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Australia’s capital has a way of surprising you. Behind the museums and monuments sits a city full of good food, open sky and clever little experiences worth clearing a weekend for. Whether you live here, you’re passing through, or you’re planning a getaway, there’s plenty to fill the day and plenty to remember afterwards.
RedBalloon brings together the best things to do in Canberra in one place. Learn to toss the perfect base at a Pizza Making Masterclass, fire up the grill at a Middle Eastern BBQ Cooking Class, or settle in for Champagne High Tea at The Marion. Prefer the outdoors? Drift across Lake Burley Griffin on a Private Electric Picnic Boat, or look up at the night sky on a Guided Stargazing Session with an Astronomer.
Bringing the family? An Alpaca Adventure at Blackwattle Alpaca Farm keeps the little ones grinning, and the Majura Pines Tree Ropes Course is a fun way to burn some energy up in the treetops.
Every experience makes a great gift too. Give someone a day they’ll actually talk about, or keep it open with a RedBalloon Gift Voucher so they can pick their own.
Things to Do in Canberra
Canberra is the heart of the nation’s capital, home to Parliament House, the Australian War Memorial and the High Court. But the best things to do here often sit just off the tourist trail. You’ll find cooking classes and long lunches, farm visits and forest ropes courses, spa afternoons and stargazing nights, all within easy reach of the city centre.
RedBalloon has a Canberra experience for every kind of day out. Catch up with friends over an Axe Throwing Session, unwind with an Infrared Sauna and Head Spa, or see the city through a different lens on a Women’s History Walking Tour. These make brilliant gifts for a birthday, an anniversary or Christmas, and they’re just as good for treating yourself.
What are the top 5 things to do in Canberra?
Here are five Canberra favourites to get you started:
– Stargazing with an Astronomer
– Private Electric Picnic Boat Cruise on Lake Burley Griffin
– Champagne High Tea at The Marion
– Alpaca Farm Visit at Blackwattle
– Pizza Making Masterclass
Can’t decide? A Gift Voucher lets them choose their own.
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Browse Canberra by what you’re in the mood for: Food Tasting and Tours, Cooking Classes, High Tea, Day Spa Packages, Animal Experiences, and Experiences for 2.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best things to do in Canberra? Canberra covers all the bases. Sit down to a 3 Course Sharing Menu with Wine for two, then browse the full lineup on the Canberra experiences page to build out your day.
What are the best indoor things to do in Canberra? Escape the weather with a South American BBQ Cooking Class, or settle in for a leisurely Cocktail High Tea at The Marion.
What are the best food and drink spots in Canberra? Foodies do well here. Pair local drops with a 2 Course Meat Dining Menu with Wine, or raise a glass over a Sparkling Wine High Tea at The Marion.
What are the best outdoor things to do in Canberra? Get out into the fresh air on a 1 Hour Private Electric Picnic Boat Cruise along Lake Burley Griffin, drinks and good company in tow.
What are the best things to do in Canberra with kids? Meet the herd on a Boho Alpaca Picnic out in the countryside, an easy, hands-on afternoon the whole family enjoys.
What are the best things to do in Canberra this weekend? Slow the weekend right down with an Infrared Sauna and Full Body Massage, or treat yourself to a Warm Oil Upper Body and Facial Massage with Hair Wash.
What are the best day trips from Canberra? Canberra sits within easy reach of some of NSW’s best regions. Head east to the South Coast for beaches, or explore the wineries and country escapes across regional NSW and the Blue Mountains.
Looking Beyond Canberra?
If you’re happy to travel a little further, there’s plenty nearby. The NSW South Coast trades the bush for beaches and coastal walks, regional NSW is full of cellar doors and country getaways, and the Blue Mountains deliver clifftop views within a comfortable drive.