{ "title": "Lake Burley Griffin Data Walk Starter Dataset", "version": "2.0", "lastUpdated": "2026-09-22", "licence": "Hackathon starter content. Verify facts, coordinates, permissions, accessibility conditions and source licences before publication.", "routeNote": "The route follows the central Lake Burley Griffin loop between Commonwealth Avenue and Kings Avenue bridges, with a short Parliamentary Zone extension for the women's suffrage and first women in Parliament stops.", "route": { "type": "LineString", "note": "Indicative geometry only. Confirm paths, crossings, closures and accessibility conditions on site.", "coordinates": [ [149.1275, -35.2965], [149.1353, -35.2978], [149.1334, -35.2987], [149.1311, -35.3032], [149.1308, -35.3028], [149.1334, -35.2987], [149.1417, -35.2985], [149.1465, -35.2993], [149.1458, -35.2908], [149.1345, -35.2905], [149.1296, -35.2904], [149.1252, -35.2898], [149.1248, -35.2965], [149.1275, -35.2965] ] }, "places": [ { "id": "australian-of-the-year-walk", "name": "Australian of the Year Walk", "latitude": -35.2965, "longitude": 149.1275, "theme": "Recognition", "story": "Plaques along the southern foreshore recognise Australian of the Year recipients from 1960 onward, with new recipients added annually.", "dataPrompt": "Whose achievements are recognised here, how has that representation changed over time, and what could the plaques reveal as a dataset?", "accessibility": "The shared path is generally level, but cyclists can pass quickly and the low plaques may require visitors to bend or approach closely.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.nca.gov.au/attractions/australian-year-walk", "nextPlaceId": "international-flag-display" }, { "id": "international-flag-display", "name": "International Flag Display", "latitude": -35.2978, "longitude": 149.1353, "theme": "Diplomacy", "story": "The display at Commonwealth Place flies flags for nations represented by diplomatic missions in Canberra and selected international organisations.", "dataPrompt": "How could a flag display become a gateway to data about Canberra's diplomatic community and Australia's international relationships?", "accessibility": "The area is broadly paved, although routes between the lake and upper terrace include noticeable gradients.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.nca.gov.au/attractions/international-flag-display", "nextPlaceId": "reconciliation-place" }, { "id": "reconciliation-place", "name": "Reconciliation Place", "latitude": -35.2987, "longitude": 149.1334, "theme": "Reconciliation", "story": "A national public landscape where sculptural slivers share Indigenous histories, experiences and achievements.", "dataPrompt": "How can digital interpretation provide context without separating stories from Country, community authority and lived experience?", "accessibility": "Most primary routes are paved, but some approaches cross grass or sloping ground and interpretation appears at varied heights.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.nca.gov.au/attractions/reconciliation-place", "nextPlaceId": "womens-suffrage-fountain" }, { "id": "womens-suffrage-fountain", "name": "Women's Suffrage Commemorative Fountain", "latitude": -35.3032, "longitude": 149.1311, "theme": "Equality", "story": "The fountain and timeline commemorate the Commonwealth Franchise Act 1902 and the women who campaigned for equal federal voting and candidacy rights.", "dataPrompt": "What does electoral data show about the time between gaining formal political rights and achieving equal representation?", "accessibility": "This stop is a short uphill extension from the lake. Confirm garden opening hours, paths and any temporary security closures.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.aph.gov.au/Visit_Parliament/Art/Icons/Womens_Suffrage_Commemorative_Fountain", "nextPlaceId": "lyons-tangney-statues" }, { "id": "lyons-tangney-statues", "name": "Statues of Dame Enid Lyons and Senator Dame Dorothy Tangney", "latitude": -35.3028, "longitude": 149.1308, "theme": "Women in Parliament", "story": "The paired bronze statues honour the first two women elected to Australia's federal Parliament in 1943: Enid Lyons to the House of Representatives and Dorothy Tangney to the Senate.", "dataPrompt": "How has the number and diversity of women in federal Parliament changed since Lyons and Tangney were elected?", "accessibility": "The Parliamentary Zone extension involves an uphill walk and road crossings. Events or temporary barriers may alter access.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.aph.gov.au/News_and_Events/News/Statues_of_first_women_in_federal_Parliament", "nextPlaceId": "national-carillon" }, { "id": "national-carillon", "name": "National Carillon", "latitude": -35.2985, "longitude": 149.1417, "theme": "Sound", "story": "The 50-metre bell tower on Queen Elizabeth II Island was presented by the British Government for Canberra's 50th anniversary and now contains 57 bells.", "dataPrompt": "How could recital schedules, sound levels, weather and visitor movement help tell the story of this instrument and place?", "accessibility": "The island is reached by a long pedestrian bridge exposed to sun, wind and weather. Tower entry is generally limited to organised activities.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.nca.gov.au/attractions/national-carillon", "nextPlaceId": "menzies-memorial" }, { "id": "menzies-memorial", "name": "Sir Robert Menzies Memorial", "latitude": -35.2905, "longitude": 149.1345, "theme": "Public sculpture", "story": "A life-size bronze figure depicts Australia's longest-serving prime minister walking beside the lake on RG Menzies Walk.", "dataPrompt": "What choices do artists and institutions make when representing political leadership in public space?", "accessibility": "The memorial sits beside a busy shared path. Groups should stop clear of cyclists, runners and other path users.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.nca.gov.au/attractions/sir-robert-menzies-memorial", "nextPlaceId": "captain-cook-memorial" }, { "id": "captain-cook-memorial", "name": "Captain Cook Memorial", "latitude": -35.2904, "longitude": 149.1296, "theme": "Mapping", "story": "A terrestrial globe at Regatta Point and a lake jet commemorate the bicentenary of James Cook's 1770 voyage along Australia's east coast.", "dataPrompt": "How have maps, place names and public monuments shaped whose perspectives visitors encounter?", "accessibility": "The globe approach is paved and gently sloping. The jet operates to a schedule and may stop for wind, water quality or maintenance.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.nca.gov.au/attractions/captain-cook-memorial", "nextPlaceId": "australian-of-the-year-walk" } ] }