Canberra Natural Attractions
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Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture: Bible Garden
Barton - The Bible Garden is a beautiful, quiet place overlooking Lake Burley Griffin. Relax among protected grasslands, a shaded rainforest area, and a labyrinth.... More
Australian Institute of Sport
Bruce - Discover the champion within at Australia’s sporting powerhouse! Take a tour of the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) with an elite athlete as... More
Australian National Botanic Gardens
Acton - Indulge yourself and escape from the city in this beautiful national collection of Australian plants. Explore the diversity of Australia’s weird... More
Australian Reptile Centre Canberra
Nicholls - Come face to face with some of Australia's largest, deadliest and most colourful reptiles in the Australian Reptile Gallery with thematic exhibits encompassing... More
Australian War Memorial
Campbell - "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... More
Black Mountain
Acton - Marked walking trails and a range of native plants and animals. The wildflowers in spring and early summer are beautiful. More
Black Mountain Lookout
Acton - Enjoy views of Parliament House, Lake Burley Griffin and the Australian Institute of Sport. From this lookout, you can see the Brindabellas, the city centre... More
Black Mountain Peninsula
Acton - Picnic areas, barbecues, playground equipment and swimming spots. More
Black Mountain Tower
Acton - See spectacular 360 degree night and day views of Canberra’s region from Black Mountain Tower. Feel the wind in your hair on open viewing platforms.... More
Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex
Tidbinbilla - 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... More
Canberra Glassworks
Kingston - See professional glass artists at work. Make your own glass beads and tiles. Take introductory glass courses from the experts and see their striking exhibitions.... More
Canberra Nature Park
Canberra - The Park consists of 27 separate native bushland and grassland reserves throughout urban Canberra which provide many opportunities for walking. Some of... More
Canberra Walk In Aviary
Nicholls - The Canberra Walk In Aviary is located 15 minutess from the city centre in the craft village of Federation Square. There are over 50 varieties of birds,... More
Captain Cook Memorial Jet
Parkes - The Captain Cook Memorial Jet commemorates the bicentenary of Captain Cook's discovery of the east coast of Australia. It is one of Canberra's most well-known... More
Casuarina Sands to Kambah Pool
Canberra - Casuarina Sands is a great place to picnic and relax along the Murrumbidgee River. Visitors can have a barbeque, swim in the river or stroll upstream... More
Cockington Green Gardens
Nicholls - Explore the world in miniature at Cockington Green Gardens. See highly detailed miniature buildings and magical landscaped gardens. Take a miniature steam-train... More
Cooleman Ridge
Chapman - Self-guiding 2.7km walk. Follow the circuit trail around the lower slope of Mount Arawang. More
Corin Forest Mountain Retreat
Tidbinbilla - Corin Forest is a year round recreation facility with an emphasis on mountain sports and activities located just 45 minutes drive from Parliament House,... More
Cotter Reserve
Canberra - A popular recreation venue for picnics, swimming and relaxation alongside the Murrumbidgee River. Facilities include short walking tracks to the dam and... More
Cotter River Walk
Canberra - A leisurely marked walk along the river's edge returning over Moore's Hill with views of the surrounding area. Allow one and a half hours return. No dogs... More
Fadden Pines Playground
Fadden - This adventure playground offers skateboard and picnic areas. Make use of the free barbeques and sheltered areas. A public toilet and parking is available. More
Geoscience Australia
Symonston - Public visits are welcome in the large foyer area where there are displays of minerals, rocks, and fossils, and information on the geosciences, the activities... More
Gibraltar Falls
Canberra - Secluded spot at the edge of Gibraltar Creek Pine Forest with picnic tables, barbecues and camping area at Woods Reserve. Phone ACT Forests for information... More
High Court of Australia
Parkes - See Australia’s highest court of appeal in a striking building by Lake Burley Griffin that features a seven storey high public hall and stunning... More
International Flag Display
Canberra - The International Flag Display colourfully acknowledges the United Nations and those that maintain a diplomatic presence in the national capital. The 90... More
Jerrabomberra Wetlands
Fyshwick - Viewing hides for both local and migratory waterbirds. Walking trails are established on site. More
Kambah Pool to Pine Island
Kambah - This 7 km marked walking trail is especially scenic and easily accessible. The magnificent Red Rocks Gorge can by accessed via a short side trail about... More
Lake Burley Griffin
Canberra - Lake Burley Griffin is Canberra's centrepiece with a significant number of national institutions located on or near its shores. Go rowing, sailing, windsurfing,... More
Lanyon Homestead
Tharwa - The Lanyon historic precinct is set in a landscape of great natural beauty. Stroll in the rambling gardens, visit the restored 1850's homestead and the... More
Mount Ainslie Lookout
Ainslie - Walk, cycle or drive to the top of Mount Ainslie for a perfect view of Canberra’s unique layout. Take in Lake Burley Griffin, many of Canberra's... More
Mount Painter
Cook - Walk to the summit along a sealed trail, stop for a time at the two lookouts with wonderful views over Canberra and the Brindabellas. More
Mount Pleasant Lookout
Duntroon - Drive up through Duntroon to the top of Mount Pleasant for beautiful views over Lake Burley Griffin, the Duntroon Royal Military College and Jerrabomberra... More
Mulligans Flat
Gungahlin - Native grasslands, woodlands and forests, and one of the best birdwatching locations in the ACT. More
Murrumbidgee River Corridor
Tuggeranong - The Murrumbidgee River flows for 66km through the ACT and there are scenic walks along its banks. Natural beaches provide settings for picnics and swimming.... More
Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House
Parkes - The Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House is the first and only museum dedicated to telling the story of Australian democracy. Be inspired... More
Namadgi National Park and Visitors Centre
Tharwa - Namadgi National Park is located at the northern end of the Australian Alps, 45 minutes drive from Canberra city. Venture into Namadgi to Discover its... More
National Archives of Australia
Parkes - Discover a treasure trove of fascinating records about Australia or your family’s history at the National Archives of Australia.
The National Archives,... More
National Bonsai and Penjing Collection of Australia
Parkes - Take time out to enjoy this permanent display of bonsai and penjing. Paper-bark, Montezuma cypress, and other exotic and native trees were all created... More
National Capital Exhibition
Canberra - The National Capital Exhibition is a great place to start your tour of Canberra. Explore the people, events, history and design that contributed to the... More
National Film and Sound Archive
Acton - Discover the world of Australian film, television and recorded sound at the National Film and Sound Archive. Explore the interactive exhibition containing... More
National Gallery of Australia
Parkes - Visit more than 100,000 works of art and world-class art exhibitions at the National Gallery of Australia. See the famous Blue poles. Discover Australian... More
National Library of Australia
Parkes - See the beautiful, the rare and the unexpected at the National Library of Australia on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin. Enjoy unparalleled access to... More
National Museum of Australia
Acton - Explore what it means to be Australian at the National Museum of Australia. Marvel at thousands of objects that represent Australia’s history and... More
National Portrait Gallery
Parkes - See more than 400 portraits of people who have shaped the nation at the National Portrait Gallery. Be amazed at the paintings, drawings, sculptural works... More
National Zoo and Aquarium
Canberra - Visit Australia's only combined zoo and aquarium with the largest inland aquarium. See Australia's largest collection of big cats, giraffes and bears.... More
Old Parliament House Gardens
Parkes - The Old Parliament House Gardens are in the heart of the Parliamentary Zone on either side of Old Parliament House. The four rose gardens were established... More
Parliament House
Canberra - Marvel at the 81 metre flagpole with an Australian flag bigger than a double-decker bus at Parliament House – home of Federal Parliament. Head up... More
Pialligo Estate Wines
Pialligo - Pialligo Estate Wines vineyard and tasting room are located in picturesque Pialligo, only 5 minutes away from the centre of Canberra with remarkable views... More
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