Visiting our nations capital is a great idea for a fun family holiday. There is so much to see and do in Canberra, the kids will love it. Once you’ve booked your accommodation, you may want to plan out some of the things you’ll want to check out before you go. Here, we’ve listed a few you won’t want to miss.
- Visit the AIS-Visiting the AIS is a great activity for the whole family. You can see where our sporting champions live and train, and get a great behind-the-scenes view of the AIS and find out what it really takes to be an elite athlete. You may even catch a glimpse of one of our top swimmers gymnasts in training while taking the 90 minute tour.
- Visiting Parliament House- This is a great way to spend a few hours while visiting Canberra. Once again this is a great way to show your kids how big decisions are made in our country. You may even get the chance to watch the Parliamentarians in a session and view from the galleries.
- The National Gallery of Australia- The National Gallery is definitely worth a visit whether you are an art lover or not. Being the National Gallery of the entire country means that this gallery has exhibitions from across the country and the world, which may interest even the most uninterested person in art. Many people make the trip to Canberra from all over the country each year just to view the exhibitions that will be shown nowhere else in the country.
- Take a visit to Questacon-Questacon is the National Science and Technology Centre. It has a number of great interactive exhibits on at any one time, making the whole experience fun and interactive for kids.
- Visiting the Mint- The Mint is a fascinating place for both kids and adults. It has a range of interesting exhibitions running and offers kids a chance to learn about the process of how money is created and how it circulates. The Royal Australian Mint is the sole supplier of Australia’s circulated coinage.
- Cockington Green-This is a great place to take the kids. It has miniature displays of monuments and world famous land marks such as Stonehenge. There is a lovely peaceful Heritage Rose Walk with beautiful gardens, and heaps of play areas for the children. Take the kids on the stream train ride then relax with a picnic in the gardens. A great way to spend a day with the family.
Canberra really does have some wonderful places to visit that the whole family can enjoy. Being the nation’s capital, it truly is a fascinating place with loads to see and do, some activities just a short stroll from the cities major hotels and apartments.
I hope our list of great family activities has given you some ideas on what you and your family can enjoy when next taking a trip to Canberra. From historical sites to places just for fun, there is definitely something for everyone.
Author Bio: Tim Millett is an Australian freelance writer and journalist. He writes extensively in Austalia, Canada, Europe, and the US. He’s published more than 500 articles about various topics, including hotels.
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