Southern Cross Club Canberra
Finding a welcoming venue that seamlessly accommodates family gatherings, kids’ entertainment, and relaxed dining is a top priority for parents and grandparents alike. The Canberra Southern Cross Club has been supporting the local community since 1972, providing comfortable spaces where friends and family can come together for good food and great entertainment. With five licensed premises spread across the region, the club continually improves its family-friendly facilities, making it a reliable staple for Canberra outings.
Southern Cross Club Woden
Centrally located at 92-96 Corinna Street in Phillip, the Woden venue offers relaxed, contemporary spaces designed for members and their guests to enjoy. It is an excellent spot for family meals, featuring diverse dining options and regular live entertainment. The venue also hosts major community events and special touring school holiday shows, such as “The Magical World of Crazy Science,” ensuring there is always something engaging to keep the children amused.
Canberra Southern Cross Club Tuggeranong
Situated on the southside of Canberra at the corner of Pitman and Holwell Street in Greenway, the Tuggeranong club is a fantastic destination for casual get-togethers. The venue features spacious entertaining areas, including the large Brindabella Room, and a regular line-up of kid-centric entertainment. Families can head down for lively community activities, such as free Pixar Family Trivia afternoons, making it a highly popular weekend destination for southside residents.
Southern Cross Club Jamison
Positioned on the northside of Canberra at the corner of Catchpole and Bowman Street in Macquarie, the Jamison venue serves as a favourite local meeting place. It combines warm hospitality with excellent, versatile facilities, including the modern Catchpole Room and the Jamison Boardroom. With its friendly neighbourhood atmosphere, it provides a hassle-free setting for a relaxed midweek family dinner or a lazy Sunday morning breakfast.
Snapper & Co
For a more casual, open-air dining experience, Snapper & Co is located at Mariner Place in Yarralumla. This outdoor favourite provides full bar facilities and a delicious menu right on the water’s edge. Families can purchase fresh fish and chips or a casual bite to eat, choosing to dine on the deck or enjoy a relaxed picnic together on the lawns.
Canberra Southern Cross Yacht Club
Sharing the scenic Mariner Place location in Yarralumla, the main Canberra Southern Cross Yacht Club sits directly on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin. The venue offers beautiful, panoramic water views from its elegant dining spaces, including the Lotus Room, the Yacht Club Restaurant, and a light-filled outdoor balcony protected from the elements. To make family outings as straightforward as possible, the precinct provides extensive free parking, allowing you to focus on the lovely views and great food.
Stellar Canberra
Located at the corner of Yamba Drive and Launceston Street in Phillip, Stellar Canberra is a dedicated health and wellbeing precinct designed to look after the physical needs of the local community. The state-of-the-art facility is built around family wellness, providing specialized care, high-quality community amenities, and dedicated sports coaching in a clean, professional, and encouraging environment.
Learn to Swim Program
Housed inside the Stellar Canberra facility, the Learn to Swim program follows the Royal Life Saving Society’s trusted Swim and Survive framework. This structure gives children a nationally recognised, skill-based pathway to build lifelong water-safety habits. Priced at $23.50 AUD per week, per booking, the program features flexible, week-to-week payments so families are never locked into long-term upfront fees.
The classes are run by qualified, patient instructors who provide regular assessments and continuous progress feedback. The program is carefully tailored across specific age brackets and skill levels:
- Octopuses: For infants aged 6 months to 3 years, focusing on water confidence and initial survival familiarisation.
- Turtles, Seals, and Rays: Designed for children from 3 years of age to increase water safety and teach vital movement skills.
- Tuna, Barra, and Wahoo: Focuses on turning early water movements into formal swimming strokes and independent survival skills.
- Sharks, Marlins, and Dolphins: Advanced levels where older children refine their stroke techniques and build strong, capable water stamina.
Evening swimming lessons are also available for adults at the same rate of $23.50 AUD per week, offering 30-minute technique and confidence classes tailored to individual goals.
Kids Birthday Party
When it comes to celebrating a special milestone, the club takes all the stress out of event planning by providing comprehensive children’s party packages. Parents only need to provide a minimum of seven days’ notice to book a dedicated space, allowing the club’s event teams to handle all the cooking, setup, and post-party cleaning duty.
Henry’s Parties
Available exclusively at the Woden and Jamison venues, Henry’s Parties ensure a highly entertaining birthday experience. Each booking includes food from the special Henry’s Kids Menu, alongside 40 minutes of credit for each guest to use in Henry’s Arcade and completely unlimited time on the indoor playground.
For families wanting to create an extra special celebration, optional items can be added to the package, including professional face painting, custom birthday cakes, and themed party bags. The adults are well looked after too; parents can pre-order from a premium selection of gourmet sharing platters, providing a perfect grazing option while the children play safely nearby. For ongoing fun, children aged 3 to 12 can also join Henry’s Club for free to unlock regular activities, rewards, and special programs throughout the year.
