Lake Gardens to Parliament House gives you 5-8km depending on loop, mostly flat with gentle hills. Start 6am beat heat and catch morning tai chi crowd.

Park near National Monument, run towards Deer Park, loop around lake. Path well-maintained, see monitor lizards, tons birds, locals fishing. Extend to Parliament House for full 8km.

Bring water - fountains exist but not always working. Route safe early morning with good lighting, plenty other runners.