Lesley’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Stuff to do... in and around our Capital City!
The National Arboretum is worth a visit, besides the gorgeous views and the fabulous children's playground...
- The Village Centre offers interactive learning, a gift shop and eateries
- Walk through forests
- The Canberra Discovery Garden
- See the National Bonsai Collection
- Picnic with the best views in Canberra
https://www.nationalarboretum.act.gov.au/
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National Arboretum Canberra
Forest DriveThe National Arboretum is worth a visit, besides the gorgeous views and the fabulous children's playground...
- The Village Centre offers interactive learning, a gift shop and eateries
- Walk through forests
- The Canberra Discovery Garden
- See the National Bonsai Collection
- Picnic with the best views in Canberra
https://www.nationalarboretum.act.gov.au/
Questacon is fun-filled and interactive, this place makes science fun!
Questacon is a large centre with more than 200 interactive exhibits relating to science and technology.
https://www.questacon.edu.au
Questacon Science Garden
Questacon is fun-filled and interactive, this place makes science fun!
Questacon is a large centre with more than 200 interactive exhibits relating to science and technology.
https://www.questacon.edu.au
The Australian War Memorial is Australia's national memorial to the members of its armed forces and supporting organisations who have died or participated in wars involving the Commonwealth of Australia, and some conflicts involving personnel from the Australian colonies prior to Federation.
https://www.awm.gov.au
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Australian War Memorial
Treloar Crescent (top of Anzac Parade)The Australian War Memorial is Australia's national memorial to the members of its armed forces and supporting organisations who have died or participated in wars involving the Commonwealth of Australia, and some conflicts involving personnel from the Australian colonies prior to Federation.
https://www.awm.gov.au
Delight in the art and world-class exhibitions on show at the National Gallery of Australia, on the shores of Canberra’s Lake Burley Griffin. Art lovers will enjoy meandering through the galleries and admiring the collection, which includes the famous 'Blue Poles' by Jackson Pollock and the Ned Kelly series by Sidney Nolan.
https://nga.gov.au
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Nasjonalgalleriet i Australia
Parkes Place EastDelight in the art and world-class exhibitions on show at the National Gallery of Australia, on the shores of Canberra’s Lake Burley Griffin. Art lovers will enjoy meandering through the galleries and admiring the collection, which includes the famous 'Blue Poles' by Jackson Pollock and the Ned Kelly series by Sidney Nolan.
https://nga.gov.au
Floriade is a flower and entertainment festival held annually in Canberra's Commonwealth Park featuring extensive displays of flowering bulbs with integrated sculptures and other artistic features. Floriade comes from the Latin word floriat, which means to design with flowers.
https://floriadeaustralia.com
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Act Parks Depot
Floriade is a flower and entertainment festival held annually in Canberra's Commonwealth Park featuring extensive displays of flowering bulbs with integrated sculptures and other artistic features. Floriade comes from the Latin word floriat, which means to design with flowers.
https://floriadeaustralia.com
The National Zoo and Aquarium is a privately owned 19-hectare zoo and aquarium in the Australian capital city of Canberra. It is located in Yarralumla at the western end of Lake Burley Griffin, next to Scrivener Dam. It recently had a major expansion, with 12 ha of open range exhibits opened in May 2017.
https://nationalzoo.com.au
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Nasjonalt dyrehage og akvarium
999 Lady Denman DrThe National Zoo and Aquarium is a privately owned 19-hectare zoo and aquarium in the Australian capital city of Canberra. It is located in Yarralumla at the western end of Lake Burley Griffin, next to Scrivener Dam. It recently had a major expansion, with 12 ha of open range exhibits opened in May 2017.
https://nationalzoo.com.au
National Botanic Gardens is worth a visit in Canberra... showcasing Australian floral diversity over 35 hectares of cultivated garden and 50 hectares of remnant bushland. Various themed routes are marked out, with the best introduction being the main path (45 minutes return), which takes in the eucalypt lawn, rock garden, rainforest gully and Sydney Region garden. A 3.2km bushland nature trail leads to the garden's higher reaches.
https://www.anbg.gov.au/gardens/
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Australske nasjonale botaniske hager
Clunies Ross StreetNational Botanic Gardens is worth a visit in Canberra... showcasing Australian floral diversity over 35 hectares of cultivated garden and 50 hectares of remnant bushland. Various themed routes are marked out, with the best introduction being the main path (45 minutes return), which takes in the eucalypt lawn, rock garden, rainforest gully and Sydney Region garden. A 3.2km bushland nature trail leads to the garden's higher reaches.
https://www.anbg.gov.au/gardens/
The Canberra Visitor Centre is located at Regatta Point...
https://visitcanberra.com.au/
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Act Parks Depot
The Canberra Visitor Centre is located at Regatta Point...
https://visitcanberra.com.au/
Food scene
Explore Canberra's fabulous food and wine scene...
Canberra has an established wine growing region, with more than 30 wineries within 35 minutes’ drive of the city. Our boutique cellar doors offer an opportunity to meet the vignerons, share a yarn and taste the local creations, made with grapes including Riesling, Viognier or Tempranillo. There are also a variety of indulgent dining experiences to match your wines – from fine dining to wood-fired pizzas – plus tours and events.
If whiskey or beer is more your style, Canberra boasts a whiskey distillery as well as a niche microbrewery hub. You'll find our handcrafted brews blend perfectly with local produce and good old-fashioned pub food.
https://visitcanberra.com.au/eat-and-drink/wineries_and_breweries
Lake George Winery
Federal HighwayCanberra has an established wine growing region, with more than 30 wineries within 35 minutes’ drive of the city. Our boutique cellar doors offer an opportunity to meet the vignerons, share a yarn and taste the local creations, made with grapes including Riesling, Viognier or Tempranillo. There are also a variety of indulgent dining experiences to match your wines – from fine dining to wood-fired pizzas – plus tours and events.
If whiskey or beer is more your style, Canberra boasts a whiskey distillery as well as a niche microbrewery hub. You'll find our handcrafted brews blend perfectly with local produce and good old-fashioned pub food.
https://visitcanberra.com.au/eat-and-drink/wineries_and_breweries
Cooleman Court is a neighbourhood centre located in the Canberra suburb of Weston. The centre comprises two supermarkets, Woolworths and Aldi, a Target Country, Best & Less and 39 specialty stores. Along with stores, you will find restaurants, cafes, and clubs.
https://www.coolemancourt.com.au/
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Cooleman Court Shopping Centre
Brierly StreetCooleman Court is a neighbourhood centre located in the Canberra suburb of Weston. The centre comprises two supermarkets, Woolworths and Aldi, a Target Country, Best & Less and 39 specialty stores. Along with stores, you will find restaurants, cafes, and clubs.
https://www.coolemancourt.com.au/
A gorgeous seafood restaurant in Weston Creek.
Croatian and Mediterranean cuisine, like shellfish and grilled meats, in a casual dining room.
13 Trenerry St, Weston ACT 2611
Maestral Seafood Restaurant
13 Trenerry StA gorgeous seafood restaurant in Weston Creek.
Croatian and Mediterranean cuisine, like shellfish and grilled meats, in a casual dining room.
13 Trenerry St, Weston ACT 2611
A local favourite in Weston Creek... My's Restaurant. Vietnamese noodles and pho dished up in a comfy space with Asian art and knickknacks on display.
https://www.mysrestaurant.com.au
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MY's Restaurant
35 Brierly StA local favourite in Weston Creek... My's Restaurant. Vietnamese noodles and pho dished up in a comfy space with Asian art and knickknacks on display.
https://www.mysrestaurant.com.au
A little about the brewery...
A long timber bar encases the brewery’s 12 taps, which feature a rotating lineup of Capital beers alongside one dedicated to Batlow’s cider. Large shared tables turn the production hub into a social one, meaning once you’re through the front doors, it’s easy to forget you’re in an industrial lot.
Food is the domain of Canberran phenomenon Brodburger, the city’s cult food truck, which started out slinging burgers in local parks before finding a few permanent homes across town. Maybe the burgers help, or maybe it’s the promise of a few beers to accompany them, but the brewery is particularly effective at bringing in a large lunchtime crowd. Yet it’s in the post work hours and on weekends where Capital truly shines as students, families and cyclists and taxi loads file into a brewery with the capacity to fit upwards of 500 people.
The main beer garden out the front is a sprawling space that fills quickly each afternoon, suggesting any government ministers looking for ways to reinvigorate industrial areas should make sure they stop in for a beer.
https://www.capitalbrewing.co
For the families... there is a fantastic indoor playground for the kids called 'Kidzplore'
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Capital Brewing Co
1 Dairy RdA little about the brewery...
A long timber bar encases the brewery’s 12 taps, which feature a rotating lineup of Capital beers alongside one dedicated to Batlow’s cider. Large shared tables turn the production hub into a social one, meaning once you’re through the front doors, it’s easy to forget you’re in an industrial lot.
Food is the domain of Canberran phenomenon Brodburger, the city’s cult food truck, which started out slinging burgers in local parks before finding a few permanent homes across town. Maybe the burgers help, or maybe it’s the promise of a few beers to accompany them, but the brewery is particularly effective at bringing in a large lunchtime crowd. Yet it’s in the post work hours and on weekends where Capital truly shines as students, families and cyclists and taxi loads file into a brewery with the capacity to fit upwards of 500 people.
The main beer garden out the front is a sprawling space that fills quickly each afternoon, suggesting any government ministers looking for ways to reinvigorate industrial areas should make sure they stop in for a beer.
https://www.capitalbrewing.co
For the families... there is a fantastic indoor playground for the kids called 'Kidzplore'
McKellar Ridge is a 5-star boutique winery producing award-winning handcrafted wines. Carefully nurtured from grape to glass, our wines exhibit the unique characteristics of the Canberra cool-climate region:
fresh fruit flavours, distinctive spiciness, crisp acidity.
McKellar Ridge Wines is owned and operated by John and Marina Sekoranja. The winery was established in 2005 by Brian and Janet Johnston and quickly became highly regarded in the Canberra region. Brian continues to provide expert assistance as winemaking consultant during vintage. McKellar Ridge was rated as a 5-Star winery by James Halliday in August 2017.
http://mckellarridgewines.com.au
McKellar Ridge Wines
2 Euroka AvenueMcKellar Ridge is a 5-star boutique winery producing award-winning handcrafted wines. Carefully nurtured from grape to glass, our wines exhibit the unique characteristics of the Canberra cool-climate region:
fresh fruit flavours, distinctive spiciness, crisp acidity.
McKellar Ridge Wines is owned and operated by John and Marina Sekoranja. The winery was established in 2005 by Brian and Janet Johnston and quickly became highly regarded in the Canberra region. Brian continues to provide expert assistance as winemaking consultant during vintage. McKellar Ridge was rated as a 5-Star winery by James Halliday in August 2017.
http://mckellarridgewines.com.au
The doorway to this little gem, hidden away down quiet Odgers Lane, is illuminated only by a light bulb. It may take some courage to push through the unmarked wooden door, but have faith; inside you'll find an atmospheric 1920s-style speakeasy, with dim lighting, cosy booths and a very impressive whisky selection. Try the cocktails.
https://molly.bar/
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Molly
Odgers LaneThe doorway to this little gem, hidden away down quiet Odgers Lane, is illuminated only by a light bulb. It may take some courage to push through the unmarked wooden door, but have faith; inside you'll find an atmospheric 1920s-style speakeasy, with dim lighting, cosy booths and a very impressive whisky selection. Try the cocktails.
https://molly.bar/
A high-octane vibe pervades this superslick pan-Asian place, fuelled by a lively young crew that effortlessly splashes together cocktails, dispenses food recommendations and juggles orders without breaking a sweat. A raw bar serves delectable sashimi, freshly shucked oysters and zingy ceviche. Salt-and-Sichuan-pepper squid and pork-belly buns are crowd pleasers, and we love the Japanese-style eggplant.
https://www.akiba.com.au/
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Akiba
40 Bunda StA high-octane vibe pervades this superslick pan-Asian place, fuelled by a lively young crew that effortlessly splashes together cocktails, dispenses food recommendations and juggles orders without breaking a sweat. A raw bar serves delectable sashimi, freshly shucked oysters and zingy ceviche. Salt-and-Sichuan-pepper squid and pork-belly buns are crowd pleasers, and we love the Japanese-style eggplant.
https://www.akiba.com.au/
Long before veganism was trendy... Au Lac was dishing up delicious Vietnamese-inspired vegetarian in Dickson (Canberra's Chinatown).
https://www.aulac-restaurant.com.au/
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Au Lac Dickson Vegan Cuisine
35-39 Woolley StLong before veganism was trendy... Au Lac was dishing up delicious Vietnamese-inspired vegetarian in Dickson (Canberra's Chinatown).
https://www.aulac-restaurant.com.au/
Award winning Bar Rochford has a great wine list and superb tapas-style snacks.
http://www.barrochford.com/
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Bar Rochford
65 London CctAward winning Bar Rochford has a great wine list and superb tapas-style snacks.
http://www.barrochford.com/