area Stromlo. It provides BBQ facilities, picnic tables, shaded areas, playground equipment, swimming access, ample parking, and disabled access.

The Cotter Avenue Recreation Area Stromlo is open year-round. Summer months are perfect for swimming and other recreational activities, while the cooler months are ideal for bushwalking and camping.

To reach the Cotter Avenue Recreation Area Stromlo, visitors can drive approximately 23 kilometers from the city centre, allowing around 30 minutes for the journey.