Regarded by many as the kid-friendly capital of Australia, the ACT is known for its many family-friendly events hosted throughout the year – such as the Springtime festival of Floriade – along with the amazing attractions such as Questacon, where your family could easily spend the whole day exploring.
Explore the best of Canberra and the ACT with our guide to the 12 BEST family travel experiences – museums, nature parks, public gardens, zoos and nearby ski resorts make the ACT a favourite family holiday destination,
ANGELA SAURINE finds there are plenty of fun activities for little kids in the nation’s capital
By MEGAN HOLBECK Ride around Lake Burley Griffin. Image: VisitCanberra 1. CENTENARY TRAIL Mount Ainslie Lookout is part of the Centenary Trail. Image: VisitCanberra This
From Monday 1 June 2020, travel between and throughout the Australian Capital Territory and New South Wales is permitted. There is something distinctly ‘old England’
Heading to Canberra with kids? From the War Memorial to the Dinosaur museum, the Australian capital has loads of activities and events to keep the little ones entertained.
From zoo capers to art galleries and museums, there is something for everyone in crazy Canberra, our nation’s capital city.
Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre Canberra ACT Every year this fantastic hands-on attraction welcomes over 400,000 visitors through its doors. Since opening
There are lots of places where you and the kids can get up close to Aussie animals…
Canberra may be Australia’s seat of politics but, over a weekend stay
ACT Spiders are taking over Questacon! Spiders will help you to unlock the secretive world of these captivating creatures.
Light, colour, movement and family entertainment in the capital from 27 February!
The Royal Australian Mint is a fascinating day out for young and old …
A zoo and aquarium in one! Canberra’s fabulous National Zoo & Aquarium will delight the whole family!
Canberra is a winter wonderland for families, so wrap up and embrace the chill in the nation’s capital!
Canberra, the nation’s capital, was recently voted the second most liveable city in Australia after Adelaide.
Commonwealth Park wraps around the northern side of Canberra’s Lake Burley Griffin, and is home to a monster-sized fort complete with slides and tunnels for the kiddies.
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