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Yellow in Yarralumla

2/15/2019

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Yarralumla is a southern suburb of Canberra, located around 3.5 kilometers (2.2 miles) away from the city. Although the formal suburb was established in 1928, the land has been known as Yarralumla for a much longer time, at least since 1834, when the area owned by Sydney merchant Henry Donnison was given the name in a land survey. The word “Yarralumla” comes from an aboriginal word meaning “echo.”

The streets in Yarralumla have the names of governors and botanists, such as Hopetoun Circuit, named for Australia’s first governor-general, and McGillivray Street, named for botanist Donald McGillivray.

Yarralumla stretches along the southwest bank of Lake Burley Griffin. The lake was created in the early 1960s by blocking the Molonglo River with a dam. Many Canberrans are drawn to the lake, to enjoy the outdoors and have some fun. On a recent visit, I was struck by the sunny yellows all around me.
Circling the lake is a bike trail that is 28 km long (17.39 miles), divided into three loops and connected by two bridges.
Colorful wildflowers and birds dot the trail.
Like the Canberra suburb of O’Malley, Yarralumla is home to more than 30 embassies and high commissions. Eight of the countries represented in Yarralumla feature yellow in their flags.   
Belgium embassy
Myanmar embassy
Near the Yarralumla shops, away from the lake, I found a reminder of my sunny morning there. 
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2 Comments
Diane
2/15/2019 02:37:26 pm

The lake is incredible. It demonstrates Australian’s love of being outside enjoying nature.

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Rose
2/15/2019 04:37:29 pm

Yes, I'm always amazed by how well used those trails are around the lake. Thanks for reading and commenting!

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