Top Cosy Winter Activities in Canberra for 2025

Planning a winter escape to Canberra but wondering how to stay warm and entertained?

Don’t let the chill hold you back—Canberra is brimming with cosy experiences that’ll make you fall in love with winter all over again.

Explore Canberra’s cultural treasures

Check out these current and upcoming exhibitions taking place across the capital, and immerse yourself in the unique creations and individual stories being shared through their works.

Ever Present: First Peoples Art of Australia, installation view, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki 2023, courtesy Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, photo by David St George.

Feast on comfort food

We’ve pulled together a guide on warm meals to try in Canberra this winter. From hearty burgers to handmade pasta, there’s something for every kind of craving.

Embrace the art of taking it easy

Escape to Canberra for a rejuvenating wellness weekend. Whether you're craving a spa day, a stroll through lush rainforests, or a peaceful cruise on Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra has something to suit every kind of relaxation. Check out this guide on where to stay, eat, and unwind for a rejuvenating wellness weekend.

Catch a film in style

Skip the multiplex and head to Palace Electric Cinema in Acton for arthouse films, international releases, and festival favourites. Or visit Arc Cinema at the National Film and Sound Archive for a curated selection of classics and cult hits.

Try something unexpected

Shake off the chill with some indoor adventure. Try padel or pickleball at the new Canberra Racquet Club in Fyshwick (serving Redbrick coffee from 6am until 8pm everyday), or go bouldering at BlocHaus, where 850 square metres of climbing walls await. For something more cathartic, unleash your inner warrior at Axxe, Canberra’s axe-throwing venue.

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