Have your say on National Arboretum

360 degree views can be found atop Mt. Ainslie and if you are adventurous, Mt Coree has stunning views. If the arboretum is simply a lookout with a heap of foreign trees around it, you can’t really add much else. There already is an amphitheater type area, used mainly for people trying to get fit. What about a giant slide like the one at Tidbinbilla then?

I am a Rabbit™ said :

I am a Rabbit™ said :

london said :

Ryoma said :

gooterz said :

switch said :

Isn’t the Arboretum supposed to be a peaceful place (once the trees have matured, somewhat) where people can sit and contemplate their navels?

I can’t see that motorcross bikes, galloping horses, paintball combat or anything else (other than kite flying) would be acceptable.

Maybe something along the lines of Oil Painting Classes, or a venue for Bell Shakespeare performances … or other outdoor artistic things?

Just what Canberra needs, more artsy fartsy things. Only small country towns like Mogo, Nimbin and Byron Bay need this kind of industry to survive, Canberra doesn’t. There are already plenty of places to get peace and quite with the Brindabella and Namadgi National Parks right on our doortstep with thousands of hectares of peace and quiet, but we still aren’t allowed to ride unregistered bikes out there. Not everybody wants to sit and stare at trees, some of us want to get some thrill out of exploring astride a high powered machine. Even the mountain bikers are catered for in Canberra, not forgetting how much is being spent on the road variety and their love of the “sport”.
The arboretum really does show the world how dull and boring this capital really is, neglecting the needs of anyone under the age of fifty who has real true blue blood flowing in their veins. Where’s the action, where’s the excitement, the thrill of being alive? Sitting in silent contemplation can be done in front of a TV screen at home so why bring that dull existence into everyone else’ lives?

Amazing. I was wondering how long it would be until the standard wildturkeycanoe disapproval of cyclists would pop up. I take my interstate visitors to the arboretum. No where else in Canberra can you get 360 degree uninterrupted views than those found on top of dairy farmers hill. It’s a brilliant place for them to get their bearings of our amazing non-boring city and also appreciate how lucky we are to have the Brindabellas on our doorstep. The visitors consistently gush over our peaceful city with clean air and open spaces.

Your view of the world really puzzles me. my veins. I don’t need a high powered motor sitting in between my legs to let me know that I am alive.

“No where else in Canberra can you get 360 degree uninterrupted views than those found on top of dairy farmers hill………..”
Err, did you know there is an observation deck on Telstra Tower (or whatever it is called these days)?
That’s the large spire on top of Black Mountain to the North of dairy farmers hill.

1. You have to pay to get to that deck.

2. If you are on the south side of the viewing platform you can’t simply turn yourself around to view the north side – you have to walk around.

You have to pay to park at the arboretum – it’s free at Telstra Tower. A little walk never killed anyone.

Nope, parking is free at the top of Dairy Farmers hill – and also at the Himalayan Cedar Forest.

I am a Rabbit™ said :

london said :

Ryoma said :

gooterz said :

switch said :

Isn’t the Arboretum supposed to be a peaceful place (once the trees have matured, somewhat) where people can sit and contemplate their navels?

I can’t see that motorcross bikes, galloping horses, paintball combat or anything else (other than kite flying) would be acceptable.

Maybe something along the lines of Oil Painting Classes, or a venue for Bell Shakespeare performances … or other outdoor artistic things?

Just what Canberra needs, more artsy fartsy things. Only small country towns like Mogo, Nimbin and Byron Bay need this kind of industry to survive, Canberra doesn’t. There are already plenty of places to get peace and quite with the Brindabella and Namadgi National Parks right on our doortstep with thousands of hectares of peace and quiet, but we still aren’t allowed to ride unregistered bikes out there. Not everybody wants to sit and stare at trees, some of us want to get some thrill out of exploring astride a high powered machine. Even the mountain bikers are catered for in Canberra, not forgetting how much is being spent on the road variety and their love of the “sport”.
The arboretum really does show the world how dull and boring this capital really is, neglecting the needs of anyone under the age of fifty who has real true blue blood flowing in their veins. Where’s the action, where’s the excitement, the thrill of being alive? Sitting in silent contemplation can be done in front of a TV screen at home so why bring that dull existence into everyone else’ lives?

Amazing. I was wondering how long it would be until the standard wildturkeycanoe disapproval of cyclists would pop up. I take my interstate visitors to the arboretum. No where else in Canberra can you get 360 degree uninterrupted views than those found on top of dairy farmers hill. It’s a brilliant place for them to get their bearings of our amazing non-boring city and also appreciate how lucky we are to have the Brindabellas on our doorstep. The visitors consistently gush over our peaceful city with clean air and open spaces.

Your view of the world really puzzles me. my veins. I don’t need a high powered motor sitting in between my legs to let me know that I am alive.

“No where else in Canberra can you get 360 degree uninterrupted views than those found on top of dairy farmers hill………..”
Err, did you know there is an observation deck on Telstra Tower (or whatever it is called these days)?
That’s the large spire on top of Black Mountain to the North of dairy farmers hill.

1. You have to pay to get to that deck.

2. If you are on the south side of the viewing platform you can’t simply turn yourself around to view the north side – you have to walk around.

You have to pay to park at the arboretum – it’s free at Telstra Tower. A little walk never killed anyone.

london said :

Ryoma said :

gooterz said :

switch said :

Isn’t the Arboretum supposed to be a peaceful place (once the trees have matured, somewhat) where people can sit and contemplate their navels?

I can’t see that motorcross bikes, galloping horses, paintball combat or anything else (other than kite flying) would be acceptable.

Maybe something along the lines of Oil Painting Classes, or a venue for Bell Shakespeare performances … or other outdoor artistic things?

Just what Canberra needs, more artsy fartsy things. Only small country towns like Mogo, Nimbin and Byron Bay need this kind of industry to survive, Canberra doesn’t. There are already plenty of places to get peace and quite with the Brindabella and Namadgi National Parks right on our doortstep with thousands of hectares of peace and quiet, but we still aren’t allowed to ride unregistered bikes out there. Not everybody wants to sit and stare at trees, some of us want to get some thrill out of exploring astride a high powered machine. Even the mountain bikers are catered for in Canberra, not forgetting how much is being spent on the road variety and their love of the “sport”.
The arboretum really does show the world how dull and boring this capital really is, neglecting the needs of anyone under the age of fifty who has real true blue blood flowing in their veins. Where’s the action, where’s the excitement, the thrill of being alive? Sitting in silent contemplation can be done in front of a TV screen at home so why bring that dull existence into everyone else’ lives?

Amazing. I was wondering how long it would be until the standard wildturkeycanoe disapproval of cyclists would pop up. I take my interstate visitors to the arboretum. No where else in Canberra can you get 360 degree uninterrupted views than those found on top of dairy farmers hill. It’s a brilliant place for them to get their bearings of our amazing non-boring city and also appreciate how lucky we are to have the Brindabellas on our doorstep. The visitors consistently gush over our peaceful city with clean air and open spaces.

Your view of the world really puzzles me. my veins. I don’t need a high powered motor sitting in between my legs to let me know that I am alive.

“No where else in Canberra can you get 360 degree uninterrupted views than those found on top of dairy farmers hill………..”
Err, did you know there is an observation deck on Telstra Tower (or whatever it is called these days)?
That’s the large spire on top of Black Mountain to the North of dairy farmers hill.

1. You have to pay to get to that deck.

2. If you are on the south side of the viewing platform you can’t simply turn yourself around to view the north side – you have to walk around.

Ryoma said :

gooterz said :

switch said :

Isn’t the Arboretum supposed to be a peaceful place (once the trees have matured, somewhat) where people can sit and contemplate their navels?

I can’t see that motorcross bikes, galloping horses, paintball combat or anything else (other than kite flying) would be acceptable.

Maybe something along the lines of Oil Painting Classes, or a venue for Bell Shakespeare performances … or other outdoor artistic things?

Just what Canberra needs, more artsy fartsy things. Only small country towns like Mogo, Nimbin and Byron Bay need this kind of industry to survive, Canberra doesn’t. There are already plenty of places to get peace and quite with the Brindabella and Namadgi National Parks right on our doortstep with thousands of hectares of peace and quiet, but we still aren’t allowed to ride unregistered bikes out there. Not everybody wants to sit and stare at trees, some of us want to get some thrill out of exploring astride a high powered machine. Even the mountain bikers are catered for in Canberra, not forgetting how much is being spent on the road variety and their love of the “sport”.
The arboretum really does show the world how dull and boring this capital really is, neglecting the needs of anyone under the age of fifty who has real true blue blood flowing in their veins. Where’s the action, where’s the excitement, the thrill of being alive? Sitting in silent contemplation can be done in front of a TV screen at home so why bring that dull existence into everyone else’ lives?

Amazing. I was wondering how long it would be until the standard wildturkeycanoe disapproval of cyclists would pop up. I take my interstate visitors to the arboretum. No where else in Canberra can you get 360 degree uninterrupted views than those found on top of dairy farmers hill. It’s a brilliant place for them to get their bearings of our amazing non-boring city and also appreciate how lucky we are to have the Brindabellas on our doorstep. The visitors consistently gush over our peaceful city with clean air and open spaces.

Your view of the world really puzzles me. my veins. I don’t need a high powered motor sitting in between my legs to let me know that I am alive.

“No where else in Canberra can you get 360 degree uninterrupted views than those found on top of dairy farmers hill………..”
Err, did you know there is an observation deck on Telstra Tower (or whatever it is called these days)?
That’s the large spire on top of Black Mountain to the North of dairy farmers hill.

gooterz said :

switch said :

Isn’t the Arboretum supposed to be a peaceful place (once the trees have matured, somewhat) where people can sit and contemplate their navels?

I can’t see that motorcross bikes, galloping horses, paintball combat or anything else (other than kite flying) would be acceptable.

Maybe something along the lines of Oil Painting Classes, or a venue for Bell Shakespeare performances … or other outdoor artistic things?

Just what Canberra needs, more artsy fartsy things. Only small country towns like Mogo, Nimbin and Byron Bay need this kind of industry to survive, Canberra doesn’t. There are already plenty of places to get peace and quite with the Brindabella and Namadgi National Parks right on our doortstep with thousands of hectares of peace and quiet, but we still aren’t allowed to ride unregistered bikes out there. Not everybody wants to sit and stare at trees, some of us want to get some thrill out of exploring astride a high powered machine. Even the mountain bikers are catered for in Canberra, not forgetting how much is being spent on the road variety and their love of the “sport”.
The arboretum really does show the world how dull and boring this capital really is, neglecting the needs of anyone under the age of fifty who has real true blue blood flowing in their veins. Where’s the action, where’s the excitement, the thrill of being alive? Sitting in silent contemplation can be done in front of a TV screen at home so why bring that dull existence into everyone else’ lives?

Moving the SIEV X “memorial” from Weston Park to the arboretum would liven the place up.
If that doesn’t work, why not another edgy container village?

gooterz said :

switch said :

Isn’t the Arboretum supposed to be a peaceful place (once the trees have matured, somewhat) where people can sit and contemplate their navels?

I can’t see that motorcross bikes, galloping horses, paintball combat or anything else (other than kite flying) would be acceptable.

Maybe something along the lines of Oil Painting Classes, or a venue for Bell Shakespeare performances … or other outdoor artistic things?

Just what Canberra needs, more artsy fartsy things. Only small country towns like Mogo, Nimbin and Byron Bay need this kind of industry to survive, Canberra doesn’t. There are already plenty of places to get peace and quite with the Brindabella and Namadgi National Parks right on our doortstep with thousands of hectares of peace and quiet, but we still aren’t allowed to ride unregistered bikes out there. Not everybody wants to sit and stare at trees, some of us want to get some thrill out of exploring astride a high powered machine. Even the mountain bikers are catered for in Canberra, not forgetting how much is being spent on the road variety and their love of the “sport”.
The arboretum really does show the world how dull and boring this capital really is, neglecting the needs of anyone under the age of fifty who has real true blue blood flowing in their veins. Where’s the action, where’s the excitement, the thrill of being alive? Sitting in silent contemplation can be done in front of a TV screen at home so why bring that dull existence into everyone else’ lives?

Amazing. I was wondering how long it would be until the standard wildturkeycanoe disapproval of cyclists would pop up. I take my interstate visitors to the arboretum. No where else in Canberra can you get 360 degree uninterrupted views than those found on top of dairy farmers hill. It’s a brilliant place for them to get their bearings of our amazing non-boring city and also appreciate how lucky we are to have the Brindabellas on our doorstep. The visitors consistently gush over our peaceful city with clean air and open spaces.

Your view of the world really puzzles me. my veins. I don’t need a high powered motor sitting in between my legs to let me know that I am alive.

HenryBG said :

How about a track for motorcross bikes, seeing there are no other places to ride unregistered bikes? It’d provide an alternative to the drongos who race along the powerline reserves.
Yes, I am being serious, if they even contemplate allowing horses to trot around, why not motorbikes?

A motocross trail sounds like an awesome idea but the arboretum is not the appropriate venue. Little old ladies, small children and high powered, loud, dirtbikes can’t really co-exist.

rosscoact said :

”I wonder how many of the visitors go for the trees?

The people I know go for the views and the playground.”

Agreed re views and playground. But the trees are one of the reasons the views are so good, surely?

The long view from the highest point is the best and it is exactly the same as it was before the arboretum was invented.
There were mature trees before the Coppins Crossing bushfire.
The access is better but at a huge cost.

rosscoact said :

”I wonder how many of the visitors go for the trees?

The people I know go for the views and the playground.”

Agreed re views and playground. But the trees are one of the reasons the views are so good, surely?

Not really.

The views are great because it is high and there are no trees in the way.

Visitors I have taken up there love the views … of the Lake, Woden, Molonglo etc. I can see my house from there and have been up a few times to take photos.

The tree part of the Arboretum generally elicits a lukewarm response (at best).

A bit ironic in that the best feature of the Aboretum for many people is that there is a lack of trees.

Sure the trees do contribute a bit and are a better way to frame the views than suburbs or empty fields, but really they are just a slightly attractive frame around the main attraction.

If my visitors or family want to go and look at interesting trees we will go to the botanic gardens.

switch said :

Isn’t the Arboretum supposed to be a peaceful place (once the trees have matured, somewhat) where people can sit and contemplate their navels?

I can’t see that motorcross bikes, galloping horses, paintball combat or anything else (other than kite flying) would be acceptable.

Maybe something along the lines of Oil Painting Classes, or a venue for Bell Shakespeare performances … or other outdoor artistic things?

Just what Canberra needs, more artsy fartsy things. Only small country towns like Mogo, Nimbin and Byron Bay need this kind of industry to survive, Canberra doesn’t. There are already plenty of places to get peace and quite with the Brindabella and Namadgi National Parks right on our doortstep with thousands of hectares of peace and quiet, but we still aren’t allowed to ride unregistered bikes out there. Not everybody wants to sit and stare at trees, some of us want to get some thrill out of exploring astride a high powered machine. Even the mountain bikers are catered for in Canberra, not forgetting how much is being spent on the road variety and their love of the “sport”.
The arboretum really does show the world how dull and boring this capital really is, neglecting the needs of anyone under the age of fifty who has real true blue blood flowing in their veins. Where’s the action, where’s the excitement, the thrill of being alive? Sitting in silent contemplation can be done in front of a TV screen at home so why bring that dull existence into everyone else’ lives?

2 million punters, how about some casinos.

I wonderful how many of the visitors go for the trees?

The people I know go for the views and the playground.

If the smartphone apps are really, really cool, people won’t notice when work starts on the hotel and convention centre.

wildturkeycanoe said :

madelini said :

pajs said :

HenryBG said :

How about a track for motorcross bikes, seeing there are no other places to ride unregistered bikes? It’d provide an alternative to the drongos who race along the powerline reserves.
Yes, I am being serious, if they even contemplate allowing horses to trot around, why not motorbikes?

As well as “Tuned Pipes in The Forrest” as suggested, it would also be a great venue for paintball combat and plinking rabbits with low calibre firearms.
Let’s make it something for ALL Canberrans.

Ha, this reminded me of when I used to ride mountain bikes at Stromlo before the fires ripped through. There was a paintball field along Uriarra Road which backed on to the forrest where there was a section of open trail to ride through – it was always a motivator to ride fast as you could hear the paintballs whizzing past your head by the cheeky combatants.

…..to the tune of Duelling Banjos.

Ha, ha, ha…that is beautiful, I can see it so clearly in my mind.

Isn’t the Arboretum supposed to be a peaceful place (once the trees have matured, somewhat) where people can sit and contemplate their navels?

I can’t see that motorcross bikes, galloping horses, paintball combat or anything else (other than kite flying) would be acceptable.

Maybe something along the lines of Oil Painting Classes, or a venue for Bell Shakespeare performances … or other outdoor artistic things?

madelini said :

pajs said :

HenryBG said :

How about a track for motorcross bikes, seeing there are no other places to ride unregistered bikes? It’d provide an alternative to the drongos who race along the powerline reserves.
Yes, I am being serious, if they even contemplate allowing horses to trot around, why not motorbikes?

As well as “Tuned Pipes in The Forrest” as suggested, it would also be a great venue for paintball combat and plinking rabbits with low calibre firearms.
Let’s make it something for ALL Canberrans.

Ha, this reminded me of when I used to ride mountain bikes at Stromlo before the fires ripped through. There was a paintball field along Uriarra Road which backed on to the forrest where there was a section of open trail to ride through – it was always a motivator to ride fast as you could hear the paintballs whizzing past your head by the cheeky combatants.

…..to the tune of Duelling Banjos.

pajs said :

HenryBG said :

How about a track for motorcross bikes, seeing there are no other places to ride unregistered bikes? It’d provide an alternative to the drongos who race along the powerline reserves.
Yes, I am being serious, if they even contemplate allowing horses to trot around, why not motorbikes?

As well as “Tuned Pipes in The Forrest” as suggested, it would also be a great venue for paintball combat and plinking rabbits with low calibre firearms.
Let’s make it something for ALL Canberrans.

Ha, this reminded me of when I used to ride mountain bikes at Stromlo before the fires ripped through. There was a paintball field along Uriarra Road which backed on to the forrest where there was a section of open trail to ride through – it was always a motivator to ride fast as you could hear the paintballs whizzing past your head by the cheeky combatants.

HenryBG said :

How about a track for motorcross bikes, seeing there are no other places to ride unregistered bikes? It’d provide an alternative to the drongos who race along the powerline reserves.
Yes, I am being serious, if they even contemplate allowing horses to trot around, why not motorbikes?

As well as “Tuned Pipes in The Forrest” as suggested, it would also be a great venue for paintball combat and plinking rabbits with low calibre firearms.
Let’s make it something for ALL Canberrans.

How about a track for motorcross bikes, seeing there are no other places to ride unregistered bikes? It’d provide an alternative to the drongos who race along the powerline reserves.
Yes, I am being serious, if they even contemplate allowing horses to trot around, why not motorbikes?