10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Australian Capital Territory That You Shouldn't Miss

January 25, 2022 Velvet Champine

The Australian Capital Territory (ACT; known as the Federal Capital Territory until 1938) is Australia's federal district, located in the south-east of the country and enclaved within the state of New South Wales. It contains Canberra, the capital city of Australia.
Restaurants in Australian Capital Territory

1. Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve

Paddys River Rd, Canberra 2620 Australia +61 2 6207 7921 [email protected] http://www.tidbinbilla.act.gov.au
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5.0 based on 307 reviews

Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve

Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve is nestled at the base of the Tidbinbilla Range, and is only a 40 minute drive south-west of Canberra’s city centre. Located within the reserve is a Sanctuary of five ponds and weirs abundant with wildlife including platypus. There is an over 80% chance of seeing these rare and usually elusive animals! Other native animals you may encounter include koalas, emus, kangaroos and many bird and reptile species. Tidbinbilla is also a leader in conservation with a breeding program focusing on the Northern Corroboree Frog, Southern Brush-Tailed Rock-Wallaby and the Eastern Bettong. Tidbinbilla has a rich cultural landscape dating back over 25 000 years and is the traditional Country of the Ngunnawal people. The Tidbinbilla Valley also reflects the European history of the area with historic homesteads and evidence of farming scattered throughout the reserve. Unique accommodation is available at one of the historic homesteads, Nils Desperandum.

Reviewed By gregoryd762

This place has been on our radar for years, but this was our first opportunity to visit. Good visitor center, excellent maps of walks and attractions. We spent over 2 hours walking around the Sanctuary-absolutely beautiful, with lots of widlife - and also walked up to Hanging Rock and the Rock Valley homestead ruins. So many great walks to do- we will definitely come back on future trips to Canberra homestead ruins

2. Australian War Memorial

Treloar Crescent Campbell, Canberra 2612 Australia +61 2 6243 4211 [email protected] http://www.awm.gov.au
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Australian War Memorial

The Australian War Memorial combines a shrine, a world-class museum, and an extensive archive. The Memorial's purpose is to commemorate the sacrifice of those Australians who have died in war. Its mission is to assist Australians to remember, interpret and understand the Australian experience of war and its enduring impact on Australian society. The Memorial offers a range of guided tours, including a 1 hour highlights audio tour.

Reviewed By katherinerQ2707XT - Bodalla, Australia

at present to visit you have to book times and locations , you wish to visit, 1 hour spent at Anzac Hall where there are 3 small video presentations which are highly informative as well as the displays , the galleries and commemorative area you are able to view for two hour periods and also access to gift shop , and you can also book for the last post ceremony which is always poignant , there is no cost to visit or for booking and you can still make donations electronically at the entrance to gallery area . cafe inside Anzac hall is closed at present , poppies which is located outside near underground car park is still operating

3. Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary

Justice Kelly Street Corner of Quinane Avenue, 2914 Australia [email protected] http://www.mulligansflat.org.au
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Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary

Step back in time and experience Australia's woodlands before clearing and introduced predators took its unique woodland wildlife. Enter the protective predator-proof fence of the sanctuary and watch Echidnas waddle, wildflowers bloom and rare marsupials hop. Mulligans Flat is a sanctuary at the forefront of Australian wildlife conservation. Protecting the largest patch of Box Gum Grassy Woodlands in the world, they work by 'restoring nature, transforming thinking and inspiring action for conservation'. Here locally extinct animals like the Eastern Bettong and Eastern Quoll have been reintroduced to Mulligans Flat, after being absent from mainland Australia for 100 years. It is the only place in Canberra where you can see these critters in the wild. Book a guided Twilight Tour via our website, or download our app for a daytime audio experience.

Reviewed By rossh812 - Unawatuna, Sri Lanka

Brilliant !!! The Twilight tour is a must for all. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable & passionate about Mulligan's Woodlands it's work in re establishing native wildlife. We where lucky to spot Wallabies. Eastern Bettong, Tawny Frogmouth "owl" , Possums & possibly a sugar glider. This is up there with washing elephants. A must do in Canberra

4. Lake Burley Griffin

Canberra Australia +61 419 418 846 http://www.nca.gov.au/attraction/lake-burley-griffin
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4.5 based on 1,905 reviews

Lake Burley Griffin

Reviewed By mykej - Jakarta, Indonesia

The lake is the heart of Canberra and whether you are into fitness -hire a bike walk run- or relaxing it has somuch to offer. Sit at regatta point on the hill and take it all in while the captain cook fountain erupts or go to the yacht club on south shore for a drink and food. walk over and around the bridges is a beautiful walk. Its all good. just dont go swimming in winter.

Parkes Place, Canberra 2601 Australia +61 2 6240 6502 [email protected] http://nga.gov.au
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National Gallery of Australia

The NGA is home to Australia's national collection of visual arts. The national collection includes 170,000 iconic and highly celebrated works of art spanning four main areas: Australian art, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, Asian art, and European and American art.

Reviewed By H5458EUbrianm - Oxford, United Kingdom

This is a very good museum with a splendid collection of aboriginal arts. There is also a good selection of international artists such as Jackson Pollock, Bridget Riley (three pictures) , Andy Warhol, Roy Liechtenstein and Gorges Seurat amongst others. One of the two Pollocks is reputed to his masterpiece. However, the museum suffers from not having at least some pictures by great modern artists such as Francis Bacon, and Pablo Picasso Nonetheless, it doe have a great collection of ceramics.as well as Aboriginal pictures. There is a cafeteria and a shop.

6. Australian National Botanic Gardens

Clunies Ross St Black Mountain, Canberra 2601 Australia +61 2 6250 9540 http://www.anbg.gov.au/gardens/index.html
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Australian National Botanic Gardens

The national collection of Australian native plants; inspiring, informing and connecting people with the Australian flora.

Reviewed By joniquelife - Australia, null

This is quite a big gardens spread out over a large area with a multitude of habitats from the rainforest to the desert and everything in between. There is an awesome rainforest walk down below ground level with misters to add that extra rainforest feel and also a tree house that you can climb... winning ???? We love visiting botanic gardens all around Australia and comparing them, this one would definitely be top 3 so far You need to pay for parking here ( $3.50 per hour) or park further away and walk! “Jonique Life” Follow our journey around Australia on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube as we highlight wonderful experiences and magical places you can add to your ever growing bucket list.

7. Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex

421 Discovery Drive off Cotter & Paddys River Roads, Tidbinbilla, Paddys River 2620 Australia +61 2 6201 7800 https://www.cdscc.nasa.gov
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Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex

Reviewed By 381devinc

The cafe is very good and the visitor centre kept us interested for about an hour. Well worth the drive from Canberra. Good for families with kids. Could combine with a visit to tidbinbilla nature reserve.

8. National Museum of Australia

Lawson Crescent Acton Peninsula, Canberra 2601 Australia +61 1800 026 132 [email protected] http://www.nma.gov.au
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National Museum of Australia

Discover where Australia’s stories come alive at the National Museum of Australia. Located on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin, the Museum’s stunning architecture offers visitors an extraordinary place to explore the rich and diverse stories of Australia and its people.

Reviewed By PantaOz - Wuxi, China

Great place to learn about the history of this great country, and especially the Australian Aboriginal culture and people. We had fun... family of two adults and two kids can stay there all day, especially at the kids' interactive part where most of the Canberra schools take their youngsters. Exhibitions: great., service: great... shopping: great... atmosphere: great... price: great - it is free entry! If you need a taxi later, the desk will kindly ring for you. Smiles everywhere!

9. Australian Parliament House

The Parliamentary Triangle, Canberra 2600 Australia +61 2 6277 5399 [email protected] http://www.aph.gov.au/Visit_Parliament
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Australian Parliament House

The home of Australia's Parliament and the meeting place of a nation, Australian Parliament House offers visitors to Canberra a unique experience. Visit Parliament House and experience Australia's robust democracy in action. You can watch Question Time, see bills being debated, and sit in on committee inquiries as current issues are explored in detail. You'll also find some of Australia's finest historical treasures and contemporary art on display throughout the building, and in our permanent and temporary exhibitions. You’re welcome at the meeting place of our nation. Parliament House is open every day except Christmas Day. Non-sitting days 9am-5pm Sitting days Mon-Tue 9am-6pm, Wed-Thu 8.30am-6pm

Reviewed By mancinellifamily - Wood Wood, Australia

A great clean city with lots of free activities, Parliament House was a definite must see and the rest of Canberra is just beautiful in Autumn leaves, fantastic gardens, perfect weather

10. Questacon

King Edward Terrace Act, Canberra 2600 Australia +61 2 6270 2800 [email protected] http://Questacon.edu.au
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Questacon

With over 200 educational and interactive exhibits, Questacon seeks to make science fun for all.

Reviewed By TeaGeeCee - Seven Hills, Australia

The mini Q gallery is fantastic with active and pretend play that is key for supporting development in 0-6 year olds and it was so engaging and the staff were fantastic. We all had a blast there’s something for everybody!

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