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CANBERRA GUIDE: Family FunSTAY SAFEWITH THEWhile you are visiting Canberra, wewant you to enjoy everything that theregion has to offer. However, pleaseremember travel advice can changerapidly if COVID-19 cases appear.Always check the latest travel advice,register in advance for experiences,use Check in CBR, and enjoy your trip.CBR APPcovid19.act.gov.auVisitCanberra wish to acknowledge theTraditional Custodians of the ACT, theNgunnawal People. We wish to acknowledge andrespect their continuing culture and contributionthey make to the life of this city and this region. VisitCanberra August 2021. VisitCanberra is part of the ChiefMinister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate, ACTGovernment. Information correct at time of printing.Illustrations by Juliette Dudley.page 2CHECK IN
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CANBERRA GUIDE: Family FunBest outdoor funFrom flying a kiteon an idyllic hill at theArboretum to zoomingdown an alpine slide at CorinForest, Canberra’s outdoorexperiences guaranteemore than the sound ofexhilarating laughter.page 4odePThPugrolayisnda must.
visitcanberra.com.auCycle the LakeBurley Griffin bikeloopLAKE BURLEY GRIFFINYou can hire a bike fromthe Canberra and RegionVisitors Centre at RegattaPoint. It comes with a mapof Lake Burley Griffin’sloop rides, helmet andbike lock. Stop off atattractions around thelake or at a café to ith parks andplaygrounds acrossCanberra you’re neverfar away from fun.Slide and ski atCorin ForestPADDY’S RIVERIn winter try skiing or enjoysnow play, with snow machinesin action during the coolermonths. It’s perfect for firsttime snow-goers — withski gear and clothing hireavailable. All year roundenjoy the 1.2km metal alpineslide through the majesticMountain Ash forest plus acafé and picnic areas.Explore life inminiature atCockington GreenGardensNICHOLLSRide the little (kid-sized) steamtrain around immaculatelykept gardens at this miniaturevillage in Gold Creek, one ofCanberra’s longest family runattractions. Spot the streakeron the cricket pitch and viewintricate models of buildingsfrom around the world.corin.com.aucockingtongreen.com.auClimb through acornsat Pod PlaygroundAustralian NationalBotanic GardensWESTONACTONThis stunning nature themedplayground at the NationalArboretum Canberra is alocal favourite with kids.Nets connect large woodenacorn and banksia seedpods while music-makinginstruments also stimulateyoung minds. There’s anearby café inside theVillage Centre.Home to the world’s mostcomprehensive display ofliving native Australian plants,the Gardens are not far fromthe city centre. Pick up amap or follow the signs forthe various walks throughits diverse gardens. Stop byPollen Cafe or book intoJindii Eco .au/botanic-gardensRide a mini train and play mini golf atYarralumla PlaystationYARRALUMLAYoung children will love the miniature train ride and tiny farmwhile older ones will be kept occupied playing a round of minigolf on a Canberra-themed course — a place where putting ona replica Parliament House is encouraged.yarraps.com.aupage 5
CANBERRA GUIDE: Family funBestindoorfunChoose betweenmagical experiences,bouldering and racingaction — perfect to doyear-round.SkiatVerti kdInalwnorSoosortSp.page 6
visitcanberra.com.auHit the slopes all year round atVertikal Indoor Snow SportsFYSHWICKPerfect for first-time skiers or snowboarders or thosewanting to improve their ski fitness. This indoor centre,tucked into the hip Dairy Road precinct, offers a greatyear-round experience as well as apres-ski delights likehot chocolate and wood-fired pizza.uizzicAlley.vertikalsnowsports.comHarry Potter fansgo mad for QuizzicAlleyGRIFFITHFYSHWICKRace your friends in electricmotorised go-karts on anF1 style circuit, then playan 18-hole round of glowin-the-dark mini golf. Ifyou’ve still got energy toburn, there’s a 30m x 13msynthetic ice-skating rink —Australia’s first.Wizardry and magic isguaranteed at this HarryPotter themed shop, thefirst of its kind in Australia.Stock up on merchandiseand time your visit foran event such as potionmaking at the Academyof Sorcery.powerkarts.com.auquizzicalley.comDeciding what todo is half the fun atKing PinInspire yourbudding scientist atQuestaconClimb up the wallsat BlocHausCANBERRA CITYPARKESIt’s the ultimate kids’entertainment spot locatedinside the Canberra Centre.It features a bowling alley,spin table tennis, escaperooms, arcade games,karaoke, pool tables and more.A comprehensive diningmenu is available with wineand cocktails for the adults.Watch enthralling livescience demonstrations andvisit all five of this sciencecentre’s galleries whereyou can feel the force of anearthquake, watch lightningstrike twice, see a hive with10,000 bees and learn aboutlife on Mars while gazing upat a 7m replica Mars globe.This Fyshwick boulderingcentre is perfect for kidsto get a taste of rockclimbing but as the wallsare shorter and the matsbelow padded, there’s noneed for ropes, partnersor gear. There’s an areadesigned specifically forfamilies and a coffee andtreat recharge s.com.auQGo-karts, mini golfand skating in onevenuelFeethemicagatMums and dadswill also lovethese activities.FYSHWICKpage 7
CANBERRA GUIDE: Family funTop forteensFor the age whenit’s difficult to please,we guarantee you’llgain more than a fewbrownie points withthese activities.page 8Fun on two wheels:scoot or segwayCatch classic cinemaat ARC CinemaEvents that are allabout the ‘gramPARKESACTONPARKESJoin a guided segway tourwith Seg Glide Ride on thesouthside of Lake Burley Griffinand complete a lap of the lake.Teens over 16 can hire a Beamor Neuron scooter in the citywhile those aged 12 plus mustbe accompanied by a parent orlegal guardian.segglideride.com.auRetro, classic and significantAustralian and internationalfilms are screened at theNational Film and SoundArchive’s ARC Cinema,housed in the formerAustralian Institute ofAnatomy building whichmany say is haunted. Ifyou get a chance, book aghost tour.Autumn’s EnlightenFestival and spring’sFloriade NightFest provideInsta-worthy photoopportunities. EnlightenFestival’s stunningilluminations on buildingsand outdoor art installationsalong with fun food optionsare the perfect backdropfor family photos.ridebeam.com rideneuron.comnfsa.gov.auevents.canberra.com.au
visitcanberra.com.auRide a segwayor pose for a picat NightFest.Keep your cool atCanberra Aqua ParkFoodie spotspopular with teensACTONVARIOUS LOCATIONSThis large inflatableobstacle course with ajumping pillow offerschallenging exercise andfun for teens at BlackMountain Peninsula eachsummer. Life jackets aresupplied, and lifeguardskeep an eye on those in the50-minute sessions.Grab a burger or a signatureloaded milkshake from MilkyLane. Share a Detroit stylepizza at Grease Monkey anda gelato at Gelato Messina.Go healthy at Local Pressor splurge on a spectacularlooking dessert at SpaceKitchen. Patissez is the spotfor tasty loaded tacos.canberraaquapark.comShop from brands atthe Canberra OutletCentreFYSHWICKIf it’s a bargain you’re lookingfor, designer brands atoutlet prices can be found inFyshwick at Canberra’s soleoutlet centre. Stores includeAdidas, Calvin Klein, T.KMaxx, Nike, Cotton On, Ally,Tommy Hilfiger and more.canberraoutletcentre.com.aupage 9
CANBERRA GUIDE: Family FunToddlerfriendlyCanberra Reptile ZooWalk in Bird AviaryNICHOLLSNICHOLLSIf spotting exotic animals bothbig and small is not enoughto excite your little ones,the Zoo has an impressiveAdventureland Playgroundfeaturing 55 activities andfibreglass animal sculpturesof varying sizes to capturememories of your visit.Touch a python or beardeddragon at this Gold CreekVillage reptile zoo that hasmore than 50 different speciesof reptiles and frogs on display.You’ll see everything from cutereptiles like turtles and theThick Tailed Gecko, to some ofthe world’s deadliest snakeslike the Eastern Brown.Canberra’s bird aviary is setacross 1,000 square metresand houses 500 birdsrepresenting more than60 different species fromAustralia and around theworld. On entry, you’ll receivesome food to feed the birds.Don’t be surprised if someland on lkinaviary.com.auCockington GreenGardensAustralian NationalBotanic GardensIndoor Play CentresNICHOLLSACTONYour little person will seemlike a giant amongst thehandcrafted miniaturedisplays. Ride the ministeam train for a greatview of the gardens andsee the 34-room WaverleyDoll House.Wander the gardens, spot waterdragons sunning themselvesand picnic on the green grassnear Pollen Café. Pick up aWho Did That? Children’s Trailactivity pack from the VisitorCentre and start exploringthis 30-minute walk.National Zoo &AquariumWESTONcockingtongreen.com.aupage 10parksaustralia.gov.au/botanic-gardensVARIOUSIf you’re looking to burn someenergy off, Canberra has anabundance of indoor playcentres across the capital.They include Kidzplore IndoorPlay Centre (Fyshwick),Lollipops Playland (MajuraPark), Funland Canberra(Mitchell), Let’s Play IndoorPlayground (Gold Creek) andLittle Sandpiper (Belconnen).
Tame your toddlerwith more than aneducational walkthrough a zoo,miniature train ridesand a chirpy visit to abird aviary.Meetarhinoupcloseat theZ oo.visitcanberra.com.auExplore theBotanic Gardens.page 11
CANBERRA GUIDE: Family FunCool forschool ageYour kids will leaveCanberra filled withmore than what theirschool textbookswould have toldthem after a visit toCanberra’s iconicattractions.Questacon is ahighlight of any tripto Canberra.page 12
RollofHonour.visitcanberra.com.autheacePl aypppoonThere areattractions andmuseums forevery interest inCanberra.Questacon —where scienceis funDigest dino facts atthe National DinosaurMuseumPARKESNICHOLLSScience really is fun at thisinteractive centre featuringthe Excited Particles theatretroupe. Different galleriestackle science concepts inan engaging way — one thatwill be a highlight of theircapital visit.Roam through the interactivedinosaur museum and graba snap with Sam the T-Rex.Check out the 23 dinosaurskeletons and 300 fossils andmake sure to join a JuniorPaleo tour. Torchlit tours areheld Friday nights duringschool um.com.aunma.gov.auWatch coins beingmade at the RoyalAustralian MintBe moved at theAustralian WarMemorialPlayUP at the Museumof AustralianDemocracyDEAKINCAMPBELLPARKESGaze into the Mint’s factoryfloor to see Titan, the Mint’srobot, dancing when it’s notdoing its work on the factoryfloor. Join a tour and learnabout the process of makingAustralia’s coins and seerare and significant coins ondisplay.No visit to Canberra iscomplete without a visitto this moving memorialwhich documents Australia’sinvolvement in wars andpeacekeeping efforts andcommemorates the liveslost. The Last Post ceremonybefore closing is a must.Time-warp back prior tothe mid-1980s to see howpollies worked in this artdeco heritage building. Nowa Museum telling Australia’sstory of democracy, itprovides engaging galleriesincluding the popular PlayUPinteractive family space.ramint.gov.auawm.gov.aumoadoph.gov.auSee a snapshot ofour nation at theNational Museum ofAustraliaHome to more than 210,000objects representingAustralia’s history and culturalheritage, this museum is atreasure trove for the nation.Take a tour or explore thegalleries and exhibitions.page 13
CANBERRA GUIDE: Family FunFeedingthe troopsGelato MessinaBRADDONQueues have been known tostretch down the street fora gelato at this popular spot.Promising outstanding flavourcombinations and a gourmetapproach to the humble twoscoops on a cone, it’s alwaysa fun end to a meal.A Brodburgerworth waiting forFYSHWICK,KINGSTON, PHILLIPQuirky lookingdesserts atSpace KitchenWODENThe menu has somethingfor everyone fromthe very Canberran‘Capital’ to the ‘Oh MyVegan (OMV)’ and babyversions. Order onlineto avoid the wait.Sugar fiends will love theover the top, colourfuldesserts in this unassumingcafé set among businessoffices. Some look just tooamazing to eat. But eat it,you will.brodburger.com.auspace-kitchen.com.auPizza and burgers atGrease MonkeyGoodberry’sfrozen custardPatissez Tijuana tacosBRADDON, GUNGAHLINPHILLIPBELCONNEN,ERINDALEMouth-watering burgers,fried chicken, fries andmilkshakes are staples ofthis Braddon original. TheirDetroit style pizzas (Braddonand Gungahlin only) namedafter car brands are next leveland loved by young and old.Most evenings you canspot this purveyor of frozencustard that’s smootherand creamier than icecream due to the hordesof teenagers orderingtheir favourite ‘concrete’flavour mix. It’s that good.Patissez’s tacos have toppledtheir famous Freakshakes. Thecrispy Tijuana tacos loadedwith everything from garlicand chilli grilled prawns topulled pork shoulder andcrispy chicken tenderloinswarrant a visit for both theirflavour and donpage 14From frozen custardto Detroit pizza andloaded tacos, these veryspecial treats and uniquelyCanberra food experienceswill have you wanting toreturn for more thanone treat.KINGSTON
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