Celebrate Australia’s proud sporting achievements, delve into our unique political history, and reflect on our nation’s experience on the international stage. See our country through the eyes of our artists and experience Australian character through sound and film, books and exhibitions.

Find out more about Canberra!

• Family fun
• Cinemas
• National attractions
• Shopping and markets
• Entertainment and nightlife
• Landmarks and architecture
• Museums and galleries
• Arcades and games

With so many fun things to do, even the big kids can get away with returning to childhood in Canberra. Here are just some of the great things to do for families.

Top five things for kids to do in Canberra:

1. Freefall six metres down a vertical slide at Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre
2. Go on a special kids’ tour at the National Zoo and Aquarium to see tigons, cheetahs, bears, monkeys and giraffes
3. Take a tour with an elite athlete at the Australian Institute of Sport and test your skills at virtual rowing, wheelchair basketball and more
4. Play in the cubby houses at the National Museum of Australia
5. Tower over the miniature buildings at Cockington Green Gardens and take a ride on the mini steam train.

Canberra Attractions:

• National Zoo and Aquarium
• Questacon – the National Science and Technology Centre
• Australian War Memorial
• National Gallery of Australia
• National Museum of Australia
• National Library of Australia
• National Portrait Gallery
• Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House
• Parliament House
• National Film and Sound Archive
• Australian Institute of Sport

Enjoy the glorious spring weather by dining alfresco in the nation’s capital. Relax in a stylish cafe, dine with a lake view, or taste the freshest regional produce amongst the vines at a delicious winery restaurant or cafe. Canberra is a great destination for food lovers and with over 300 venues to choose from, the dining scene just gets better and better.

For great ideas on where to eat click onto the following websites:

• Out in Canberra
• De Groots Best Restaurants in Australia

For the best Canberra accommodation packages and deals for Floriade and NightFest please visit:

• Floriade
• NightFest

For more information please visit http://www.visitcanberra.com.au/