Explore Canberra

Find a mix of history, art and the outdoors in
Australia’s capital city.

Exploring Canberra

The small-yet-mighty capital of Canberra is a city that punches far above its weight. Well-known museums and historical sites are just the beginning. Dig a little deeper to find bustling brewpubs, hidden gems, quiet nature and family-friendly attractions. Head just outside the city to relax and unwind in a scenic cool-climate wine region that produces some stellar drops.

If you want to make the most of your trip to Canberra, the Visit Canberra website is the place to go.  From the top 10 things to do in Canberra to recommendations on where to stay and where to eat, you can find it all here.

Floriade

Australia’s biggest celebration of spring, Floriade will be on in Canberra from 14 September – 13 October 2024.

Floriade is a free flower and entertainment festival held annually in Canberra’s Commonwealth Park on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin. Featuring Insta-worthy floral displays, horticultural workshops, live music, a popular market, plus the region’s best food and wine, no spring is complete without a trip to Floriade.

Darling Portrait Prize

Daily from Saturday 22 June until Sunday 13 October 2024. 

The Darling Portrait Prize is a biennial national prize for Australian portrait painting honouring the legacy of Mr L Gordon Darling AC CMG. It offers a platform for artists to explore the evolving notion of Australian identity while celebrating emerging and established portrait painters. The 24 finalists will be on display at the National Portrait Gallery, June – October 2024. 

$15 Adult / $12 Concession / Under 18s free

National Dinosaur Museum

The National Dinosaur Museum is Australia’s largest permanent display of prehistoric specimens. The Museum houses over 150 dinosaur models, 23 complete skeletons, and over 300 displays of individual fossils in its multi-level indoor gallery, as well as a garden space featuring a 20-metre animatronic T. rex.

$20 adult/ $12 kid (4-16)/ $14 concession