Red Hill ACT
Red Hill gets its name from the red soil in the area, known to Geologists as ‘terra rossa’.Red Hill itself is integral to Walter Burley Griffin’s design axis for Canberra and the leafy streets at the foot of the hill were conceived in line with his garden city plan. Hardly surprising that this picturesque suburb is Canberra’s most esteemed address.
Nearby suburbs
Other suburbs in the area include Kingston, Forrest, Narrabundah and Griffith.
Did you know?
Cattle grazed on Red Hill as recently as 1992.
Surrounding shops, restaurants, amenities, schools and places of interest
- Red Hill Tea House - Red Hill Shops
- Pizza Gusto - Red Hill Shops
- Red Hill Pharmacy - La Perouse Street
- Red Hill Primary School
- St Bede's Primary School
- Canberra Grammar School
- Red Hill - Part of the Canberra Nature Park
- Mugga Way - Arguably Canberra's most desirable street
- Carousel restaurant on Red Hill.
Includes a cafe below. The restaurant was built in the 1960s and provides breathtaking views of Canberra - Calthorpes' House
ACT Government web site about Calthorpes' house
Preserved as a museum of domestic history (includes an air raid shelter in the backyard) - Boxford garden web site
A suburban garden divided into six separate sections reflecting different gardens from around the world.
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