Canberra Region Guidebook
Sightseeing
Book in advance to join one of the free tours, the guides are great and it is so informative.
202 locals recommend
Parliament House
Parliament DriveBook in advance to join one of the free tours, the guides are great and it is so informative.
Brilliantly curated, educational and so moving. Time your visit to join one of the free tours to be guided around the rooms.
200 locals recommend
Australian War Memorial
Treloar Crescent (top of Anzac Parade)Brilliantly curated, educational and so moving. Time your visit to join one of the free tours to be guided around the rooms.
National Gallery of Australia
Parkes Place EastQuestacon - National Science and Technology Centre
King Edward TerraceFood scene
A great bakery hidden in Fyshwick. They have a great childrens playground and outdoor area.
Wildflour Artisan Bakery & Cafe
8 Townsville StA great bakery hidden in Fyshwick. They have a great childrens playground and outdoor area.
A great restaurant that does takeaway too. Known for their great coffee.
9 locals recommend
ONA Coffee House Cafe
68 Wollongong StA great restaurant that does takeaway too. Known for their great coffee.
Pushys Cafe
79 Collie StA casual cafe inside a bike shop that does great food.
The Royal Turban- Indian Cuisine
103 Monaro StreetGreat Indian restaurant not far from our place.
The Royal Hotel QBN
85 Monaro StThe local pub - a great spot for a drink or for a meal.
Morks Restaurant
19 Eastlake ParadeHigh end Thai food served in a modern environment.
SONOMA BRADDON
21 Lonsdale StOne of Canberra's best bakeries.
Silo Bakery
36 Giles StA great bakery at the Kingston shops.
Caribou Kingston
44 Jardine StA fun Canadian themed pub in the Kingston shops.
A beautiful spot for a delicious meal in their glasshouse.
11 locals recommend
Pialligo Estate Garden Pavilion
18 Kallaroo RdA beautiful spot for a delicious meal in their glasshouse.
One of the great local breweries, the outdoor area is huge and there is a Brodburger foodtruck parked inside.
18 locals recommend
Capital Brewing Co
1 Dairy RdOne of the great local breweries, the outdoor area is huge and there is a Brodburger foodtruck parked inside.
City/town information
About 40 minutes from our place, a cute little village with a great fine dining restaurant “Grazing”, a classic Aussie pub, a pizza shop come cafe and a general store that also does takeaway. Take a short detour on your way home and visit Tallagandra Winery.
8 locals recommend
Gundaroo
About 40 minutes from our place, a cute little village with a great fine dining restaurant “Grazing”, a classic Aussie pub, a pizza shop come cafe and a general store that also does takeaway. Take a short detour on your way home and visit Tallagandra Winery.
A great town with lots of little stores and cafes. Wander around Deadwood's amazing indoor garden, have lunch at Cassanova's and grab a loaf of bread from Dojos.
25 locals recommend
Braidwood
A great town with lots of little stores and cafes. Wander around Deadwood's amazing indoor garden, have lunch at Cassanova's and grab a loaf of bread from Dojos.
25 minutes from our place and a great town to visit - check out the Bungendore Wood Works Gallery, Leather & Trading and Village Antiques. Have lunch at the local pub - The George or grab a coffee from The Gathering.
10 locals recommend
Bungendore
25 minutes from our place and a great town to visit - check out the Bungendore Wood Works Gallery, Leather & Trading and Village Antiques. Have lunch at the local pub - The George or grab a coffee from The Gathering.
Outdoor Activities
Red Hill Lookout
A great view of Canberra
Walk along the lake and finish up at the Kingston Foreshore for a bite to eat.
123 locals recommend
Lake Burley Griffin
Flynn DriveWalk along the lake and finish up at the Kingston Foreshore for a bite to eat.
A fantastic place for a walk through beautiful bush and gardens. Make time to stop for a bite to eat at Pollen.
65 locals recommend
Australian National Botanic Gardens
Clunies Ross StreetA fantastic place for a walk through beautiful bush and gardens. Make time to stop for a bite to eat at Pollen.
The Cuumbeun Nature Reserve is at the corner of Wanna Wanna Road and Captains Flat Road. A great spot for a short bush walk close to the cottage amongst the white box gum trees.
Cuumbeun
The Cuumbeun Nature Reserve is at the corner of Wanna Wanna Road and Captains Flat Road. A great spot for a short bush walk close to the cottage amongst the white box gum trees.
A great place for a bush walk or bike ride. At the top is the observatory and great views over Canberra. Read about the devastating fires that destroyed a lot of the park in 2003.
17 locals recommend
Stromlo Forest Park
Dave McInnes RoadA great place for a bush walk or bike ride. At the top is the observatory and great views over Canberra. Read about the devastating fires that destroyed a lot of the park in 2003.
Mount Ainslie
Walk or drive to the top for a great view of Canberra.
Wineries
A small parcel winery out of Gundaroo. Meet the owners Mary and Dave and learn about their wines over a wine tasting and cheese plate.
6 locals recommend
Tallagandra Hill Wines
1692 Murrumbateman RdA small parcel winery out of Gundaroo. Meet the owners Mary and Dave and learn about their wines over a wine tasting and cheese plate.
Brindevella Hills Winery
156 Woodgrove ClA great menu with a great view.
Four Winds Vineyard
9 Patemans LnWine and wood fired pizzas - what more could you ask for!
Renowned for their Shiraz Viognier and being one of the pioneers of the Canberra wine region.
8 locals recommend
Clonakilla
3 Crisps LnRenowned for their Shiraz Viognier and being one of the pioneers of the Canberra wine region.
Local Businesses
Love and Frosting Cupcakes - custom cupcakes and cookies for birthdays, christenings, parties and more.
Yangoora, 283 Wanna Wanna Rd, Carwoola NSW 2620, Australia
Love and Frosting Cupcakes - custom cupcakes and cookies for birthdays, christenings, parties and more.