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Canberra Racquet Club

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Canberra Racquet Club

Discover the Canberra Racquet Club – a premier sporting destination. Nestled in the heart of Australia's capital, the Canberra Racquet Club offers a dynamic experience for sports lovers and leisure seekers alike. Renowned for its panoramic glass padel courts that come in both blue and pink surfaces, this premier club welcomes players of all levels to enjoy padel and pickleball all year long. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or trying a new sport for the first time, the friendly atmosphere and expert coaching staff make every visit enjoyable and enriching. The club allows general public court hire, but also hosts regular, social events, training clinics and tournaments, providing the perfect balance of competition and community. Beyond the courts, visitors can unwind at the modern clubhouse, featuring a café and bar with healthy refreshments, a pro shop, and relaxing lounge areas. Set within the heart of Fyshwick, it's an ideal location for families, groups, or solo travellers seeking an active day out. Located just minutes from Canberra's cultural landmarks and accommodations, the Canberra Racquet Club is more than a sports venue—it's a vibrant hub of fitness, fun, and connection. Come swing, serve, and socialise at one of the city's top hidden gems!

Fyshwick ACT

Canberra Railway Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Canberra Railway Museum

All aboard for a step back in time at Canberra Railway Museum! Located in the historic suburb of Kingston, take a guided tour with the friendly and knowledgeable volunteers and be whisked away to the golden age of rail travel. The collection includes locomotives, carriages, and artefacts, from across more than 100 years! Ride in style aboard a luxury Pullman carriage, make yourself comfy in a Southern Aurora sleeping car, or man the controls of a vintage railmotor! The museum is home to historic locomotive 1210, one of the oldest surviving steam engines in Australia, and the very first train to arrive in Canberra all the way back in 1914. Canberra Railway Museum is open every Sunday. They are also open on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday during ACT school holidays, as well as all public holidays except Christmas.

Fyshwick ACT

The Book of Everything by Richard Tulloch, 2013 — Image credit: Canberra REP

Entertainment Venues

Canberra Repertory Society

Founded in 1932, Canberra Repertory Society (REP) is one of the oldest established theatre companies in Australia, with more than 550 major productions to its credit. REP stages six major productions each year and provides Canberra theatregoers with high quality and varied works. In addition to their major productions, REP Studio gives members the chance to take part in play readings or workshops. REP also offers opportunities for people to extend their interest in theatre and to develop their skills through participation in all aspects of theatre production. Many members who first developed their skills at REP have moved on to careers in professional theatre. REP is based at and manages Canberra REP Theatre (formerly Theatre 3), a well-equipped professional theatre space with a seating capacity of 188 for its own use and for external hire. Canberra REP is a not-for-profit organisation and is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) as a Charity. REP's corporate structure is as a Company Limited by Guarantee. Canberra REP has received endorsement as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) through the Australian Taxation Office.

Canberra ACT

Aussie green tree pythons

Zoos, Sanctuaries, Aquariums and Wildlife Parks

Canberra Reptile Zoo

As one of Canberra's fastest-growing tourist attractions, the Canberra Reptile Zoo, located in Gold Creek, is an exciting destination for animal lovers and curious visitors alike! With a diverse range of Australian native animals, including reptiles, amphibians, marsupials and birds. The zoo boasts one of the most interactive native animal facilities in Canberra. In addition to exploring the exhibits, the zoo hosts engaging school shows that feature live presentations and guided tours, making it a fantastic educational outing for students. For those looking to celebrate a special occasion, the zoo also offers birthday party packages that provide memorable experiences with live reptiles. Whether you're a local or just visiting, the Canberra Reptile Zoo promises an unforgettable adventure that combines education, fun, and the thrill of interacting with amazing reptiles.

Nicholls ACT

The Playhouse — Image credit: Canberra Theatre Centre

Entertainment Venues

Canberra Theatre Centre

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.

Canberra ACT

Canberra Walkin Aviary entrance — Image credit: Canberra Walkin Aviary

Amusement and Theme Parks

Canberra Walk In Aviary

Walk among nearly 600 beautiful birds in the Canberra Walk In Aviary. Offering visitors the chance to have an interactive experience where you can observe, photograph and feed the friendly free-flying birds as they fly in the large 1000 square metre planted aviary. This is your chance to get up close and personal with nearly 60 different species from Australia and around the world. Count over 250 parrots and 350 finches, quail and pheasants. Your entry fee includes a small plate of bird food, so some of the birds will come and interact with you. The Canberra Walk In Aviary is only 20 minutes from the city centre in Federation Square, which is located in Gold Creek Village off the Barton Highway, Nicholls. Entrance to the aviary is located directly behind the Green Gold Garden Centre. The Canberra Walk in Aviary is both pram and wheelchair friendly. The Aviary does not have cafe facilities, but there several cafes within close proximity to the Aviary.

Nicholls ACT

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

Candelo village — Image credit: David Rogers Photography

Landmarks and Buildings

Candelo

Travelling inland along the valley of the Bega River, the road ambles through rich dairy and beef country before arriving at the historical village of Candelo. The town remains a meeting place and through fare for travellers, musicians and artists. Set on the banks of the Candelo River and with a population of just 300, you'll be surprised by the local fare and busy events calendar. On the first Sunday of each month, the town hosts one of the region's oldest markets and there are regular music festivals, open recordings and performances at the historical town hall and St Peter's Church. The famed Candelo Village Festival occurs every two years and is a celebration of music, arts, crafts and village life. Although bullock teams no longer pass through town and there is little need for blacksmith's shops, a walk along these streets conjures up images of a past way of life. Candelo today still retains many of its nineteenth-century old buildings, offering a warm and open reception to travellers. Candelo is surrounded by beautiful old forests and clear waterways. In South East Forests National Park you can take bushwalks through old-growth forest, go boulder hopping through the network of waterways, picnic by a creek or take exploratory drives along the forest trails.

Candelo NSW

Candlebark Gully Nature Trail

Natural Attractions

Candlebark Gully Nature Trail

Located in the Fraser Block of Lake Eildon National Park is the Candlebark Gully Nature Trail, an easy two kilometres Grade 3 circuit walk through candlebark forest. Spot kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas and the remnants of a once thriving gold mining industry. Learn about Lake Eildon's history and ecology through the 16 of the 20 interpretative signs that are still in place and enjoy a casual and relaxing circuit walk through beautiful Victorian bush.

Devils River VIC

Canecutter Memorial, Marian Qld

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Cane Cutter Memorial

The Cane Cutter Memorial is a significant heritage landmark located at Melba House in Marian, approximately 28 kilometres from Mackay. Erected in 1994, the memorial honours the pioneering families who helped establish and shape the Marian district. Situated within Edward Lloyd Park, beside the historic Melba House, the statue stands as a tribute to the region's strong agricultural roots. Plaques on the plinth record the names of residents who settled in the district prior to 1900, while additional panels acknowledge families who made Marian their home in the years that followed. The statue is surrounded by a grove of trees planted by members of the pioneering families. The Cane Cutter Memorial offers visitors a chance to connect with the history, resilience, and community spirit that underpin the Mackay Isaac region.

Marian QLD

Cane to Cocktail

Agritourism

Cane to Cocktail

Come and join them for their 'Paddock to Glass Experience', interactive and fun, learn how they make their liqueurs, their flavour profiles and how to mix for maximum enjoyment! Journey through their distillery process and discover how they transform sugar cane into premium spirits. Enjoy delicious nibbles, tastings of their handcrafted products, and sample a signature cocktail or mocktail. With plenty of fun, fascinating insights, and laughs along the way, their Cocktail Experience is an unforgettable event.

Sarina QLD

Caneland Central Shopping Centre

Shopping and Markets

Caneland Central Shopping Centre

Caneland Central is the premier shopping and lifestyle destination in the Mackay region and is conveniently located in the city centre. It offers the widest variety of stores and services with over 200 stores together with Myer, Target, Big W, Woolworths, Coles, JB Hi-Fi, Best and Less, Rebel Sports and SNAP Fitness.

Mackay QLD

Cania Gorge National Park — Image credit: TEQ

Natural Attractions

Cania Gorge National Park

Cania Gorge National Park preserves a valuable remnant of the Brigalow Belt country. Along with plant communities including brigalow forest, eucalypt woodland, cypress pine woodland, dry rainforest and grassland, you'll discover the sandstone landscapes of cliffs and fern-covered pools, where you might just spot a grazing rock wallaby, sunbathing rainbow skink, a hunting lace monitor, or hear the call of the dollarbirds. The park is home to more than 90 species of bird. Brush-tailed rock wallabies and common bent-wing bats are also seen. First Nations people have lived in Cania Gorge for at least 19,000 years. Freehand art on the sandstone walls is a reminder of their special way of life. Eight bushwalks can lead you on adventures to monolithic overhangs, dry gullies, past cliffs into dark crevices where orchids bloom, to lush fern covered pools and past towering eucalypts and other native fauna. This is an ancient place where water is still eroding and moulding the ever-changing landscape, where rock wallabies, peregrine falcons and wedge-tailed eagles have all called their home for thousands of years. Enjoy a truly amazing nature experience in Cania Gorge, part of Queensland's Sandstone Wilderness.

Monto QLD

Visitors to the BLOOM Exhibition by artists Naomi Stanitzki and Mylene van Heijster April 2023 — Image credit: Cannery Arts Centre Inc

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Cannery Arts Centre

The Cannery Arts Centre is the most dynamic arts facility in the region presenting contemporary visual art exhibitions in a unique historic gallery, eclectic music events, and a wide range of creative workshops. Housed in a heritage building initially used as a fish cannery and located on the beautiful Esperance foreshore, it is also home to the Esperance Potters Club, has a quaint community garden to forage from, and an impressive lookout to conquer. There is always a reason to visit.

Chadwick WA

Canning River

Natural Attractions

Canning River

The Canning River brings the serenity of the bush to the buzzing inner suburbs of Perth city. It flows all the way from the Perth Hills through Cannington, Thornlie, Riverton, Shelley, Rossmoyne and Mount Pleasant to meet the Swan River in the city. There are plenty of riverside parks, picnic areas, cafes and places to launch your craft along its path. One of the most popular spots to enjoy its tranquility is the Canning River Regional Park, an easy 20 minute drive from Perth city. Walk or cycle the network of paths through diverse natural habitats, from woodlands to wetlands, keeping an eye out for the variety of birds and wildlife that call the Canning River home. Jump in a canoe or kayak at one of the designated launching facilities and follow the Canning Canoe Trail for a relaxing float down the river - it's the best way to experience the river's spectacular views. Or, throw in a line and try your luck at hooking a black bream, herring, skippy, flathead or mulloway.

Perth WA

Canning-Gunbarrel Discovery Centre — Image credit: Shire of Wiluna

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Canning-Gunbarrel Discovery Centre

Wiluna is the southern gateway to the Canning Stock Route and the western gateway to the Gunbarrel Highway. The Canning-Gunbarrel Discovery Centre is housed inside the old Wiluna District Hospital and each room unpacks an historical element of the region. There is opportunity to learn about the homelands of Martu people and the survival skills they use in the harsh desert environment. Look out for the forbidden love story! Early explorers trekked through this region looking for water and opening the land for the cattle industry. The 1,850-kilometre Canning Stock Route is represented with the waterholes along the route, labelled in English and Martu languages. The map also incorporates images of significant artworks of waterholes and other important places by Martu artists. The Centre is co-located with the Tjukurba Art Gallery at the back of the main building, where you can view and purchase beautiful artworks by Birriliburu artists.

Wiluna WA

Cannon Park

Entertainment Venues

Cannon Park

Cannon Park is a lifestyle centre including a six screen cinema complex and a fantastic selection of cafes and restaurants. Located diagonally across from Willows Shopping Centre on Hervey Range Road and Riverway, it also houses Townsville's only Kingpin Bowling Lounge and laser skirmish and is nearby to a roller skate rink and indoor sports complex.

Thuringowa Central QLD

Cannonball Downhill Trail — Image credit: Tourism Snowy Mountains

National Parks and Reserves

Cannonball Downhill Trail

With trails and terrain to suit every level get ready for an action and adrenaline pumped day on Thredbo's famous mountain trails. Thredbo is famous for its legendary downhill track. Thredbo's long ski runs get transformed into downhill mountain biking heaven. The downhill mountain biking runs are accessed by the Kosciuszko Express Chairlift every day from November to May. This makes it the longest lift accessed downhill mountain biking runs in Australia, offering a significantly different experience from cross country riding. To ensure a safe and friendly atmosphere all guests receive qualified instruction and coaching prior to accessing the mountain bike park for their first time. Guides also offer group and individual lessons and clinics catering for total beginners to race ready and everything in between.

Thredbo NSW

Cannonvale Beach — Image credit: Tourism Whitsundays

Natural Attractions

Cannonvale Beach

Situated just three kilometres to the west of Airlie Beach, on a north facing stretch of sand, is Cannonvale Beach. With a stinger net for safe swimming in the summer months, a children's playground, and a delightful cafe on the foreshore, Cannonvale Beach is one of locals favourite spots to spend their free time. There are children’s play areas, public toilets, barbecue and picnic spots along the waterfront. As you walk along the footpath to the end of the beach you’ll find a curious molten rock formation begging to be explored, with rock pools to be combed over at low tide.

Cannonvale QLD

Canoe Bay

Natural Attractions

Canoe Bay

Canoe Bay is a walk in Tasman National Park. 2 hours return, 2km one way. Grade 3. Begin by strolling the beautiful white sands of Fortescue Bay before rising over a rocky headland and descending into the sheltered Canoe Bay. Little Penguins burrow between boulders and amongst the tree roots of tall stringybarks. In Canoe Bay you’ll see the remains of a steel-hulled barge, the William Pitt. The barge was used in the 1940s to construct Hobart’s floating pontoon bridge – the predecessor to the Tasman Bridge. In 1955 she was scuttled to become a breakwater behind which small boats could shelter. It’s wonderful snorkelling around the wreck. From Canoe Bay, the track continues for another half hour around the coastline to the delightful Bivouac Bay campsite. Facilities and further activities are available at Fortescue Bay. Please refer to the Parks and Wildlife Service Tasmania website (parks.tas.gov.au) for up-to-date information about this walk, alerts, closures, safe walking guidelines, leave no trace principles, and National Park entry fees where applicable.

Fortescue TAS

Canoe Evans River Paddle Route — Image credit: Artist: Rob Cleary

Natural Attractions

Canoe Evans River Paddle Route

If you want a water based adventure without getting your feet too wet, it could be hard to pass up the chance to paddle up the Evans River at the northern tip of Bundjalung National Park. Here, the river, ocean and rainforest meet in a festival for the senses. Paddling upstream from Gummigurrah picnic area, the outside world will melt away as you pass river islands, mangroves, rainforest as well as heathland and coastal banksia. A birdwatching paradise, listen for the distinct call of the eastern whip-bird and the toy trumpet like call of the rare barred cuckoo shrike. You might glimpse shorebirds such as the white faced heron or pied oystercatcher. At dawn and dusk, eastern grey kangaroos, red-necked wallabies and swamp wallabies often come out to feed. Scour the tops of nearby trees and there could be a sleeping koala or two. Stretch your legs along Gummigurrah walking track after returning.

Evans Head NSW

Canoe Point Beach and Parklands

Parks and Gardens

Canoe Point Beach and Parklands

Canoe Point Beach and Parklands are popular recreational areas in Tannum Sands, adjacent to the Tannum Sands Main Beach. The area shows off Gladstone's unique natural environment with walking and bike trails, beachside boardwalks, bushland reserves and windswept dunes. Offering shelter huts, wood-fired barbecues, playground equipment and opened grassed areas, the Parklands are a tranquil environment for the community to enjoy. A short walk from the parklands is the Canoe Point Beach where kids and dogs can run free and enjoy the sunshine, sand and surf. Alcohol is not permitted within the Parklands.

Tannum Sands QLD

Canoe Pool, Newcastle — Image credit: Destination NSW

Natural Attractions

Canoe Pool

Located at the eastern end of Newcastle Beach, Canoe Pool is a perfect destination for families with little ones. This shallow wading pool provides a safe and enjoyable space for splashing, swimming and building sandcastles. The pool's water levels vary depending on the sand, creating a unique experience each time. To make the most of your visit, bring your own sun shelter, as the pool area can get busy during summer, resembling a village of sun tents. There are shaded picnic tables and accessible toilets nearby at Newcastle Ocean Baths.

Newcastle NSW

Canoeing at Clarence Town

Natural Attractions

Canoeing at Clarence Town

The boat ramp at Bridge Reserve (adjacent to the Williams River Holiday Park) at Clarence Town is a great spot to access the Williams River. One option is to travel upriver under the historic “Brig ‘O Johnson” Bridge and continue north along the Williams River towards Rowlands Falls. Your peaceful journey upstream will be through farmland and there is abundant birdlife to view and take photos of. Pick up a bird brochure from the Visitor Centre to take with you. Clarence Town has a shipbuilding industry where Australia’s first ocean-going steamer was built. An important part of the region's economy in days gone by. The early establishment of relatively small farms on the river, and the ease of river transport led to rapid growth. Along with tobacco factories and steam-driven flour mills, one of the earliest National Schools was founded here in 1849 - Source History in the Williams River Valley.

Clarence Town NSW

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