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Australia’s capital city, Canberra, is nestled between two mountains – Black Mountain and Mt Ainslie and is located on the ancient lands of the Indigenous Ngunnawal people, who call it “Kamberra” meaning “meeting place”.

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Canberra
CANBERRA - Australia’s capital city, Canberra, is nestled between two mountains – Black Mountain and Mt Ainslie and is located on the ancient lands of the Indigenous Ngunnawal people, who call it “Kamberra” meaning “meeting place”.  Well considering it is the place chosen for our Federal Parliament to meet, then it is well named!! After school, on the weekend, for the holidays, in the city, by the lake, in the hills, or at the myriad of parks in and around Canberra there are hundreds of things to do. Historic museums, natural beauty, national sporting teams, hands on learning experiences - Canberra is full of surprises!  There is really no other place where so much is all so close. Canberra City is known as “Civic” and is situated on the banks of Lake Burley Griffin  (named for the architect of the city) and is dotted with interesting places to visit and engage with. It forms one point of the “Parliamentary Triangle” together with Parliament House and Defence Headquarters.  It sounds serious, but it is  jam-packed with fun family activities.
Things to do in the area include:

  • Alivio Tourist Park Canberra

    Nestled in a quiet bushland setting less than five minutes from the heart of the city, Alivio Tourist Park is your perfect home away from home when visiting Canberra, with friendly, helpful staff.

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  • National Zoo & Aquarium

    The National Zoo and Aquarium is a privately owned 19-hectare zoo and aquarium in the Australian capital city of Canberra.

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  • Canberra Glassworks

    Canberra Glassworks is an Australian gallery and glass art studio open to the general public to view the glass artists working. 

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  • Power Kart Raceway

    Canberra’s ultimate go-karting experience. Featuring world class electric go-karts on an F1 style indoor circuit, Power Kart Raceway is an exhilarating racing experience like no other.

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  • Royal Australian Mint

    The Royal Australian Mint is the sole producer of all of Australia's circulating coins and is also a very popular tourist destination for visitors and locals alike

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  • National Library of Australia

    The National Library of Australia encompasses Reading Rooms, a Treasures Gallery, changing Exhibitions, a bookshop and cafes.

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  • The Bank Indoor Skate Park

    Canberra's only dedicated Scooter shop and Indoor Skatepark

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  • Basketball ACT

    Basketball ACT is conducting the Great Basketball Adventure Raffle where you can win a chance to be with the crowd at the Boomers v USA game in Melbourne in August!

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  • Canberra Reptile Zoo

    Place to watch & even touch native Australian frogs & reptiles, including snakes, turtles & crocs.

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  • Canberra Museum and Gallery

    Canberra Museum and Gallery serves a unique role as a place to experience the diverse history and contemporary culture of the Canberra region

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  • MoAD

    The Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House is a living museum of social and political history.

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  • National Capital Exhibition

    The National Capital Exhibition tells the Story of Canberra featuring educational exhibits on how Canberra was designed & a city diorama.

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  • Canberra Region Visitors Centre

    A central place to find information about our services, activities for the ACT.

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  • Softball ACT

    Softball ACT operates junior and senior competitions in the ACT, providing development pathways and social competition for all ages and levels of ability.

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  • Canberra Theatre Centre

    Plays and music in a modern building with 3 venues ranging from large and historic to intimate.

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  • Limelight Cinema

    A high-tech multiplex with stadium seats and boutique screens.

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  • Telstra Tower

    Open since 1980, this 195m-high telecoms tower has observation decks, a cafe & exhibition space.

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  • Australian Institute of Sport

    Sporting precinct dedicated to providing Australia with world-class sports people.

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  • Iplay Australia

    iPlay Belconnen is definitely an arcade game changer! Fitted with laser tag, 4 AMF bowling lanes, dodgem cars and over 50 arcade machines - you will never get bored here!

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  • Netball ACT

    The SolarHub ACT Netball Centre is located at Southwell Park, Lyneham and is home to Netball ACT – the governing body for netball in the ACT and region

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  • Warehouse Circus

    With over 25 years of experience teaching circus to young people in the Canberra region, Warehouse Circus is one of Australia's finest Youth Circus organisations which is both fun and full of achievement.

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  • Cockington Green Gardens

    Cockington Green Gardens is a park of miniatures with delightful and fascinating display of meticulously crafted miniature buildings.

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