Forget dragging the kids behind you when you visit Canberra. With so many awesome things to do, you will be chasing after the kids! There are plenty of fun activities to keep children of all ages amused. Many of Canberra’s major attractions are free, or have low admission fees. The most affordable way to see some of Canberra’s best family attractions is a 3 in Fun ticket. The ticket includes entry to Questacon, Cockington Green Gardens and the Australian Institute of Sport. You will get a 10 per cent discount plus a free pass to go back to your favourite 3 in Fun attraction! Buy your ticket from the Canberra and Region Visitors Centre and at participating attractions.
Discover the great outdoors to nourish growing, active bodies and minds. Hire a bike and cycle the many paths around the lakes in Canberra. Visit Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve for a chance to see rare rock wallabies and the vivid Corroboree frog.
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Take a break from sightseeing and go ten pin bowling. Choose from 32 bowling lanes at AMF Belconnen. Book your lane in the evening and go glow in the dark bowling. Get refreshed at their café and fully licensed bar. Have fun on the amusement machines and pool table. Entry to AMF Belconnen is be...
Come face to face with some of Australia's largest, deadliest and most colourful reptiles in the Australian Reptile Gallery with thematic exhibits encompassing the tropical, temperate and arid zones. In the Prehistory Gallery, the 'Reptiles in Space and Time' exhibition graphically portrays the ev...
"Here is their spirit, in the heart of the land they loved; and here we guard the record which they themselves made" (Charles Bean, founder of the Australian War Memorial). The Australian War Memorial commemorates the sacrifice of Australian men and women who have served in war. It is also one of ...
Get wet this summer! Head to the suburbs and cool down in this awesome waterpark. Nine waterslides and five heated pools will keep you going all day. Lounge around the pools or float on rubber tubes in Canberra's only waterpark cinema. Let your children enjoy the play area when they’re not getting ...
Picnic areas, barbecues, playground equipment and swimming spots.
See the largest giant antennae in the Southern Hemisphere. Learn all about NASA. See a piece of 3.8 billion-year-old Moon rock. Take a look around the Canberra Space Centre where you can watch a space movie, check out what the well-dressed astronaut wears, and get the latest space news. For the ...
Climb for as long as you like. All levels catered for. Shoes, harnesses and chalk bags are available for hire.
Canberra International Golf Centre offers a range of golfing activities to suit keen golfers, families and fun seekers. The complex contains an 18 hole pitch and putt course, mini golf, a two story driving range and a showroom style pro shop.
Visit CISAC for all your health, wellbeing, sporting or leisure activities. Swim in their 50 metre 10 lane, Olympic sized indoor pool. They also have a 25 metre pool, leisure pool with beach entry, water slide, spa, steam room and much more. Pools are heated all year round. Other facilities incl...
Get active at Canberra International Ten Pin Bowl in southern Canberra. This indoor bowling alley has 24 lanes so there's plenty of room. Try Glow in the Dark bowling! Get refreshed at their cafe and licensed bar. Enjoy the amusement machines and pool table. Prices include shoe hire. Remember to...
The Olympic outdoor pool is ideal for keeping cool in the hot summer months. You won't miss out in the cooler months as it is covered and heated in winter. Keep fit while you are on holiday. This complex has a full gymnasium and aerobics session.
Play 18 holes in under 90 minutes. This 18 hole golf course is designed to provide all the features and excitement of the traditional game in a more compact form for any standard of player. The distance of the holes varies between 35 and 70 metres. All necessary equipment is available for hire. ...
Walk among over 500 beautiful birds in the Canberra Walk In Aviary. Observe, photograph and feed the friendly free flying birds while you are in their natural environment. This is your chance to get up close and personal with 54 different species from Australia and around the world. Count over 200...
Civic Library is located in the heart of the city close to transport and amenities. Make use of a wide range of services. Computing services offered including free internet, free word processing, and free desktop publishing. The library has a great range of international and local magazines ...
Explore the world in miniature at Cockington Green Gardens. See highly detailed miniature buildings and magical landscaped gardens. Take a miniature steam-train ride. Marvel at detailed replicas of actual buildings. Figurines, sound and movement bring scenes to life. See Scotland’s Braemer Castle,...
Corin Forest is a year round recreation facility with an emphasis on mountain sports and activities located just 45 minutes drive from Parliament House, Canberra, on an all sealed road. In any environment, people of any age would greatly enjoy these exciting, world-class rides, but located in Cori...
Splash or go fishing in the Murrumbidgee River. Go bushwalking. The Cotter Reserve is a popular recreation venue ideal for picnics, swimming and relaxation. Facilities include short walking tracks to the dam and river, and limited overnight camping spots. Take the children out there for a run – th...
Take an interactive journey through CSIRO and Australian science history at CSIRO Discovery. See research in action in the laboratories. Do hands-on experiments in the Optuslab. Visit the 3D theatre and see the latest information on the CSIROvision optiportal. See medical advances in health and we...
Visit Dendy Cinemas for the latest in cinema technology and cinema luxury. Dendy Cinemas feature over 1100 luxurious seats spread over 9 screens and two Premium Class Cinemas. The Premium Class Cinemas boasts their own exclusive lounge, full in-seat dining and bar service as well as opulent electr...
Disc Golf is played at Eddsion Park using the same concepts as club/ball golf, except you throw a disc (frisbee) from tee-off to hole. The hole is an elevated metal basket, into which the disk lands. It is free flying frisbee fun. Bring your own Discs/Frisbees or contact Greg for Disc hire or coach...
Take the family for a drive through suburban Canberra to get to this adventure playground. There is plenty of room for the kids to run around among the trees. Take your skateboards. Have a picnic. Make use of the free barbeques and sheltered areas. Public toilet and parking spaces are availabl...
You won’t be able to miss the Giant Mushroom when you visit the Belconnen Fresh Food Markets. This six metre high pink, yellow and blue mushroom towers over a terrific adventure playground. The mushroom’s cap diameter of 15.6 metres covers a total area of 190 square metres! It provides great sun ...
Wander through art galleries, gift shops, specialty stores and leatherworks in this heritage village. Visit Cockington Green Gardens, the Australian Reptile Centre, the Bird Walk and the National Dinosaur Museum. Relax at your choice of restaurants, cafes or the lively George Harcourt Inn. See ...
Enjoy the thrills of indoor go-kart racing in a safe and professional environment. Adult, junior and dual karts available. Get computerised lap timing around over 200 metres of indoor track. Try your hand at one of the many arcade games or have a game of pool while you’re waiting to race. Use the...
Grab an early movie and stay for a relaxing dinner or late drink. Greater Union Manuka is home to the Lavazza Italian Film Festival. They also screen many arthouse and independent films through the year. The cinema complex has six screens with digital surround sound. Greater Union Cinemas Manuka...