The 10 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Australian Capital Territory, Australia

May 16, 2022 Mollie Coke

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. Eat Canberra

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Eat Canberra

Eat Canberra Food Tours are a unique way to explore Canberra’s food scene! The tours are for locals, interstate and international visitors and are a great way to meet other people and enjoy a day out in the nation’s capital. You will discover hidden gems and hot spots and indulge in lots of delicious food. We offer a range of tours and can also arrange private tours for all occasions.

3. The Truffle Farm

23 Mount Majura Rd, Canberra 2609 Australia +61 400 483 082 [email protected] http://www.thetrufflefarm.com.au
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5.0 based on 77 reviews

The Truffle Farm

Truffle Hunting and Cooking School.

Reviewed By lummyl

The whole experience from understanding the history of the Truffle Farm to how they are farmed, the dog training and seeing them in action together with the awesome food supplied on the day was a very memorable experience. The stories told by both Jason and Damian were not only informative but very entertaining. My (adult) family and friends had a great afternoon there and will enjoy the truffle we purchased in yet to be cooked dinner. Well done to the teams at the Truffle Farm and you deserve contiued success.

4. Riddle Room

8B/160 Lysaght Street, Mitchell, Canberra 2911 Australia +61 2 6174 1137 [email protected] http://riddleroom.com.au
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Riddle Room

What is an Escape Room? An Escape Room is a fun and exciting experience like no other. You are placed into a specially designed room with your friends and you have to solve a series of puzzles using only the items in the room to progress through a story and find your way out. You will have 60 minutes to successfully complete your objective. Each puzzle is different and will require you think inventively. You will need to think about clues carefully, analyse your surrounding, use objects in unusual ways and work as a team to escape. As you solve each puzzle you’ll uncover new information that will make you rethink everything in the room. Communication with your team is the most important tool to use if you want to get out in time. Escape Rooms first begun in 2007 in Japan and have quickly spread to all corners of the globe. In Australia, escape rooms started in Melbourne and then made their way across the country. As the awareness of escape rooms grew it was important that Canberra has its own escape room so we weren’t being left behind. The Nightmare Room You are contacted by the DreamWake Corp. an experimental science facility that specialise in Oneirology, the study of dreams. They have developed a new technology which can transfer a conscious mind into another's subconscious. They need your help with a particular case; a patient is trapped inside a recurring nightmare. The DreamWake Corp. believe that if you are able to go deep into her subconscious and find out what is causing the nightmare she’ll be able to wake up. This procedure has never been fully tested and once inside you'll only have 60 minutes before you lose your connection and become trapped inside her nightmare forever. Anything could happen in the Nightmare Room.

Reviewed By Holforha21

We attempted the hotel room and had a blast! it was our first escape room and our host was incredible Sarah, was so helpful and supportive and I would recommend going just to see her! The hotel room was incredible and unique and would be my highest recommendation would definitely go back to the riddle room to complete their other rooms, also a new room is coming out in January. It was the best fun our family has had in a long time, The room required moving objects to complete the room and was a one of a kind room.

5. Canberra Antiques Centre

37 Townsville St, Canberra 2609 Australia +61 2 6162 3737 http://www.CanberraAntiques.com
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Canberra Antiques Centre

6. Canberra Guided Tours

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Canberra Guided Tours

The team at Canberra Guided Tours are passionate about providing expert guided tours in and around Australia’s National Capital. When the business first started in 1961, our city was just starting to grow. Canberra was a country town with a small population and no Lake. Original operators, Mary and Jack Dando gave visitors a memorable experience to the Nation’s Capital. At that time, Civic was known by the Sydney and Melbourne buildings; Duntroon, a country area; Albert Hall, The Canberra Hotel (now The Hyatt) and Old Parliament House. These were the main points of interest to see. All were brought together by a bridge that went over the Molonglo River, now Lake Burley Griffin. Today, Canberra has grown into a thriving hub, and we’re delighted to showcase the city and the region.

7. Escape Rooms Canberra

2/24 Dundas Ct, Canberra 2606 Australia +61 2 6281 5729 [email protected] http://www.escaperoomscanberra.com/
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Escape Rooms Canberra

Escape Rooms Canberra is one of the areas leading escape the room companies. With experiences ranging from escaping a doomed house during the Salem witch trials to outsmarting a deranged toy shop owner to infiltrating a vault set in a post apocalyptic landscape, there is no shortage of challenges to face. With friendly staff, a great atmosphere and an ever evolving repertoire of escape games, there's no more exciting way to spend 60 minutes. Accept the Challenge, Escape the Room.

Reviewed By mitchellh876 - Sydney Olympic Park, Australia

Great fun and great service, worth every dollar and helpful staff when you get stuck, will come back and do it again

8. Expedition Escape Rooms

108 Bunda St Unit 11, Canberra 2601 Australia +61 2 5105 2014 [email protected] http://www.expeditionescaperooms.com
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Expedition Escape Rooms

Locked in a themed immersive space, you have one hour to discover hidden secrets, find your identity, save your expedition! Time is running out. A challenging and fun experience for family, friends and people of all ages.

Reviewed By georg1e98

My friends and I had a great time playing the da vinci room, it was my first escape room and a great experience

9. Canberra Secrets

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Canberra Secrets

Canberra Secrets personalised tours provide a true local perspective of what makes this city tick, highlighting the secrets and the quirky within — from the national attractions, through to the city’s thriving cafe culture and the wonders of the Australian bush. Check out tour options and discounts on our website. We tailor tours to provide you with a unique experience. You’ll see the sights but also discover the ‘secrets’ and the quirky things that are little known, behind the scenes. Tours vary to allow flexibility, spontaneity and to give you the best possible experience. You will receive factual up-to-date information, entertaining narrative, great stories of things from ‘behind the scenes’, and, most importantly, you’ll have fun! Why not experience a Canberra Secrets Highlights Tour, private tailored tour, beer and brewery tour or a winery tour. Or let is create the tour perfect just for you!

10. Geoscience Australia

Cnr Jerrabomberra Ave and Hindmarsh Drive, Canberra 2609 Australia +61 2 6249 9673 [email protected] http://www.ga.gov.au
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Geoscience Australia

The Visitor Centre is now open to the public from the Visitors Car Park entry. Please ring reception on 6249 9111 upon arrival, and they will open the front entry doors. Visitors will then need to complete the Check-in CBR App. The Visitor Centre is designed for self-guided tours, and is usually open to the public from Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, excluding public holidays. Explore Australia’s National Mineral and Fossil Collection and enjoy the Geoscientific displays throughout. Study the building's ecologically sustainable design features and learn about the unique geothermal heating system. Located outside the front of the building (and available every day of the year) is the Geological Time-Walk (1.1km). Take a walk from the beginnings of the Earth to the present day. FREE admission and parking available onsite.

Reviewed By 775traveller

A variety of gemstones, crystals and rocks to look at as well as displays on eathquakes and geology. The cafe is excellent too.

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