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City break in Canberra. Active leisure ideas for Canberra - attractions, recreation and nightlife

National Library of Australia Guests of Canberra can successfully combine relaxation with excursions to prominent places, walks in beautiful streets, and visiting various entertainment facilities. Canberra is home to the National Zoo and Aquarium. This is a unique nature reserve, in which visitors will be able to get acquainted with representatives of the local fauna and inhabitants of deep seas. For many tourists such a combination of two completely different objects is quite unexpected, so this complex is widely known outside the country.
Canberra is a city of aromatic gardens that simply magnetizes visitors by its unforgettable harmony. While walking on parks and streets of the city you may catch yourself thinking each small … Open
Curious travelers are recommended to attend Questacon Science and Technology Centre that usually hosts approximately two hundred exhibitions and often organizes various events. Each of the seven galleries of the exhibition center dedicated to a certain topic. Visitors can try really incredible sports facilities and attractions in action, learn about unique properties of sound and light, get acquainted with inhabitants of Australian flora and fauna, and even become a viewer of interesting theatre performances.
Fans of natural attractions traditionally enjoy visiting Tidbinbilla Reserve as it offers very interesting excursions that usually leave tourists very excited. According to a version of archaeologists, who managed to find prehistoric structures in the territory of the resort, several thousand years ago local residents used this place to carry out religious rituals. Vacationers are welcome to walk along the most beautiful places of the reserve, enjoy the beauty of desert landscapes and mountain caves. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
In Canberra, there are many interesting places that are worth visiting for holidaymakers with children. A great place for family holidays would be the National Zoo and Aquarium. It offers … Open
Canberra Botanical Gardens is an important natural attraction that was founded in the first half of the 20th century. The garden is distinguished by an unusual layout and attention to design of the territory even in slightest details. The nature reserve is divided into several themed areas. Here visitors will find a beautiful rock garden and herbs garden, and even a large-scale eucalyptus garden.
Deep Space Tracking Dish, Canberra Besides various natural attractions Canberra will please visitors with a huge choice of entertainment options. The most famous nightclubs of the city are ICBM & Insomnia, Holy Grail, and En Vogue. Each of them will surely entertain its visitors with interesting evening programs and delicious original food. Big Splash Waterpark is a great choice for a family holiday. In this park visitors will find various water rides and play areas. Fans of shopping will not find a better place for walks than Canberra Shopping Centre. This large-scale shopping center features over 200 shops, attractive restaurants and cafes.
The majority of popular restaurants of Canberra is located in the central area of the city. However, suburban areas of the city are also not deprived of quality eating places. Many dining … Open
Travelers craving for active pastime should visit one more place, namely, AIS (Australian Institute of Sport), where they can try the following activities: swimming in a pool, gym training, virtual games. Fans of racing will also not feel forgotten – Power Kart Raceway is the best destination for them and a place where they can enjoy karting as much as they want. Vacationers more interested in team games are recommended visiting Delta Force Paintball where, as it is not hard to guess, they can play paintball. Despite climatic conditions, it is possible to ski and skate in Canberra all year round. All you need to do is to visit Vertikal Indoor Snow Sports.
War Memorial Golf is a very popular game in Australia, and the country’s capital is no exception. Federal Golf Club and Royal Canberra Golf Club are considered the best golf clubs in the region. They offer not only quality golf courses and excellent service but also fabulous panoramic views. Fans of croquet also like to visit Canberra because the city has the necessary infrastructure for this sport. Canberra Croquet Club is a great destination for all fans of croquet and outdoor activities in general. If an idea of playing bowling sounds appealing, Zone Bowling Tuggeranong is the best place to visit and enjoy this exciting pastime. Everyone, who likes indoor rock climbing or wants to try it, is welcome at Canberra Indoor Rock Climbing.
Locals are very friendly and welcoming. They are distinguished by sparkling sense of humor and friendly attitude towards foreigners. Denial of any authority can be called a distinctive trait … Open
Various workshops are also very attractive to tourists because they can always learn something new there. For example, 3seeds Cooking School is a wonderful choice for everyone who wants to learn how to cook Australian food. Gamblers prefer to meet in Casino Canberra – there are slot machines and tables with poker. If horse racing is your passion, ACT Racing Club is simply a must-visit place. By the way, it is also possible to ride the gracious animals at Brindabella Valley Trails. Needless to say, a horse ride in a picturesque area will be simply mesmerizing, especially if you take several photographs. Finally, VR Canberra is an excellent destination for everyone interested in virtual reality experiences.
Perhaps, Riddle Room is the most popular club that offers escape quests in Canberra. Visitors can choose to escape from an abandoned hotel, find themselves in the middle of a nightmare created by a famous corporation or save a kingdom – but find out how to leave a prison cell first. A special atmosphere for every quest is one of the reasons why this club is so popular. A club with a very simple name - Escape Rooms Canberra – is also very popular in the city. In one of the club’s rooms, visitors can touch the magic and try to become a great mage. Another room is the best choice for fans of thrillers – they will try to find a cure for a mysterious illness that affected the town of Salem. In the third room, players will appear in the world at the edge of a nuclear war and they will need to save humanity.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Canberra and surroundings

Recommended places for active recreation and leisure in Canberra

Academy and Candy Bar
Where: Centre Cinema Building, Bunda St, Canberra City, Canberra; Telephone: (02) 6257 3355;
Holy Grail
Where: Bunda St, Canberra City, Canberra; Telephone: (02) 6257 9717;
ICBM and Insomnia
Where: Northbourne Ave, Canberra City, Canberra; Telephone: (02) 6248 0102;
Minque
Where: 17 Franklin St, Manuka, Canberra; Telephone: (02) 6295 8866;
Cube
Where: 33 Petrie Plaza, Canberra City, Canberra; Telephone: (02) 6257 1110;
Casino Canberra
Where: 21 Binara St, Canberra City., Canberra; Telephone: (02) 6257 7074;
King O’Malley’s Irish Pub
Where: City Walk, Canberra City, Canberra; Telephone: (02) 6257 0111;
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National and city parks around Canberra
♥   National Park 'Brindabella' , 20.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'Yanununbeyan' , 32.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'Namadgi' , 49.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'Tallaganda' , 54.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'Budawang' , 77.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
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Amusement parks near Canberra
♥   Amusement park 'Corin Forest Recreational Playground' , 37.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all aquaparks
Water attractions around Canberra
♥   Water park 'Big Splash' Canberra, 13.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
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City break ideas for neighbours of Canberra

Guide to your best city break in Canberra - popular places for recreation and leisure. Things to do during the day in Canberra - attractions, parks, beaches, aquaparks, racing tracks, biking trails or waterski. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) where to spend your time in the evening (bars, discos, clubs, etc.). We share some good ideas and the question 'What to do in Canberra?' disappears immediately.
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