Canberra spotlight

Facade of National Film and Sound Archive at dusk

Home of Australian cinema

Arc Cinema, set within the Art Deco building masterpiece that is the National Film and Sound Archive, is a 250-seat state-of-the-art screening venue where film lovers can experience the best of cinema from Australia and around the world.

National Arboretum Canberra - Himalayan Spruce Grove

A living attraction

Meander through Australia's newest national attraction with stunning panoramas of Canberra. The National Arboretum features 100 forests of rare and symbolic trees from Australia and around the world and the National Bonsai and Penjing Collection. Discover your natural capital.

Children play in autumn leaves in Canberra

Autumn spectacular

Frolic among falling colour as Canberra trees create an autumn kaleidoscope. Parks, tree-lined streets and the city are perfect places to take a walk or have a picnic.

Clonakilla winery with winemaker Tim Kirk

Liquid geography

The Canberra district wine region started winemaking 160 years ago! It is home to 140 vineyards with more than 33 wineries within 35 minutes drive of Canberra. Come and experience liquid geography and a taste of the region.

Centenary of Canberra

In 2013, we mark 100 years since the naming of Canberra, your national capital and home of the Australian story. The Centenary of Canberra is a year-long celebration program offering the best of what already goes on in Canberra. Revisit and re-imagine your national capital and discover the story of our country’s freedom, spirit, achievements and aspirations. Visit canberra100.com.au for more.

Gift vouchers for Autumn

Do something colourful this autumn for your loved ones with a gift voucher from the Canberra and Region Visitors Centre. Vouchers are a great gift for accommodation at over 70 properties, admission to exhibitions and attractions and a range of souvenirs and gifts from our store. Call 1300 554 114 to order now.

Browse Braddon

Stroll down Braddon streets for the latest in pop up shopping, gourmet coffee, outdoor gear, dining and fine art all a few minutes walk or ride from the city. Browse through Braddon...

Visitors Centre

Make your first stop 330 Northbourne Avenue when you drive into Canberra. Meet a helpful, friendly local for maps, brochures, souvenirs, and guidance on accommodation, attractions, tours, tickets and things to see and do while in your nation’s capital. Call in or call us on 1300 554 114.

3 in Fun

A 3infun ticket lets you to visit the Australian Institute of Sport, Cockington Green Gardens and Questacon–The National Science and Technology Centre for 3 times the excitement, 3 times the action and 3 times the fun for all ages. Save more than 10% on usual entry price. Once is never enough, so 3infun includes a FREE return visit to one of the participating attractions. Book online now.

What's on in Canberra

18 Jun

British and Irish Lions Vs Brumbies
The Lions take on the Brumbies in Canberra as part of their 2013 tour; making just their third visit to Australia in 24 ...

8 May
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29 Sep

Arthur Boyd, Hanging rocks with bathers and Mars, c1985. Bundanon Trust Collection.

Arthur Boyd: An Active Witness
Explore over 60 works of this great Australian artist as part of Art of Influence - the museum's 2013 program of ...

5-26 May

Platypus Pursuits
Have you ever seen a platypus in the wild? Why not take a walk with a Ranger through Tidbinbilla's wetlands in search ...

25 May

Modern market
Craft and Design Centre's inaugural craft and design night market will be held in the award winning Nishi building, ...

23-25 May

Australian Ballet - Symmetries, The
How do you make a ballet about Parliament House? Garry Stewart, artistic director of Australian Dance Theatre, will ...

25 May

Vegas Nights at the Waldorf on London
Get ready for a 1980s rock extravaganza! The musical talents of Vegas Fever provide a three-hour solid performance of ...

27 May

First Seen: Drama Queen by Geraldine Turner
First Seen is a public season of works in progress at The Street Theatre. You get the chance to progress new works to ...

27 May
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3 Jun

Footprints: the journey of Lucy and Percy Pepper
Trace the remarkable story of an Aboriginal family's struggle for survival in early 20th-century Victoria. Learn about ...

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