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Find more than you came for

Find more than you came for

Iconic national attractions; riding Mount Stromlo’s bike trails; sipping our cool-climate Shiraz. Canberra offers the peak experience. It’s the best of Australia, brought together for you.

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shotsbysal at the National Arboretum with spring cherry blossoms in bloom

Six spots for a spring picnic
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Why you need a spring-spiration break in Canberra
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Film and Sound curators share their Canberra gems
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New Places to Eat in Canberra
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Mission to Mars

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Questacon - The National Science and Technology Centre - Mission to Mars Experience

Questacon - The National Science and Technology Centre2.6km from CBD

Questacon - The National Science and Technology Centre, King Edward Terrace, Parkes, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

6270 2800

1 Sep - 11 Oct 2020

Questacon - The National Science and Technology Centre, King Edward Terrace, Parkes, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

6270 2800
Floriade Reimagined

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Floriade: Reimagined

Various locations0.4km from CBD

Various locations, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

1300 852 780

12 Sep - 11 Oct 2020

Various locations, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

1300 852 780
Jimmy Barnes at The Coogee Bay Hotel 1984 (detail), 1984 by Grant Matthews © Grant Matthews

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Pub Rock

National Portrait Gallery2.4km from CBD

National Portrait Gallery, King Edward Terrace, Parkes, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

6102 7000

5 Sep 2020 - 14 Feb 2021

National Portrait Gallery, King Edward Terrace, Parkes, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

6102 7000
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A guide to dog-friendly Canberra
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Putting the EXTRA in Canberra’s accommodation
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Canberra’s ultimate outdoor sleepovers
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