Canberra spotlight

International Music Festival

Experience exceptional music performed in Canberra’s iconic architectural spaces. Choose from over 30 concerts of classical, contemporary and jazz featuring national and international artists for marvellous music in amazing spaces.

National Carillon

Nestled on the shores of East Basin, the National Carillon rings across the lake with regular chimes on the quarter hour and performances on a regular basis of all styles of music. Make the time to walk the foreshore and listen to the sound of Canberra bells ringing...

Centenary of Canberra

Canberra will celebrate its first 100 years in 2013. Discover a 12 month program of celebration with sport, science, arts, community, architecture, environment, diverse cultures and big ideas. Celebrate the history and heritage of one of the most successful planned cities in the world.
Get involved right now.

CSIRO Discovery

CSIRO Discovery is a public science centre featuring Australian research and technology from Australia's largest research organisation. Discover science in an entertaining way and learn about the fascinating world of research and innovation. Featuring two floors of glass-fronted working laboratory, you gain a rare insight into scientific research in progress.

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.

Home of sporting champions

Take a tour of the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) with an elite athlete as your guide. See where Australia’s sporting champions live and train. Challenge yourself in Sportex, the interactive sports experience with rock climbing, virtual rowing, football penalty shoot-outs, skateboarding, winter sports and more. Discover the champion within at Australia’s sporting powerhouse.

Papua New Guinea High Commission Canberra

Diplomatic missions

Travel world architecture in a day through foreign missions in your nation’s capital. Many are designed on traditional architecture featuring pagodas, tiling, glass and wood, a self drive through the diplomatic precincts of Yarralumla, Red Hill, Forrest and O’Malley is a great way to explore over 90 embassies in Canberra.

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.

Come and play

Designed by world champions so you experience outstanding fun and healthy challenges, Stromlo Forest Park is a venue sought after and enjoyed by recreational and professional athletes from all over the world. Only minutes from the city with exceptional views. Spring into a playground like no other.

See kangaroos in the wild at Tidbinbilla

Discover our natural capital

Come and discover the natural wonders of the Sanctuary at Tidbinbilla. Join in activities for all the family with places to explore, and wildlife displays, and close encounters with native fauna and flora in a native bush setting. No bookings required. For details visit the Tidbinbilla website.

Canberra Gift Voucher from Canberra and Region Visitors Centre

Gift vouchers for summer

Fall for Canberra this autumn 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.

What's on in Canberra

11 May
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22 Jul

Michael Cook Broken Dreams #3 2010 (detail) Inkjet print, National Gallery of Australia, Canberra Purchased 2011

Undisclosed: 2nd National Indigenous Art Triennial
Experience the dynamic visual expression of contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art in Undisclosed: 2nd ...

31 Mar
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29 Jul

Drum (detail) © AMNH Division of Anthropology

Travelling the Silk Road: Ancient Pathway to the Modern World
Step 1000 years back in time to experience the sights, sounds and stories of the greatest trading route in history in ...

29 Feb
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20 Aug

James Cook (1728-1779) Endeavour Journal, Manuscripts Collection, nla.ms-ms1

Treasures Gallery
Discover new treasures as the National Library of Australia reveals more of its 10 million item-strong collection in ...

3 May
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3 Nov

Excite@Q
Be the first to witness Excite@Q at Questacon-The National Science and Technology Centre. Test your reflexes, skills ...

22 Feb
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29 Jun

Proclamation Ceremony on Proclamation Island, Antarctica, 13 January 1930.

Traversing Antarctica: the Australian experience
Imagine life in a land of ice and blizzards. What motivates people to venture to a place of such extremes as ...

26 May