WALKING TOUR: Looking Out from Mugga Mugga with Nick Swain - Heritage Festival 2026

Learn the rich and fascinating history of Mugga Mugga with Canberran author and historian Nick Swain on this heritage walking tour.

Explore hidden vantage points and hear Nick explain how major phases of Canberra's development have changed the landscape of this area - from the Duntroon Estate, through to the creation of the Federal Capital Territory, the assignment of soldier settler blocks post war and the impact of urban expansion from the mid-century onwards.

Light refreshments will be provided at the end of the tour in the Mugga Mugga Education Centre. Participants are encouraged to stay for a cuppa and enjoy the view over Canberra, or join an afternoon tour of Mugga Mugga cottage.

This walk will take place over uneven ground, and moderate incline/declines. Participants are required to wear sturdy, enclosed shoes. Wear clothes suited for the weather conditions on the day. Moderate fitness required.