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Erindale Vikings

Entertainment Venues

Erindale Vikings

Get into Erindale Vikings to start your day off with a barista-made coffee from the Moo+Brew café or treat yourself to one of their delicious cakes. Looking for dining options? Then grab your friends and family and dine in at The Cookery, offering lunch and dinner with all your club favourites, plus an indoor and outdoor play area for little ones. If you’re after a location to watch the biggest games and live sport, Sideline Bar is the place to kick back with an ice-cold bev or to play a game of pool.

Wanniassa ACT

0.4 km away

Metaphysica

Amusement and Theme Parks

Metaphysica

Metaphysica offers Virtual Reality escape rooms, adventures and mini games that will instantly transport you and your family and friends to amazing new worlds and experiences. Transform into a time-hopping adventurer examining the earth’s core elements, physics and electricity across the multiverse while solving puzzles that can’t be experienced in reality. Are you ready for the challenge? Great fun and suitable for the whole family, kids parties, team building, special events or just a fun night out.

Greenway ACT

2.7 km away

Town Centre Vikings

Entertainment Venues

Town Centre Vikings

Located in the heart of Tuggeranong in Canberra, Town Centre Vikings is the perfect location at any time of the day. Simply enjoy a barista-made coffee or tea paired with one of their delicious cakes or sandwiches from Moo+Brew Cafe. Open for lunch and dinner, their chefs at Town Centre Bistro are always cooking up a storm. Offering you all your bistro favourites from the classic chicken schnitty to a big juicy steak or even lobster mornay for those feeling a little bit fancy. How about a hit of tennis or a round of barefoot bowls? Whether it’s a catch-up with friends and family or team bonding, get everyone together for some friendly competition at Town Centre Vikings.

Greenway ACT

3.0 km away

Urambi Hills

Natural Attractions

Urambi Hills

Experience invigorating views, flora and fauna on this four-kilometre walk. Park your car or get dropped off at the beginning of Learmonth Drive and walk along the ridges. Alternately you can head towards almost the end of Learmonth Drive and start your walk from the spot where these images were taken.

Kambah ACT

3.6 km away

Pine Island Reserve, Canberra — Image credit: ACT Parks - ACT Government

Natural Attractions

Pine Island Reserve

Pine Island Reserve is a popular riverside recreation area located along the Murrumbidgee River in Canberra's south. Set within the scenic Murrumbidgee River Corridor, the reserve offers a relaxed natural setting for picnics, swimming and outdoor activities. Visitors can enjoy open grassy areas, shaded picnic spots and easy access to the river, making it a well-known destination during the warmer months. Facilities include free electric barbecues, picnic tables, shelters, toilets and a playground, providing a family-friendly environment for a day out. Walking and cycling trails connect the reserve to nearby locations, including Point Hut Crossing and Kambah Pool, with Pine Island also forming part of the Murrumbidgee Discovery Track. Surrounded by native vegetation and river landscapes, the area is ideal for walking, birdwatching and enjoying the natural environment.

Greenway ACT

3.7 km away

Take your aim!

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Delta Force Paintball

Movie-set scenarios, quality equipment and professional staff are just a few features you can expect on a day out at Canberra’s premier paintball centre, Delta Force Paintball. Enjoy playing on quality fields, many of which are new to Australian shores, and experience an action-packed paintball adventure. You won’t be disappointed! The minimum paintball age is 16 years old, however, MiniBall is paintball specifically designed for those as young as 10 years of age.

Greenway ACT

4.6 km away

Statues and spires atop the Vishni Siva Mandir Temple and Library

Landmarks and Buildings

Vishnu Siva Mandir Temple and Library

Visit the Mandir where you can pray and meditate or simply appreciate the intricate detailed architecture depicting scenes from Hindu mythology. Share in the traditional and authentic cultural, religious and social Indian celebrations and activities. Make a booking for a vedic astrology session or a yoga class. Their well established public library of religious books is a major resource centre for South Asian art and literature studies.

Mawson ACT

4.9 km away

Shaded barbeque areas

Natural Attractions

Point Hut Pond Park

Stop off en route to or from Tidbinbilla to take the children to the playground at Point Hut Pond Park. Make use of the barbeques and shaded areas. Walk around this serene park and it’s pond and enjoy great views of the hills. Toilet facilities and parking available. Dogs are allowed.

Gordon ACT

5.5 km away

The Vault Door

Entertainment Venues

Escape Rooms Canberra

Escape Rooms Canberra is Canberra's favourite Escape Room and Cocktail bar. Featuring high-production sets and immersive, challenging escapes - all alongside a luscious garden cocktail bar. Escape Rooms Canberra is a great way to spend a couple of hours of your weekend trip to Canberra. Accept the challenge, escape the room!

Phillip ACT

5.8 km away

The Micro-Market — Image credit: Amberly Farm

Shopping and Markets

Amberly Farm Micro Market

The Amberly Farm Micro-Market began as humble egg fridge with an honesty box system. Now, the farm gate store - built out of a shipping container, offers a wide range of products from Canberra and surrounds. Conceptualised as an all-week farmer's market, the Micro-Market runs entirely self-serve, showcasing the best of the region and attracting a loyal following of customers from far and wide. Amberly's Farm's own range has expanded from their popular pastured free-range eggs to producing black angus beef, microgreens, seasonal flowers, and the ever popular Ma's range of condiments (made by Carol "Ma" of Amberly). Situated against the tranquil backdrop of the Bullen Range and amongst the flocks of happy hens, Amberly Farm is only a short drive off the Tuggeranong Parkway.

Kambah ACT

6.0 km away

Lanyon Vikings

Entertainment Venues

Lanyon Vikings

Enjoy yourself at Lanyon Vikings, whether dining for lunch or dinner at Red Rock Bistro or stopping in for a caffeine hit and a treat at Moo+Brew Cafe. Head down to S Bar and relax while you watch the game on the big screens, or play a game of pool with a mate while enjoying an ice-cold bev.

Conder ACT

6.0 km away

Catch the latest blockbusters on the big screen.

Entertainment Venues

HOYTS Woden

Experience the latest blockbusters on the big screen at HOYTS Woden. Enjoy ultimate comfort with HOYTS' signature extra-comfy recliners. Take your movie experience to next level in Xtremescreen, the largest auditorium boasting the biggest screen and loudest surround sound. Pick up your favourite movie snacks at the candy bar, or treat yourself to a range of delicious ice-cream flavours at the Ben & Jerry's Scoop Store. Guests can enjoy 3 hours free parking upon validating their parking ticket.

Phillip ACT

6.6 km away

Retail Space — Image credit: Endota

Spas and Retreats

Endota Spa Woden

Upon your arrival, take a moment to unwind in the generous relaxation lounge areas. Replenish your mind, body and soul in one of Endota Spa's five treatment rooms, and one double treatment room ideal for couples. Expert therapists specialise in organic, advanced and anti-ageing facials, light therapy (LED) facials, hydro-microdermabrasion, relaxation, remedial, pregnancy and hot rock massage, body wraps and scrubs, manicures, pedicures, waxing and a complete range of beauty services. Health care rebates are available for remedial massage.

Phillip ACT

6.6 km away

The Hellenic Club of Canberra, Woden

Entertainment Venues

The Hellenic Club of Canberra, Woden

Be delighted with the entertainment and dining options available at The Hellenic Club of Canberra in Woden. With four incredible dining options including the Hellenic Bistro, Ginseng@Hellenic, Fillos Taverna + Bar and Hellenic Cafe, there's an option that will please your family and friends for lunch and dinner, seven days a week. Make use of the Hellenic Club's state of the art gaming lounge, three sensational outdoor areas, eight bars, free live entertainment, TAB facilities and children's play area. The Hellenic Club is approximately eight kilometres from the city centre and interstate/international visitors can sign-in with a valid ID for free at the Club's Reception. Alternatively locals can purchase memberships for a small fee.

Phillip ACT

7.0 km away

Phillip Swimming and Ice Skating Centre — Image credit: Phillip Swimming and Ice Skating Centre

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Phillip Swimming and Ice Skating Centre

Phillip Swimming and Ice Skating Centre is a multi-activity recreation venue located in Phillip, Canberra, offering a mix of swimming, ice skating and family-friendly experiences in one location. The centre features indoor ice skating sessions suitable for all skill levels, alongside public skating, lessons and special events. Visitors can enjoy a fun and social atmosphere on the ice, whether trying skating for the first time or building confidence through classes. The venue also includes swimming facilities with pools catering to lap swimming, leisure and families. Located in the Woden Valley, Phillip Swimming and Ice Skating Centre sits close to shopping, dining and other local attractions, making it a convenient stop for a day out in Canberra. The centre has long been a popular community hub, also hosting ice hockey games and recreational activities throughout the year. Whether visiting for a casual skate, a swim or a family outing, Phillip Swimming and Ice Skating Centre offers an active and engaging experience in the heart of Canberra.

Phillip ACT

7.4 km away

Murrumbidgee Discovery Track

Natural Attractions

Murrumbidgee Discovery Track

Distance: 27 kilometres one-way Time suggested: 12 hours Difficulty: Hard The Murrumbidgee Discovery Track is 27-kilometres, following the Murrumbidgee River between Point Hut Crossing in the south and Casuarina Sands in the north, passing through Pine Island and Kambah Pool. This challenging track offers the opportunity to explore the river corridor either in shorter sections or as a full-day trek. Along the way, visitors will encounter a rich mix of river oaks, red stringybarks and scribbly gums, open grazing country, and dramatic riverine landscapes. Highlights include elevated views over the Murrumbidgee River, the striking Red Rocks Gorge, cascading waters, and impressive rock formations carved into the gorge walls. The track also features points of historical interest, including a dry-stone wall built in the 1860s to mark early rural property boundaries, and sections that form part of Canberra's Centenary Trail. Lookouts and river crossings add variety to the experience, while sections near Pine Island and Point Hut Crossing provide easier walking options. The Murrumbidgee Discovery Track is best suited to experienced walkers, with transport required at both ends for those completing the full length. Dogs are not permitted. Cycling is permitted in the sections between Kambah Pool and Pine Island, and signage along the track provides important safety and site information.

Weston ACT

7.6 km away

Mugga-Mugga Cottage — Image credit: ACT Historic Places

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Mugga-Mugga Cottage

Visit one of Canberra's earliest historic sites, Mugga-Mugga Cottage. Discover what life was like in an 1830's rural workers' cottage and learn more at the environmental education centre. Why not take a guided tour? See how the exhibitions and the cottage has been ingeniously adapted and extended over time. Specialist environmental education programs are available.

Symonston ACT

7.9 km away

Miniature 422 series train at the station — Image credit: Canberra Society of Model and Experimental Engineers

Amusement and Theme Parks

Canberra Miniature Railway

The Canberra Society of Model and Experimental Engineering, which operates the Canberra Miniature Railway, caters to a wide set of model engineering interests including steam, electric and petrol locomotives, traction engines, clocks, and boats. The Society builds, maintains and operates a set of miniature trains of different types that carry passengers around approximate 1.5 kilometres of track at their location in Symonston, Canberra, ACT. The engines are replicas of real locomotives. The Society hosts public running days twice a month where visitors can come and ride the trains for a small fee for unlimited rides - children under 3 years are free! Food and drink are available on site, and the running sessions are typically 4 hours in length. Party bookings with a barbeque are also available for special occasions like birthdays, and even entire site bookings are available for large exclusive gatherings.

Narrabundah ACT

8.6 km away

Cooleman Ridge near the dam

Natural Attractions

Cooleman Ridge

Visit Cooleman Ridge for walks of different lengths, with scenic views. Follow the circuit trail around the lower slope of Mount Arawang. The reserve is part of a connected expanse of woodland across northern Tuggeranong that includes Mt Taylor, Farrer Ridge, Wanniassa Hills and McQuoids Hill. Dogs are permitted on-leash on track and trails only.

Chapman ACT

8.8 km away

Fantastic views from the lookout

Natural Attractions

Red Hill Lookout

South of the city centre, Red Hill offers an amazing lookout over many of our national icons and sweeping vistas of Canberra from the south. In autumn, the brilliant reds and oranges of the deciduous trees in the suburbs below are stunning. Do some bird watching. The eucalypt hollows are the favourite nesting places of White-throated Treecreepers and Southern Boobooks.

Red Hill ACT

8.9 km away

13th Hole — Image credit: James B

Entertainment Venues

Canberra Public Golf Course

Five mates reimagined a local public golf course and turned it into a vibrant hub. Their aims were simple: to create a space where the community and general public can enjoy golf in a casual atmosphere. These blokes strived to break down the stigma and barriers of traditional golf. Everyone, regardless of skill level or background, should feel included. They believe in community engagement and welcoming the public rather than restricting access. This golf course isn’t built for them - it is built for you. Their motto - “Exclusively Inclusive.”

Narrabundah ACT

8.9 km away

Canberra International Golf Centre — Image credit: SwingCity Golf Pty Ltd

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Canberra International Golf Centre

Canberra International Golf Centre offers a range of golfing activities to suit keen golfers, families and fun seekers. Enjoy their 18 hole pitch and putt course and mini golf. The two story driving range is open till late. Shop for all your golfing needs at Pete’s Golf Connection; their showroom style pro shop.

Narrabundah ACT

9.1 km away

Calthorpes House — Image credit: ACT Historic Places

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Calthorpes House

Visit Calthorpes House and step back to life in early Canberra. Not far from the city centre, this Spanish Mission Style house was built in 1927 and is a window into an almost forgotten world. This genuine survivor is a treasure house of domestic history. Original furnishings, household appliances and photos tell a vivid story of Canberra's family life.

Red Hill ACT

9.2 km away

Visit the National Mineral and Fossil Collection

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Geoscience Australia

Geoscience Australia welcomes visitors to discover Earth science! The public display area houses the National Mineral and Fossil Collection. Visitors will be captivated by a collection of minerals, fossils, and meteorites, with approximately 700 items on permanent display. Exploration can be done at one's own pace or through the Mineral Treasure Hunt activity, accessible via a QR code on personal devices or as a paper copy obtainable from Reception. Visitors also have the opportunity to touch a piece of the Moon at Geoscience Australia! A Moon rock, brought back to Earth by the Apollo 17 mission in 1972 and on loan from NASA, is the only piece of the Moon in the Southern Hemisphere that can be touched! New exhibitions include the beautiful Yowah Moon opal, the huge Philips (Pilkington-Jackson) globe, and 'Rocks that Shape Australia' - discover how rocks have shaped Australia’s environment, economic and social history – and how they will be important to our nation into the future. Get up close and personal with Earth science through the hands-on exhibits in the Education Centre! Here, visitors can hold a volcanic bomb, discover fossilized poo, and zoom in using the digital microscope. Visitors are welcome in the Education Centre unless it is being used for a scheduled activity. To avoid disappointment, please check availability before visiting by contacting the reception via phone.

Symonston ACT

9.2 km away

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