Top Things to do in Canberra
The 10 Best Points of Interest & Landmarks in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
You can fit a lot into a visit to Australia’s capital city. Surrounded by nature parks, Canberra is best known for a vast collection of history and culture that provides a snapshot of the nation. Discover precincts housing, thriving local arts and foodie scenes, family friendly attractions, outdoor experiences and the acclaimed cool-climate wineries that dot the surrounding area.
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1. Australian Parliament House
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4.5 based on 3,803 reviews
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
2. Turner from the Tate - National Gallery of Australia
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
3. Mount Painter Lookout
4. Mount Ainslie Lookout
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4.5 based on 2,255 reviews
Reviewed By joniquelife - Australia, null
This definitely did not disappoint with these stunning sunset views! The mountain is perfectly situated and built in a way that it lines up with the War Memorial and Parliament House ,there are also several bush walking trails heading to the top with the most popular being the Kokoda Trail starting behind the War Memorial. There is also a road you can use to drive up if you don’t feel like the hike ???? “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.
5. Australian Academy of Science
6. National Library of Australia
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4.5 based on 690 reviews
Welcome to the National Library of Australia – the home of Australian stories. Whether you are a culture lover looking to visit an exhibition, a researcher uncovering new knowledge from our 10-million-items-and-counting collection, or you need a gift from the Bookshop, followed by a coffee at Bookplate cafe, plan your visit today. Our three exhibition galleries are free to enter and open from 9am to 5pm every day. The National Library Bookshop is open daily, as is Bookplate Cafe. The Reading Rooms are open daily except on public holidays. In accordance with our COVID-safe regulations, during your visit, please follow all precautions that are in place to protect you, other visitors, and our staff, including checking in, physical distancing and personal hygiene. Please stay home if you’re unwell – visitors exhibiting symptoms of illness may be asked to leave. Visit our website, nla.gov.au, or follow us on social media for more information about our opening hours and what’s on.
Reviewed By raodevi10 - Fairy Meadow, Australia
Magnificent View of NLA on the banks of Lake Burley Griffin from Commonwealth Bridge enroute to its location in Parkes is forever memorable sight thats likened to Parthenon on Acropolis in Greece by me & my family and probably by most tourists & visitors; NLA is a treasure trove of national historical Books, magazines, pictures, photographs, maps, sheet music, manuscripts & websites; collection of publications made available to the Australian public being a national reference & research library by virtue of legal deposit of books by Australian authors, digital and hard-copy Australian published materials; NLA is a must see landmark Commonwealth Heritage listed National Monument & Depository of Knowledge. NLA houses a Bookshop with Souvenirs, Bookplate Cafe', Reading Rooms of various collections, TROVE the National Bibliographic Database and Exhibition Galleries featuring artists, authors or historical voyages for eg. the Exhibition of Captain Cook and the Pacific for public information & entertainment. Our visit to 'Cook and the Pacific' as given below was one of my many memorable visits and awesome experience at NLA the Australian Icon???? that exudes cool calm & collected aura. COOK and the PACIFIC EXHIBITION at National Library of Australia an interesting historical expose' of an enigmatic Explorer, Navigator, Cartographer Captain James Cook & his Ship Endeavour; Cook's Voyages of Discovery from 1768-1780 three extraodinary expeditions were both scientific & strategic covering Pacific Islands, Polynesian Cultures, Tahiti, New Zealand, Australia, Hawaii! ???? ????????????????️????Someone had to do it for the benefit of prevailing & the generations to come???? Also on display Beauty Rich & Rare Sound and Light experience of Natural Beauty through the eyes & genus of the Naturalist Joseph Banks????????????????????????
7. Canberra Rotary Peace Bell
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
A World Peace Bell one of 24 in the World. A 365 kg Temple style Bell hung in dramatic pavilion on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin
8. Captain Cook Memorial Globe
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4.0 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By Travel211680 - Brisbane, Australia
Wandering around the lake I stubbled upon this gorgeous memorial. A lot of people don’t know this, but captain cook was one of the first Europeans to settle Australia! Captain Cook? More like Captain Cool! This inspired me to learn more about the fella. He went on to be eaten in Hawaii. Great little place to pass on a walk. Lots of friendly other walkers. Not so much bicycle people though, they are very quick to ride past and a little intimidating! Still, a wonderful spot. Have a lovely day everyone, Chuck
9. National Carillon
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4.0 based on 198 reviews
Located on Aspen Island, Lake Burley Griffin, the National Carillon was a gift from the British Government to the people of Australia to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Australia's national capital. Queen Elizabeth II accepted the National Carillon on behalf of Australians on 26 April 1970. John Douglas Gordon, after whom the Aspen Island footbridge is now named, played the inaugural recital. With 55 bronze bells the National Carillon is large by world standards. The pitch of the bells ranges chromatically through four and one half octaves. The bells each weigh between seven kilograms and six tonnes. Cast in England by John Taylor & Co of Loughborough, they are fine examples of the art of bellfounding. Enjoy the music of the National Carillon by Lake Burley Griffin. At no charge, listen to concerts on Wednesdays and Sundays from 12:30 to 1:20pm, while taking a stroll around the lake or relaxing in Kings Park.
Reviewed By penguinmeadow - Auckland Central, New Zealand
Incredible to hear the bells by Lake Burley Griffin, they really fit in. It is amazing how long the Carillon has been standing for.
