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Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Australian War Memorial

Discover, reflect, and remember those who have served our nation by immersing yourself in stories that share Australia's collective history. The Australian War Memorial is a unique national institution that combines a shrine, a museum, and an archive. It is dedicated to telling the stories of the men and women who have served the nation in war, conflict, and peacekeeping operations, both at home and abroad. Through a diverse collection of exhibitions, artworks, large technology objects, and personal records, the Memorial plays an important role in shaping how Australia's history and national identity are understood by Australians and international visitors alike. The daily Last Post Ceremony invites visitors to honour one of the more than 103,000 individuals listed on the Roll of Honour who died as a result of their service. This moving tribute shares their personal story and provides a quiet moment of reflection and acknowledgment of their sacrifice. A range of guided tours and self-guided tours, including free daily tours which go for 80 minutes, are on offer to help visitors make the most out of their visit. The Australian War Memorial is the recipient of multiple tourism awards and recognitions, including ranking as the number one attraction in Canberra on Tripadvisor and listed by Casago as one of the top 10 free tourist attractions in the world for 2023.

Campbell ACT

0.1 km away

Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Last Post Ceremony at the Australian War Memorial

The Memorial farewells visitors with its moving Last Post Ceremony in the Commemorative Courtyard. The ceremony begins with the Australian national anthem followed by the piper's lament. Visitors are invited to lay wreaths and floral tributes beside the Pool of Reflection. Each night the ceremony shares the story behind one of the names on the Roll of Honour, and the Ode is recited by Australian Defence Force personnel. The ceremony ends with the sounding of the Last Post. From February to November the Last Post Ceremony includes Australia's Federation Guard (on the first and third Wednesday of each month). All of the daily Last Post Ceremonies are streamed live on the Australian War Memorial YouTube channel. Please visit the website for more information.

Campbell ACT

0.1 km away

Charles Bean Research Centre at the Australian War Memorial

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Charles Bean Research Centre at the Australian War Memorial

The Charles Bean Research Centre, at the Australian War Memorial, is the nation's foremost archive for researching Australian military history. The Charles Bean Research Centre provides visitors with a variety of services for all levels of research. Assistance in accessing the collections. Help in getting started with research, including family history research or veteran service. Access to the Memorial's digitised collections that include archival records, photographs, film and sound recordings. If you are planning to visit the Research Centre to access original records, please call Research Centre staff or make a booking on the Research Centre's website. The Charles Bean Research Centre is located next to Poppy's Cafe. Open Monday to Saturday, excluding public holidays. Reference Officers are available to help on weekdays, excluding public holidays.

Campbell ACT

0.1 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

1.1 km away

St John's Anglican Church Canberra

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

St John's Anglican Church Canberra

St John's is a Canberra treasure – a sanctuary in the heart of Australia's capital. Canberra's oldest church was consecrated in 1845, almost 70 years before the capital was founded. When you visit, you will walk in the footsteps of pioneering farming families, leaders, service personnel, scientists and scholars. Join the local community at a Sunday service supported by the powerful pipe organ, choir or band. Listen out for the glorious ringing of the tower bells. Find peace with the church's ambience, historic memorials and intricate architecture. Marvel at the 12th century stone from Canterbury Cathedral, originally intended to be the foundation stone of the National Anglican Cathedral. Admire the beautiful stained glass windows, including the magnificent East Window depicting scenes from the life of John the Baptist, after whom the church is dedicated. Sit in the front pew where Queen Elizabeth II sat on her four visits to St John's and visit the tree planted for her Platinum Jubilee. Peek inside Canberra's first school at the Schoolhouse Museum. Wander through the lush parkland, exploring the graves of early settlers. St John's is open daily for visitors. Service times and Schoolhouse opening hours are available on its website.

Reid ACT

1.2 km away

Glebe Park

Natural Attractions

Glebe Park

Tucked away in the heart of Canberra's city centre, Glebe Park is a leafy escape that feels like stepping into a traditional English garden. Shaded by grand elms and oaks that turn golden in autumn, the park features a charming 19th-century rotunda, a children's playground, and striking sculptures—including Eglė the Queen of Serpents, a gift from the Lithuanian community. Wide grassy lawns invite picnics and play, while the park's ten historic gateways, each named to reflect Canberra's early European heritage, give it a sense of old-world charm. With barbecues, paved paths, and plenty of space for weddings, events, or quiet afternoons, Glebe Park blends history, culture, and natural beauty right in the city centre.

Canberra ACT

1.3 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

1.3 km away

Anzac Parade — Image credit: None

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Anzac Parade

Anzac Parade is the National Capital's major commemorative way. Walk the length of the parade past memorials dedicated to Australian and New Zealand service people who've fought and died in war. The red gravel central strip of this visually powerful landmark was originally made from crushed Canberra house bricks, chosen, in part, to echo the crunch made by military boots during a parade. Anzac Parade's dark eucalypt 'walls' are created by Victorian Blue Gum. Central planter boxes are sewn with native New Zealand Hebe 'Otari Delight' to symbolise the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps connection.

Parkes ACT

1.3 km away

Hikers near the top of Mount Ainslie

Natural Attractions

Mount Ainslie Lookout

For picture-perfect views of Canberra, you can't go past a visit to Mount Ainslie. Walk, cycle or drive to the lookout and enjoy the impressive scenery, lovely at all times but a particular treat at sunrise and sunset. Take in Lake Burley Griffin and many of Canberra's national attractions, framed by picturesque mountain ranges. See how Walter Burley Griffin's vision for the city has been brought to life. A hotspot for photographers, the vista is complemented by the abundance of native birds and wildlife.

Ainslie ACT

1.3 km away

"School's Back" in 2024! Kids love ringing our old style school bell!

Galleries, Museums and Collections

St John's Schoolhouse Museum

St John's Schoolhouse was Canberra's first school and school master's residence. It opened in 1845 to provide elementary education for children from the Campbell estate of Duntroon and surrounding farms. Many family names of former pupils can be seen on gravestones in St John's Churchyard. In 1907, the School was closed, but in 1969 the restored Schoolhouse building was reopened as a museum of Canberra's early history and education. St John's Schoolhouse Museum is proud of its role in the community as one of Canberra's first museums. Displays feature early education artefacts and photographs of the district. These enable visitors to imagine the very different scene of rural Canberra, before it became the Federal Capital. The Schoolhouse is very much a part of the historic St John's Church precinct, which in 2025 celebrated 180 years of serving the local community. A visit to the Schoolhouse should ideally take in the associated historic Church and Churchyard. Schools and other groups are most welcome to visit the Museum throughout the year, for a reasonable charge per head. A modest fee is charged for adult visitors to the Museum. (EPTPOS available). Note, though, that the Museum is closed for a few weeks over the summer school holidays.

Reid ACT

1.4 km away

Glebe Park Playgrounds

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Glebe Park Playgrounds

Glebe Park offers two playgrounds, set amongst grand elm trees and tranquil green space in the heart of the city. The nature playground has been carefully designed to complement the natural environment, featuring timber climbing structures and balancing beams. Meanwhile, a family playground features modern equipment including climbing frames, slides and swings catering to all ages. Surrounded by green space Glebe Park's playgrounds are a popular destination for families visiting Canberra's City Centre.

Canberra ACT

1.4 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

1.4 km away

Casino Canberra

Entertainment Venues

Casino Canberra

Located in the heart of Canberra's central business district, Casino Canberra mixes style, elegance and entertainment in a unique and complete package. Experience the thrill of next-generation gaming in the multi-terminal gaming stadium. Dazzle your senses with a pop Chinese experience at Natural Nine. Or soak up the ambience at the end of a long day in the sophisticated Onyx Lounge and Chandelier Bar. Casino Canberra has multiple playing areas designed to bring you the perfect experience, day or night. The main gaming floor hosts over 30 of the world's most popular table games, offering Blackjack, Baccarat, Roulette, Poker, Pai Gow, Money Wheel, Pontoon, Canberra Poker and electronic table games. Big screens show all of your favourite sporting events. The Restaurant, Natural Nine at Casino Canberra, is all about 'Pop Chinese'; using traditional and unique Chinese ingredients and techniques, shaping them into new and exciting dishes. The Lotus Room is the place for private gaming functions and can be tailored to fit your perfect event or party, no matter the size or occasion.

Canberra ACT

1.4 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

1.5 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

1.5 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

1.5 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

1.5 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

1.6 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

1.6 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

1.6 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

1.6 km away

Status Golf - Indoor Golf Centre & Sports Bar

Entertainment Venues

Status Golf - Indoor Golf Centre & Sports Bar

Experience golf like never before at Status Golf — Canberra's premier indoor golfing destination. Open since 2022 and proudly affiliated with Golf NSW, Status Golf redefines the way golf is played and enjoyed. Purpose-built for golfers of every skill level, their state-of-the-art facility brings the world's most iconic courses to life right in the heart of the nation's capital. From Pebble Beach and Augusta National to TPC Sawgrass and St Andrews, players can tee off on over 200 internationally renowned courses—without ever leaving Canberra. At Status Golf, it's the real game. Players use real clubs and real golf balls, creating an authentic feel with every swing. Powered by advanced simulator technology and fully automated tee-up systems, every shot is tracked with pinpoint accuracy, providing instant performance feedback and a truly immersive playing experience. Whether you're perfecting your swing, competing with friends, or simply enjoying a relaxed round, Status Golf offers a welcoming environment where everyone can play, learn, and have fun. With stunning ultra-high-definition visuals, realistic course conditions, and a comfortable indoor setting, it's the ultimate way to enjoy golf year-round—rain, shine, or Canberra chill. More than just indoor golf, Status Golf delivers the ultimate golf adventure—combining innovation, realism, and excitement for an unforgettable experience every time you play.

Canberra ACT

1.6 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

1.6 km away

Blundells Cottage — Image credit: National Capital Authority

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Blundells Cottage

The displays in this heritage listed workers dwelling give an insight into the lives of the families who lived in there and their experiences on the Limestone Plains. Four families are represented, coving the 100 years this was a family home, from 1860 - 1960. Residents were witnesses to the change from remote rural properties to being in the centre of the nation's capital. Bookings are not necessary unless bringing a large family group. Bookings for schools are available on Thursdays with Book Canberra Excursions via the website. Please note: Blundell’s is over 150 years old, so access is not fully accessible.

Parkes ACT

1.7 km away

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