10 Things to do in Canberra

Canberra, the largest inland city of Australia and home to 400,000 people, has a long list of exhilarating activities for visitors and locals to try. Here are some of them;

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1. Running Scared

A night full of fright and fun and the most outrageous Halloween experience on the night of October 12^th will be given life by a cast of bloodcurdling characters all along the way in this 5 km course at Lake Burley Griffin, to end in the most amazing Monster Dance Party.

2. Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight

Rise above in an impressive hot air balloon at the beautiful sunrise! Soak in the magical scenery of Canberra from high above the clouds! At the end of it, celebrate with champagne at the Hyatt Canberra hotel.

3. Boating on Lake Burley Griffin

Sail away from Kingston through East Basin, under Kings Ave Bridge, past the Carillon and the Captain Cook Memorial Jet on your electric rental boat! Explore the beautiful Springbank Island and have a picnic lunch to complete this memorable tour!  Tour cost AUS $ 99 to AUS $ 399 (1 – 6 hours).

4. Visit to Questacon – National Science and Technology Centre

Touch, play and explore more than 200 hands-on experiences featured at the 8 interactive exhibitions of Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre at the southern shore of Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra.

5. Powerkart Raceway

The one-stop-shop for action in Griffith, Powerkart Raceway, features junior and adult go-karts, indoor glow-in-the-dark mini-golf and a synthetic ice rink for you to indulge in until 10 pm each night except on Sundays (8 pm).  

6. BBQ Cooking Class

Book a class today and become a BBQ master in no time, while you are at Canberra!  Learn the many BBQ techniques, work in a team and create together, have a few beers and enjoy a good feed at the end of the day!

7. Go Marketing!

Purchase the seasonal, local, fresh produce at the Mullumbimby Farmers’ Market.  Locally grown fruits, vegetables, fresh coffee, eggs, dairy products, spices, flowers, plants and locally sourced meat and seafood can be bought here to take home.  

8. Dreamworks Animation Exhibition

Go on this journey from original sketches of your favourite characters to the amazing stories of a fantasy world created by Dreamworks Animation. Get the rare opportunity to explore interesting objects from the studio’s archives including original artwork, storyboards, scale-models as well as immersive and interactive digital experiences.  Exhibition fee is AUS $ 14 per adult.

9. Visit National Dinosaur Museum

Be awe-inspired at the ancient world of dinosaurs displayed for you at Canberra’s National Dinosaur Museum! Explore over 50 lifelike models, interactive areas, dinosaur garden as well as collections of fossils, minerals and crystals and learn the evolution of life since that ancient time.

10. Thursday Dinner Cruise

Catch your cruise at Lotus Bay to soak in the beauty of Canberra at twilight as your drift away around Lake Burley Griffin. Treat your tastebuds to a sumptuous 3-course dinner, savouring dishes from the 200-mile menu.

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