Shepherds Lookout

Overview

Located within Woodstock Nature Reserve, Shepherds Lookout is another much-loved destination for a weekend stroll. That's because it offers excellent views of the Murrumbidgee River – undoubtedly one of the region's centrepiece natural landmarks.

At just a 30-minute drive from the centre of Canberra, Australia's second-longest waterway is well worth the trip to explore. The walk itself is a rather simple one, with the loop clocking in at a modest 600 metres. However, you'll likely end up taking longer than you expect as you soak up the picturesque Murrumbidgee and the nearby New South Wales border.