Canberra Attractions guidebook
Sightseeing
In short - one of the most unique war museums in the world!!
200 locals recommend
Australian War Memorial
Treloar Crescent (top of Anzac Parade)In short - one of the most unique war museums in the world!!
The old and new Parliament houses are few of the greatest examples of old and modern Architecture beautifully situated one after another; enjoy watching parliament live in action, possibly the only experience in the world
202 locals recommend
Parliament House
Parliament DriveThe old and new Parliament houses are few of the greatest examples of old and modern Architecture beautifully situated one after another; enjoy watching parliament live in action, possibly the only experience in the world
the National Science and Technology Centre; Science with lots of fun - highly recommended to kids, students and parents!!
146 locals recommend
Questacon - National Science and Technology Centre
King Edward Terracethe National Science and Technology Centre; Science with lots of fun - highly recommended to kids, students and parents!!
It preserves and interprets Australia's social history, exploring the key issues, people and events that have shaped the nation. The museum profiles 50,000 years of Indigenous heritage, settlement since 1788 and key events including Federation and the Sydney 2000 Olympics. The museum holds the world's largest collection of Aboriginal bark paintings and stone tools, the heart of champion racehorse Phar Lap and the Holden prototype No. 1 car.
187 locals recommend
National Museum of Australia
Lawson CrescentIt preserves and interprets Australia's social history, exploring the key issues, people and events that have shaped the nation. The museum profiles 50,000 years of Indigenous heritage, settlement since 1788 and key events including Federation and the Sydney 2000 Olympics. The museum holds the world's largest collection of Aboriginal bark paintings and stone tools, the heart of champion racehorse Phar Lap and the Holden prototype No. 1 car.
- one of the largest art museums in Australia, holding more than 166,000 works of art.
- world famous arts and paintings exhibition
206 locals recommend
National Gallery of Australia
Parkes Place East- one of the largest art museums in Australia, holding more than 166,000 works of art.
- world famous arts and paintings exhibition
- Get up close and personal with some of the world's most amazing creatures at the National Zoo & Aquarium in Canberra.
- From lions and tigers and bears to giraffes and penguins and monkeys, the Zoo features a variety of native and exotic animals, as well as the largest inland saltwater tank in Australia.
-You can even pat a cheetah, feed a bear or become acquainted with a meerkat during some of the most amazing hands-on animal experiences in Australia.
90 locals recommend
National Zoo and Aquarium
999 Lady Denman Dr- Get up close and personal with some of the world's most amazing creatures at the National Zoo & Aquarium in Canberra.
- From lions and tigers and bears to giraffes and penguins and monkeys, the Zoo features a variety of native and exotic animals, as well as the largest inland saltwater tank in Australia.
-You can even pat a cheetah, feed a bear or become acquainted with a meerkat during some of the most amazing hands-on animal experiences in Australia.
- a major scientific, educational and recreational resource. It was one of the first botanic gardens in the world to adopt the study and display of a nation’s native species as a principal goal. Approximately one-third of the known flowering plant species that occur in Australia and about half the known eucalypt species are represented in its living collection.
-beautiful collection of Australian plants at the Australian National Botanic Gardens, located minutes from the hustle and bustle of the Canberra city centre. Offering a breathtaking array of native plants in a spectacular bushland setting, this is the only place in the world you’ll see this diversity of Australian native plants in one location.
65 locals recommend
Australian National Botanic Gardens
Clunies Ross Street- a major scientific, educational and recreational resource. It was one of the first botanic gardens in the world to adopt the study and display of a nation’s native species as a principal goal. Approximately one-third of the known flowering plant species that occur in Australia and about half the known eucalypt species are represented in its living collection.
-beautiful collection of Australian plants at the Australian National Botanic Gardens, located minutes from the hustle and bustle of the Canberra city centre. Offering a breathtaking array of native plants in a spectacular bushland setting, this is the only place in the world you’ll see this diversity of Australian native plants in one location.
- Probably the most beautiful artificial lake in the world situated in the centre of Canberra
- An American architect Walter Burley Griffin designed the lake with many geometric motifs, so that the axes of his design lined up with natural geographical landmarks in the area
123 locals recommend
Lake Burley Griffin
Flynn Drive- Probably the most beautiful artificial lake in the world situated in the centre of Canberra
- An American architect Walter Burley Griffin designed the lake with many geometric motifs, so that the axes of his design lined up with natural geographical landmarks in the area
Venture into the delightful and fascinating display of meticulously crafted miniature buildings at Cockington Green, located in Canberra’s Gold Creek Village. Featuring houses and monuments from more than 30 different countries, from Scotland’s Braemer Castle to Peru’s Machu Picchu, you’ll be captivated by this enchanting world of tiny people and tiny structures. The obvious attention to detail in the constructions and surrounding gardens is remarkable, and the miniature steam train ride is fun for everyone.
48 locals recommend
Cockington Green Gardens
11 Gold Creek RdVenture into the delightful and fascinating display of meticulously crafted miniature buildings at Cockington Green, located in Canberra’s Gold Creek Village. Featuring houses and monuments from more than 30 different countries, from Scotland’s Braemer Castle to Peru’s Machu Picchu, you’ll be captivated by this enchanting world of tiny people and tiny structures. The obvious attention to detail in the constructions and surrounding gardens is remarkable, and the miniature steam train ride is fun for everyone.
-one of the newest and most popular attractions; see the forest for the trees, with its 94 forests of rare, endangered and symbolic trees from Australia and around the world. Walk, drive, cycle or even horse-ride around the 250 hectare site. You’ll be struck by the range of botanical beauty, including the living artworks in the National Bonsai and Penjing Collection; enjoy free guided and self-guided tours, interactive displays, Pod Playground, a café and shop, outdoor sculptures, and picnic areas boasting some of Canberra's most spectacular views
- The National Arboretum Canberra is a mosaic of living forests and gardens offering breathtaking views, unique experiences, and a world-class entertainment and events hub including the award-winning Margaret Whitlam Pavilion and the popular Village Centre.
131 locals recommend
National Arboretum Canberra
Forest Drive-one of the newest and most popular attractions; see the forest for the trees, with its 94 forests of rare, endangered and symbolic trees from Australia and around the world. Walk, drive, cycle or even horse-ride around the 250 hectare site. You’ll be struck by the range of botanical beauty, including the living artworks in the National Bonsai and Penjing Collection; enjoy free guided and self-guided tours, interactive displays, Pod Playground, a café and shop, outdoor sculptures, and picnic areas boasting some of Canberra's most spectacular views
- The National Arboretum Canberra is a mosaic of living forests and gardens offering breathtaking views, unique experiences, and a world-class entertainment and events hub including the award-winning Margaret Whitlam Pavilion and the popular Village Centre.