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Haig Park

Natural Attractions

Haig Park

Haig Park spans 19 hectares across Braddon and Turner, offering a green retreat with a fitness track, barbecues, and a playground. Known for its long rows of exotic trees, the park is a favourite spot for walks and picnics. Dogs are welcome both on- and off-leash in designated areas, as outlined on the dog exercise map. Visitors can discover art and activations, special events like markets, and striking plantings such as Monterey pines and Roman cypress. At the Lonsdale Street entrance, a sign displays the United Ngunnawal Elders Council charter, complemented by four additional signs designed by Ngunnawal elder Wally Bell that highlight the cultural significance of Mount Ainslie, Haig Park, Sullivans Creek, and Black Mountain. With nature play options, nearby bike tracks, and the Braddon entertainment precinct close at hand, Haig Park blends nature, culture, and community in the heart of Canberra.

Braddon ACT

0.1 km away

Pom Pom Store’s inviting window displays curated gifts and homewares. — Image credit: David Slimings

Shopping and Markets

Pom Pom Store

Pom Pom Store is a delightful homewares and gift shop located on Lonsdale Street in the heart of Braddon, Canberra. This locally owned business is dedicated to craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and beautiful objects for everyday living. The store features a curated selection of glassware, books, games, candles, art prints, drinkware, and greeting cards — among many other distinctive gifts that bring warmth, style, and joy to the home. By shopping with Pom Pom Store, customers support small local businesses and contribute to Canberra's vibrant independent retail community.

Braddon ACT

0.2 km away

POP's passionate staff outside their eye-catching store

Shopping and Markets

POP Canberra

POP Canberra is one door to over 300 local makers, proudly showcasing products from local makers, creators, artists and small businesses. They showcase an ever-growing curation of Canberra souvenirs and memorabilia, artisanal wines, chocolates, food and beverages crafted in Canberra and surrounding regions. POP is a one-stop shop for unique and bespoke gifts, jewellery, accessories, souvenirs, and so much more! A place where people come together to celebrate all things local. They're passionate about local goods made by local people. Their community is made up of makers, small businesses, shoppers, and friends, all connected by a love for community and creativity. They offer thousands of unique products, each crafted by real people who genuinely care about what they do. Every item they sell has been imagined, designed, and created by a local.

Braddon ACT

0.2 km away

KIN Gallery shop front — Image credit: Plum Photography

Galleries, Museums and Collections

KIN Gallery

KIN Gallery represents over 70 Australian designers and makers, specialising in contemporary jewellery and objects. An onsite workshop is open to the gallery space where resident artists can be seen at work, however, classes are also offered for those who would like to make their own special piece. Exhibitions and visiting artist programs are run regularly throughout the year along side the gallery collection which is updated regularly. Tucked in the back of the Palko building in Braddon, this is a discovery worth finding.

Canberra ACT

0.3 km away

Fanaeians Barber and Spa

Spas and Retreats

Fanaeians Barber and Spa

Fanaeians are Canberra's first dedicated barber and spa for men—created to redefine the modern grooming experience. They believe every man deserves a space where he can look his best, feel his best, and take time for himself. Their purpose is to combine premium barbering, grooming, and wellness services under one roof, delivering an experience that goes far beyond a traditional barbershop. From precision haircuts and beard grooming to relaxing facials, therapeutic massages, manicures, pedicures, waxing, brow services, and oxygen therapy, every treatment is designed specifically with men in mind. Whether you're preparing for an important meeting, a special occasion, or simply taking time to unwind, their experienced team is committed to delivering exceptional service in a sophisticated, welcoming environment. At Fanaeians, they don't just provide grooming services—they create an experience. Every visit is an opportunity to relax, recharge, and leave looking sharp and feeling confident.

Braddon ACT

0.4 km away

City entrance and licensed beer garden

Entertainment Venues

Hellenic Club in the City

Enjoy a high quality boutique club experience at Hellenic Club in the City. From traditional and modern Australian and Mediterranean cuisine, delicious coffee and café snacks, special events and entertainment, to superb bar and function facilities - all your club needs are provided for any occasion, weekdays, weekends and evenings. Interstate visitors can sign in at the door for free. Membership is only required for locals.

Canberra ACT

0.8 km away

Mini golf in a half pipe is super radical — Image credit: Funlab

Amusement and Theme Parks

Holey Moley Golf Club - Canberra

Holey Moley Golf Club Canberra has 18 holes for you to putt your stuff around. Gear up and get ready to sit on the most famous couch on TV at '742 Evergreen Terrace', win big at the 'Wheel of fore-tune' hole, or spend some quality time at 'Morning Tee with Nanna'. Finished your golf round? Head to the Caddyshack Bar, where you'll be served crazy cocktails in unicorns or bathtubs from their fully stocked bar or grab some food and fill that caddying appetite! Looking for rainy day activities, date night or that extra special birthday, the team at Holey Moley has you covered for all special events. Located on the corner of Ainslie Ave and Cooyong Street, Holey Moley is the craziest round of mini golf you've ever played. Finished up on the 18th hole? Visit their friends at Hijinx Hotel and check in for a good time playcation.

Canberra ACT

0.8 km away

Impact Comics Front Door — Image credit: Impact Comics

Shopping and Markets

Impact Comics

In Garema Place for over 20 years, Impact Comics is Canberra's beating heart of comics fun. All the newest and most popular comics are restocked every single week. There is always a huge range of comics by Australian creators and publishers. And there are regular events to meet creators and score unique items. As well as comics, there are unusual Canberra themed collectibles great to remember a trip to Canberra or as a gift for the tricky loved one.

Canberra ACT

0.9 km away

All Saints Church

Landmarks and Buildings

All Saints' Anglican Church

Historic All Saints' Anglican Church was built in the mid-1800s as the railway station at Rookwood Cemetery in Sydney. After decades of disuse, it was painstakingly dismantled and transported stone by stone to Canberra where it was erected in 1958. See its beautiful stained glass windows, soaring angel-decorated arches and a heritage pipe organ, combined with an open, airy and modern interior .

Ainslie ACT

0.9 km away

Canberra Youth Theatre is a space for young people to belong. — Image credit: Canberra Youth Theatre

Entertainment Venues

Canberra Youth Theatre

Canberra Youth Theatre is one of Australia’s leading youth arts companies, empowering young people through theatre productions, workshops, and creating pathways to challenge, reflect, and transform perspectives of the world. They create innovative, accessible and challenging opportunities for young people to access and engage in professional quality theatrical experiences, as audiences and participants. Many of their Alumni have gone on to professional careers in the arts, making a lasting impact on Australian culture. Canberra Youth Theatre contributes significantly to the cultural landscape of the ACT, with an ambitious new season of professional-standard productions each year. They are the voice of youth expressed through intelligent and challenging theatre.

Braddon ACT

0.9 km away

Winter Wellness Massage experience — Image credit: Luce Taiwan Massage city

Spas and Retreats

Luce Taiwan Massage City

Luce Taiwan Massage City offers a relaxing wellness experience in the heart of Canberra City. The studio provides professional Taiwan-inspired massage treatments designed to help guests relax, recharge and relieve everyday muscle tension. Services include relaxation massage, deep tissue massage, hot stone massage, and tailored treatments to suit individual needs. With a welcoming environment and experienced massage therapists, Luce Taiwan Massage City is a convenient place for visitors and locals to unwind after a busy day of sightseeing, shopping, or work. Treatments are available seven days a week, with flexible appointment times. Guests are encouraged to contact the studio in advance to arrange their preferred treatment and session time.

City ACT

0.9 km away

Kingpin

Entertainment Venues

Kingpin

Guests can enjoy the multi-attraction experience, located in the Canberra Centre on Level 1 near JB HIFI. Kingpin has a fully licensed bar, the latest music, escape rooms, karaoke, ping pong, state of the art bowling lanes, huge projection screens, augmented reality darts and pool tables. The attraction also provides over 100 arcade games, with options covering everything from classic games through to the latest high-tech VR experiences. Kingpin, with a contemporary new fit-out including upscale furnishings and modern artworks, will offer an impressive food and cocktail menu to satisfy all customers, including healthy, vegetarian, child-friendly and breakfast options. There’s also a selection of small plates, specially designed to be easily shared by groups. Standouts include the Kingpin signature burger, vegetarian nachos, and a biscoff flavoured tiramisu served in a cocktail glass. Come and experience the venue for yourself!

Canberra ACT

0.9 km away

Works by Raquel Ormella, Kirsten Farrell, Merryn Lloyd and Vivienne Binns OAM in Exhibition No.1 — Image credit: Civic Art Bureau

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Civic Art Bureau

Civic Art Bureau is an independant contemporary art gallery located on the first floor of the historic Melbourne Building in the heart of Canberra City. Civic Art Bureau gallery presents innovative presentations by emerging and established artists and operates within a distinct precinct that includes the ANU School of Art and Design, Drill Hall Gallery, National Film and Sound Archive (NFSA), and Canberra Museum and Gallery (CMAG).

Canberra ACT

1.0 km away

Big Swoop

Landmarks and Buildings

Big Swoop

One of Canberra's most loved pieces of public art, Big Swoop is a larger than life sculpture of an Australian magpie pecking a chip. The cheeky sculpture sits in the city's Petrie Plaza and is a nod to Canberra's unique urban wildlife. It was created by Canberra resident and artist Yanni Pounartzis and unveiled in 2022. Sitting at 2.4 metres high and 3.5 metres long, Big Swoop is Canberra's contribution to Australia's list of "big things". Whether you're a visitor exploring the city or a local passing through, Big Swoop is more than just a sculpture, it's a playful reminder of Canberra's unique character.

Canberra ACT

1.0 km away

Retail Section — Image credit: Endota

Spas and Retreats

endota spa Canberra

endota day spa Canberra is a peaceful wellness retreat located in the heart of the city, inside the Canberra Centre. Step into the calming sanctuary and escape the busyness of everyday life with a wide range of treatments designed to relax, restore and rejuvenate. Experienced therapists offer a comprehensive menu of services, including relaxation, remedial, pregnancy, and stone massage, as well as organic and high-performance facials, body wraps, scrubs, and beauty services such as manicures, pedicures, waxing, and spray tans. Whether you're after a facial or a full-body package, each treatment is tailored to your individual needs. Begin your experience with a consultation and unwind in the tranquil relaxation lounge with a cup of organic tea. Treatments feature endota's professional skincare ranges, including the COSMOS certified endota Organics™ and the clinically tested Performance+, designed to deliver visible results and lasting benefits. Ideal for locals and visitors alike, endota day spa Canberra offers a nurturing space to recharge and reconnect. Whether you're seeking targeted relief or a moment of calm, their team is here to help you feel your best. Bookings are recommended to secure your preferred time.

Canberra ACT

1.0 km away

Dendy Canberra

Entertainment Venues

Dendy Cinema Canberra

Dendy Cinemas Canberra is located in the heart of civic and is the home of quality cinema screening the best in international and arthouse film, blockbusters and major film festivals, alongside dedicated Dendy Premium Lounge cinemas with a relaxed lounge experience. Dendy Premium Lounge boasts an exclusive lounge for cinema patrons, in-cinema dining, a seasonal al-a-carte menu including vegetarian and gluten free options, bar service and electric reclining seats.

Canberra City ACT

1.0 km away

MANIAX Axe Throwing Canberra

Entertainment Venues

MANIAX Axe Throwing Canberra

Ever wanted to throw an axe? MANIAX offers an urban axe throwing experience like no other. Learn how to hurl hatchets with your trained Axe-pert coach before jumping into an epic competition to crown the axe throwing champion! With a selection of craft beers and stone-baked pizzas onsite, MANIAX is the perfect place for birthday parties, bucks’ and hens nights, team building, date night - or if you’d just really love to throw an axe!

Canberra ACT

1.0 km away

Hijinx Hotel where you play, not stay — Image credit: Funlab

Amusement and Theme Parks

Hijinx Hotel - Canberra

Hijinx Hotel Canberra is an immersive interactive game experience housed within the theme, wonder and theatre of a quirky New York-style hotel where the rooms are reimagined into quick-play, challenge rooms. Leave the suitcases at home - these are rooms where you play, not stay. Each of the hotel wings home highly fun and experiential, game-afied rooms made up of 5 different collaborative games, including massive adult ball pits, giant-sized scrabble tiles and rubix cubes, enormous musical instruments (think the Piano in BIG). Throw in unicorns a plenty and Hijinx is perfect for 5 and 500 year olds, fun for the young and the young at heart in a group, on a date or just out with a mate, Hijinx Hotel is the best place to play. Enjoyed your play and stay? Why not head to the hotel bar for some refreshments at the fully stocked cocktail bar, with unicorn and bathtub cocktail glasses or pick some food from their menu to satisfy that appetite. Hijinx Hotel, Play Away. Finished for the day? Why not head over to their mini golf friends at Holey Moley for a few rounds?

Canberra ACT

1.0 km away

Pub Level — Image credit: Mooseheads

Entertainment Venues

Mooseheads

Mooseheads Canberra is an iconic institution that has been at the heart of Canberra's nightlife for over three decades. Located in the vibrant heart of the city, Mooseheads has earned its reputation as the ultimate destination for locals and tourists seeking an unforgettable night out. Looking for some delicious pub fare? Look no further because they take pub food to a whole new level! Indulge in their one-of-a-kind parmis, mouthwatering beef burgers, succulent fried chicken burgers, flavourful brisket rolls, irresistible BBQ ribs, and classic chicken schnitty! If you weren't already a fan, this culinary experience is sure to win you over! Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, looking to dance the night away, a place to satisfy your classic pub food cravings or just seeking a fun night out with friends, Mooseheads Canberra welcomes you with open arms. Come experience the Mooseheads magic for yourself and discover why they are Canberra's nightlife icon.

Canberra City ACT

1.0 km away

Canberra Centre — Image credit: Canberra Centre

Shopping and Markets

Canberra Centre

Located in the heart of Canberra's CBD, Canberra Centre is the city's leading destination for dynamic retail, entertainment and dining experiences. Home to department stores David Jones, Myer and Big W, two supermarkets (Coles and Aldi) and an impressive collection of specialty stores including a dedicated beauty and wellness precinct. With an outstanding portfolio of fashion and sportswear brands, renowned restaurants and entertainment retailers such as Kingpin, Holey Moley, Hijinx Hotel and Dendy Cinemas, Canberra Centre is the ultimate shopping destination. Whether you're after breakfast, a leisurely lunch, dinner, takeaway convenience or coffee and a treat, Canberra Centre is the ultimate dining destination. With sidewalk cafes and exceptional restaurants such as RAKU, Inka and Tiger Lane with Taki, as well as an impressive food court - there's something for everyone. Canberra Centre houses a fabulous collection of Australian and international brands, including Watches of Switzerland, Apple, Sephora, H&M, Nespresso, MECCA, Kookai, Aesop, Haigh's Chocolates, Country Road, Swarovski, M.J.Bale, L'Occitane, Cue and R.M.Williams - to name just a few.

Canberra ACT

1.1 km away

Ride the merry-go-round

Amusement and Theme Parks

Merry-Go-Round

Go up and down and round and round on the magical carousel located in Petrie Plaza in the Canberra Central Business District. This picturesque carousel delights children and adults alike with its air of olde-worlde charm. Most of the horses and elephants have names; even Pharlap has his place on the platform. Beginning life in Melbourne in 1914, the carousel was installed in Canberra in 1974, and has been taking people in circles, and back in time, ever since.

Canberra ACT

1.1 km away

Bar and gaming area

Entertainment Venues

Ainslie Football and Social Club

Stop by the Ainslie Football and Social Club for meals, drinks, poker machines, entertainment and internet access. Choose your meals from their all-weather cook your own barbeque area, the fantastic carvery or pizza oven. Challenge your friends and family at the pool tables. Watch all the sporting action on huge screens and over 20 plasmas throughout the club. Their internet kiosk has super-fast broadband connections. Free live entertainment Saturday nights from 10.30pm. Interstate visitors can sign in as guests.

Ainslie ACT

1.1 km away

Craft + Design Canberra Shop — Image credit: Craft + Design Canberra

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Craft + Design Canberra

Craft + Design Canberra is a not-for-profit organisation that supports artists, craft practitioners, designers and makers at every stage of their careers. They promote and celebrate excellence and innovation in contemporary craft in everything they do – in their retail space, exhibition gallery, events and throughout their annual Design Canberra Festival.

Canberra ACT

1.1 km away

The Treasury at Craft and Design Canberra

Galleries, Museums and Collections

The Treasury at Craft and Design Canberra

The Treasury at Craft + Design Canberra features over 40+ local makers, and over 250+ products. The newly rebranded shop at Craft + Design Canberra celebrates Canberra as a creative capital.⁠ The Treasury at Craft + Design Canberra is a destination filled with a curated collection of works by Canberra's most talented makers and designers. Every piece has been chosen because it is beautiful, because it is made with care, and because it represents the best of what our city creates. ⁠ Visit the Treasury in person, open noon to 4pm Wednesday to Saturday at Craft and Design Canberra. Craft and Design Canberra is a not-for-profit organisation that supports artists, craft practitioners, designers and makers at every stage of their careers. They promote and celebrate excellence and innovation in contemporary craft in everything they do – in their retail space, exhibition gallery, events and throughout their annual Design Canberra Festival.

Canberra ACT

1.1 km away

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