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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

0.2 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

0.6 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

1.1 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

2.7 km away

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

3.2 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

4.3 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

4.5 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

5.3 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

5.8 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

6.2 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

7.0 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

7.5 km away

Deep space communication antennas — Image credit: CDSCC

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex

Take a leap into outer space at the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex, a 45-minute drive from the heart of Canberra. At the visitor centre, you'll discover the role Canberra plays in NASA's Deep Space Network - an international network of antennas that supports dozens of interplanetary spacecraft missions. The site features four large radio antenna dishes that send and receive data from spacecraft exploring the solar system and beyond. The large 70-metre dish is the largest steerable parabolic dish in the Southern Hemisphere. Exhibits in the visitor centre include real space hardware and memorabilia, and includes an actual piece of the Moon returned to Earth on the Apollo 11 mission. It is 3.8 billion years old! Enjoy excellent views of the antenna complex and watch films on the latest space discoveries in their theatres. A unique place in Canberra and Australia to visit.

Tidbinbilla ACT

7.7 km away

Lanyon Homestead — Image credit: ACT Historic Places

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Lanyon Homestead

Experience one of Australia's premier historic properties at Lanyon Homestead, just a thirty-minute drive from Canberra's city centre. Nestled at the foot of the Brindabella Ranges along the magnificent Murrumbidgee River, Lanyon offers breathtaking views of the Australian countryside. Step back in time with a guided tour of the beautifully restored 1859 homestead, furnished to reflect its rich past. Explore original outbuildings that showcase the property's pastoral heritage and wander through rambling gardens with panoramic vistas of the hills beyond. Relax with a picnic on the lawns or enjoy a delightful meal at the Barracks Café. Lanyon Homestead also caters to school and group visits with special packages that include guided tours and dining options. For events and gatherings, function rooms and picturesque outdoor spaces are available for hire. Easily accessible by car with ample parking, Lanyon Homestead is a must-visit destination for those seeking history, natural beauty, and a glimpse into Australia's pioneering past.

Tharwa ACT

8.0 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

8.2 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

8.3 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

8.6 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

8.7 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

9.0 km away

You don't need to know how to use tools to enjoy blacksmithing — Image credit: Tharwa Valley Forge

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Tharwa Valley Forge

Tharwa Valley Forge delivers authentic blacksmithing and bladesmithing experiences every weekend and most days of the week. Tharwa Valley Forge provides everyone from novices to experts with the opportunity to experience traditional crafts and to learn new skills. Experience Blacksmithing in a working forge, design and create your own kitchen knives, or come together as a family and work on a project together. These are just a few of the many experiences available all year round. Tharwa Valley Forge has been teaching people how to create amazing things since 2003. Each year, they run over 100 courses and are the largest school of their type in the world. Tharwa Valley Forges' award-winning instructors are among the best in Australia, and their world-class facilities ensure an incomparable experience. The ten-acre campus is set in bushland on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River and is adjacent to Namadgi National Park. Heritage-listed accommodation is available on-site at the historic Cuppacumbalong Homestead. For those staying at Cuppacumbalong during their course, there is plenty to see and do. Go bushwalking along marked trails, visit historic sites along the river, and see native wildlife, including kangaroos and wombats.

Tharwa ACT

10 km away

The Art Shed

Galleries, Museums and Collections

The Art Shed

The Art Shed is the gallery and studio of artists Malcolm Cooke and Marily Cintra in Tharwa. The gallery features the ceramic works made by Malcolm and Marily, with changing exhibitions during the year. They are currently featuring new wood-fired works from the large wood-fired kiln in the front of the gallery/ studio of Malcolm Cooke. Kiln opening events are to be featured during the year. The Gallery is open at weekends and public holidays.

Tharwa ACT

11 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

11 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

11 km away

Forest Park trail rides.

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Forest Park Riding and Equitation School

The overriding goal at Forest Park is to share the love of horses and horse riding with everyone who wishes to be involved in equine pursuits, no matter how young or old. Take a trail ride or learn to ride just 20 minutes drive from the city. Helmets and boots are available. Private lessons are by appointment on weekdays. Relaxing, supervised rides are also taken to Stromlo Forest. These one-hour rides cater for experienced and beginner riders. Horses are a wonderful mix of personalities, colours and temperaments to suit all standards of riders. Bookings are essential.

Stromlo ACT

11 km away

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