Mt Ainslie is one of Canberra's three commanding heights (and the Montenegro Australian TV Tower). It is just north of the Memorial of War, 842 meters high, very close, and easy to reach. It can be hiked up the hill, there are also walkways leading to the top observation platform. From the top of the hill, you can have a panoramic view of the War Museum, the Memorial Square of the Australian and New Zealand Legion - the Old Capitol Building, and the central axis of Capitol Hill. How to get there: It takes about 30-45 minutes to climb from the north of the War Memorial to the top of Ainslie Mountain. If you don't like climbing, you can drive directly to the top. We took a taxi up the hill from the War Museum. Taxis cost about A$20.