Canberra

Come to Australia’s capital Canberra and enrich your knowledge on the nation’s political, social and cultural heritage. See where it used to happen at the Old Parliament House and check out the current Parliament. Learn about the nation’s sports stars at the National Institute of Sports and Science and see what it feels like to step on a virtual earthquake simulator at Questacon. After the expos and national attractions, wander through the expansive parks, bush and man made lakes around the city. For a night out, check into the many happening eateries, bars, shops and a wide range of events and festivities.


Learn more about the nation’s iconic and diverse capital

Immerse yourself in the history of a political democracy and see how much our Parliament has evolved by comparing the old with the new. At the National Gallery of Australia you will see a great range of Australian artists work and for a truly educational, fun packed day enjoy the National Museum of Australia, Questacon and the National Science and Technology Centre. Delve into the narrative behind the achievements of our nation’s top athletes at the Australian Institute of Sport or take your time at the National Archives and see the days of old come to life in this incredible display of recorded history.


Check out some of the best festivals this city has to offer

Hit the year off with the spectacular Summernats Car Show. Enjoy the Australia Day festivities including a cricket match and bands outside Parliament House. Don’t miss the Autumn Canberra Balloon Fiesta where you can watch hot air balloons rise up high above. Take in the luscious smells and beauty of Australia’s biggest floral festival in spring. And when New Year’s Eve comes around, get ready for a night of top celebrations, music and a superb fireworks show.


Try out some adventure sports and visit the AIS

Be guided around the Australian Institute of Sport by a professional sportsman. Have a go yourself at a huge array of sports at the Sportex exhibition. Watch the capital’s best rugby teams battle it out at Canberra Stadium or see cricket and Aussie rules games at the heralded Manuka Oval. For motoring fans make sure you get to the yearly Summernats car show and the exciting Subaru Rally. Not wanting to sit back and watch? Well, try out one of Canberra’s many adventure sports that are on offer such as skydiving, abseiling or canoeing. Or ride along scenic bush tracks in the Canberra Nature park.


Head to the peek of Mt Coree

Up the Yerrabi Walking Track you will find the Bimberi wilderness, where a wide variety of plant and animal life live. Discover the woodlands of native forest and drive to the peak of Mt Coree, ski the rugged terrain or fish from the abundant streams. Find Australia’s most unique and iconic creatures. Be amazed at the traditional dwellings, ancient rituals and amazing stone carvings created by the Ngunawal people many years ago. Get hot on the tracks of farms and gold searchers and check out the Apollo space tracking station at Honeysuckle Creek.


Feast on fine cuisine and great wine

Explore the trail that leads to over 100 vineyards and 33 wineries nestled along the outskirts of Canberra. Become a wine aficionado by learning about the differing wines from each area. Enjoy some of the best gourmet food this nation has to offer at a local farm. Delight in the flavours of classic wines and fine accompanying cuisines at a winery. See some of the resident’s studios and galleries presenting a whole range of local art. When the day’s over, relax in a cosy bed and breakfast, old-fashioned homestead or a deluxe country retreat.