Western Creek
Western Creek is a stream in Australian Capital Territory, Australia. Western Creek is situated nearby to the suburb Coombs, as well as near Wright.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Mount Stromlo Observatory and Mount Stromlo.
Mount Stromlo Observatory
University
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Mount Stromlo Observatory located in the west of Canberra, Australia, is part of the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the Australian National University. Mount Stromlo Observatory is situated 4 km west of Western Creek.
Mount Stromlo
Peak
Mount Stromlo is a mountain with an elevation of 770 metres AHD that is situated in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. The mountain is most notable as the location of the Mount Stromlo Observatory. Mount Stromlo is situated 3½ km west of Western Creek.
Royal Australian Mint
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The Royal Australian Mint is the national mint of Australia, and the primary production facility for the country’s circulating coins. The mint is a Commonwealth Government entity operating within the portfolio of the Treasury, and is situated in the Australian capital city of Canberra, in the suburb of Deakin. Royal Australian Mint is situated 4 km east of Western Creek.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden and Canberra.
Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden
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Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden are three districts of Canberra just west and southwest of Acton and South Canberra. They are just on the edge of Country ACT home to the National Arboretum, some of the most impressive greenery one could find in Canberra.
Canberra
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Canberra was built to be the capital city of Australia, taking up all of Australian Capital Territory surrounded by the southeast of New South Wales. A planned city with national monuments, museums, and galleries all built around large man-made lakes.
Black Mountain Peninsula
Locality
Black Mountain Peninsula, located in Acton, Australian Capital Territory, a suburb of the capital Canberra, is a prominent area on the western region of Lake Burley Griffin. It is popular for water recreation and picnics. Black Mountain Peninsula is situated 5 km northeast of Western Creek.
Western Creek
- Type: Stream
- Category: body of water
- Location: Australian Capital Territory, Australia, Oceania
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Latitude
-35.31667° or 35° 19′ southLongitude
149.05° or 149° 3′ eastElevation
559 metres (1,834 feet)Open location code
4RPFM3M2+82GeoNames ID
2144013
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Localities in the Area
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