Accessible Playground In AuCotter Precinct, Murrumbidgee Nature Reserve

The Cotter Recreational Precinct, also known as The Cotter, is located just 25 minutes south west of Canberra's CBD.

The Cotter is a is a series of reserves close together along the Murrumbidgee River, with playgrounds, places to swim & free BBQs.

Cotter Avenue is the the main reserve in the centre of the recreation area. It is the most popular spot for families to visit as it has a large playground & over a dozen BBQs along along the grassy reserve.

Casuarina Sands is another reserve & river swimming area, located a short drive from the main Cotter Avenue, above. This quieter reserve has a smaller playground & is a scenic place to set up a picnic or BBQ. This reserve in particular is popular with families, as the river has a number of sandy beaches along its shores which are soft to sit on.

The Cotter Dam Discovery Trail is one of Canberra's newer trails & has been designed for wheelchair access. The trail is lined with stories of Canberra's water history. It features a 16-metre wide, amphitheatre style viewing platform with majestic views of the dam wall.

Cotter Campground is located a short distance from Casuarina Sands, on the other side of a one-way bridge. This campground is wheelchair accessible, popular with families as it has hot showers, potable water, flushing toilets, dishwashing facilities, noise restrictions, electric & gas barbecues, fireplaces, shelters & picnic tables,river swimming areas & it is in a central location to go off and explore the region. Cotter Campground provides easy access to walking tracks, wildlife, fishing, swimming & canoeing.

Accessible toilets can be found at Cotter Reserve, Cotter Campground & Casuarina Sands.

There is ample parking available & disabled access.