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.
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.
The Olympic outdoor pool is ideal for keeping cool in the hot summer months. It's covered and heated in winter so you can swim whatever the season. A minimum of two swimming lanes are open to the general public at all times. Toddler and dive pools are open during Summer.
Their Health Club is great for all levels of fitness and abilities. Make use of pin-loaded strength equipment, free weights and Olympic bars.
The Cardio Theatre is decked out with all the machines you'll need to get hot and sweaty: treadmills, bikes, cross trainers, steppers, rowers and more!
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.
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.
The ACT Legislative Assembly is Australia's youngest legislature.
From 1938, when the ACT was officially formed, until 1989, Canberra was administered by the Federal Government. Now Canberra residents elect their own assembly of 25 members.
They're the only Australian parliament responsible for both territory and local government functions, including health, education, economic development and tourism.
Join a free public tour of the Assembly building
Tours run on Thursdays at 1pm from the Assembly foyer and offer an insight into the history of self-government in the ACT. Experience the gravitas of the chamber, visit committee rooms, and see items of the Assembly's locally significant art collection.
On sitting Thursdays, you can stay to watch question time at 2pm.
Bookings are not required for individuals/ small groups. Contact them for dedicated tours for medium/large groups.
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.
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.
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 Theatre Centre is the heart of live performance in the nation's capital, bringing world-class theatre and entertainment to audiences of all ages. From comedy, circus and family favourites to drama, dance and music, there's truly something for everyone. With a vibrant year-round program across the Canberra Theatre, The Playhouse and The Courtyard Studio, it's the perfect place to experience the magic of live performance.
Take a walk or have a picnic on the lawns in this beautifully landscaped park in the city, right on the edge of Lake Burley Griffin.
You'll find interesting sculptures, hidden walks and tranquil ponds within the park's 34.5 hectares.
For four weeks each spring Commonwealth Park welcomes Floriade, Australia's largest spring festival. The park also hosts many colourful outdoor concerts and events at other times.
Whether you're with family, friends or just taking some time out alone, Commonwealth Park is a beautiful place to be any time of year.
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.
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?
A vibrant place in the heart of the city, the Canberra Museum and Gallery celebrates the region's social history and visual arts with dynamic exhibitions and unique programs and events.
Canberra is a young city on an ancient continent. This place, selected to be Australia’s National Capital in 1909, has had a much older history but it is also one that continues to evolve to embrace new narratives of belonging and expressions of identity.
Journey through these changes in the new major exhibition drawn from Canberra Museum and Gallery’s collection Canberra Place and People. Find the stories of the people who have always been on this country and those who have come to make their lives here.
Told with objects of daily use and special significance, artworks and design of purposeful creativity and moving images made for screens large and small, Canberra’s story as the place where nationhood found a home is unlike no other.
Canberra Museum and Gallery is also the home of The Foundation Collection of Sir Sidney Nolan's paintings, donated by the artist to the people of Australia in 1974. The gallery manages the collection on behalf of the Australian Government.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
City Hill Park is an open green space in the heart of Canberra, offering a quiet escape from the City Centre.
It is considered to be one of Canberra's most significant landmarks. As one of Walter Burley Griffin's original design points, the hill is laid out in a circular pattern with radial paths that reflect his vision for Canberra's geometric plan.
From the top of the hill, visitors can take in views along the avenues that connect to other important parts of Canberra, highlighting its role as both a scenic spot and a piece of the city's heritage.
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.
Visitors are welcomed.
The exhibition tells the story of Canberra as the capital city of Australia.
Canberra is unique in design and innovative in the history of town planning by being the result of a worldwide competition. The winners of that competition, Walter and Marion Griffin, presented a design where the built and the natural landscapes have equal importance. They designed a city that fits in between landmarks and remains in scale with humans.
Come and learn more about what was here before the city, how the site and the design were chosen, what it might have looked like and what may happen in the future.
All digital presentations have international translations.
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!
The Canberra and Region Visitors Centre sits within the Regatta Point precinct, boasting one of Canberra's best views. Look out over Lake Burley Griffin towards a range of iconic national attractions including Parliament House, the National Gallery of Australia, the National Library of Australia and Questacon.
Purchase local and regional wines, beer, and spirits. Pick up designer merchandise, jewellery and souvenirs from local makers, and peruse a range of maps and books, kids' treats and toys. You can also find the entire range of CBR merchandise boasting quality made hoodies, beanies, stationery and more.
Chat to the friendly staff and volunteers. They're a wealth of local knowledge, offering valuable insights to help you get the most from your stay, whether it's a last-minute accommodation deal or tips about cool new cafes. See for yourself why the Canberra and Region Visitors Centre won Gold at the 2023 Australian Tourism Awards!
Canberra's official and fully accredited tourism information centre is operated by VisitCanberra for the benefit of tourists and locals.
Limited free parking available, along with designated free parking for caravans, camper trailers, coaches and RVs.
