Spas, wine tours, and ways to relax in Canberra

Spend a long weekend relaxing in luxury in Canberra. Who's up for long lunches, wine tours, and massages?

Friday afternoon

Check into your own private bell tent or tiny home at Cubby and Co, disconnecting from the virtual world and sinking into your own private, outdoor oasis. Nestled in the vines at Mount Majura Vineyard, sits a collective of bell tents and tiny homes with breathtaking views. Cubby and Co recently extended their offering to the beautiful bushland of the Yass River Valley at Yarrh Wines, which is 45 minutes from the city centre and 10 minutes from Murrumbateman. Offering getaways with the bare necessities, including a bed, books and board games, an evening at Cubby and Co is a chance to leave it all behind and unwind.

If indoor accommodation is more your style, enjoy the luxury of a stay at the Ovolo Nishi hotel in the creative New Acton precinct; a perfect base to begin exploring the sights of the vibrant city.

Saturday morning 

Start your morning with a coffee or lazy brunch at Mocan & Green Grout and enjoy the laid-back environment of this eco-friendly café. They serve fair trade coffee, source produce from local farmers, and grow their herbs in a planter at the front door. Or right around the corner, try out Rebel Rebel. Offering all-day dining, this eatery in the heart of Acton features a beautifully designed 50-seat dining room, framed by angular beams of recycled public-housing timber.

After breakfast, take a peaceful stroll around the Australian National Botanic Gardens, which gives you the chance to explore one-fifth of Australia’s diverse and spectacular flora in Canberra’s bushland setting. Treat yourself at the cafe, bookshop, or day spa while you're there.

Saturday afternoon 

When it’s time to eat, why not try a bit of everything by enjoying an afternoon well spent with an Eat Canberra Food Tour? Discover some of the best eats and hidden gems in the nation’s capital on a relaxed afternoon out with plenty of background on the food you’ll eat and the places you’ll feast in.

Sunday morning

Start the day with a luxurious  treatment at Hale to escape to a place of complete indulgence and relaxation.

Take in a long brunch at Eighty/Twenty on Lonsdale Street in Braddon, where the philosophy is that clean, natural and unprocessed food should be eaten 80 percent of the time so that the remaining 20 per cent of food can be a little cheekier. The meals at Eighty/Twenty are beautifully presented and leave you feeling refuelled in the best way. Lonsdale Street is perfect for a leisurely stroll and people-watching, lined with many charming boutique shops to browse through.