Canberra and Region Visitors Centre
Purchase local and regional wines, beer, spirits and schnapps. Take a chilled bottle to your hotel, with your choice of authentic Canberra regional produce including chocolate, olive oil, honey and nuts.
Pick up local designer merchandise, jewellery and souvenirs from local suppliers Jasper + Myrtle, Black Horse, Gundaroo Puzzler, Gatbi Design, Bisonhome, Land Scents, Leafy Sea Dragon and more. Choose from a range of maps and books, and kids’ treats.
Chat to the friendly staff and volunteers. They’re a wealth of local knowledge, offering valuable insights to help you get the most from your stay. Whether it’s a last-minute accommodation deal or tips about cool new cafes, you’ll see why they won a TripAdvisor 2017 Certificate of Excellence!
Canberra's official and fully accredited tourism information centre is operated by VisitCanberra for the benefit of tourists and locals.
Limited free parking available, with designated spots for caravans, camper trailers, coaches and RVs.
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Canberra and Region Visitors Centre -
Local designer homewares -
Local produce -
Handmade beeswax candles -
Wildbrumby schnapps -
Local wines, beers and spirits for sale -
Friendly staff to assist and incredible views over Lake Burley Griffin -
Kids area -
Plenty of information on things to see and do and places to stay -
Canberra and Region Visitors Centre, next to The Deck cafe and the National Capital Exhibition
DETAILS
PHONE
OPENING HOURS
Monday to Friday: 9am - 5pm. Weekends and public holidays: 9am - 4pm, Closed Christmas Day
COSTS
Free
ACCESSIBILITY
Suitable for guests who depend on the use of a wheelchair in a seated position at all times.
Disabled access available, contact operator for details
Location
Canberra and Region Visitors Centre
Regatta Point, Barrine Drive, Acton, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Features
Cafe
Carpark
Family Friendly
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Reviews
TripAdvisor traveller rating
Ranked #23 of 257 things to do in Canberra on TripAdvisor
Awards
- Certificate of Excellence 2018
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“Canberra visitors' centre”
Friendly ; remembered me from 10 months prior!
Lots of interesting brochures
Superbly situated with beautiful view on lake and water fountain
Adequate parking
Well worth a visit
Bruniejudge
“Full of helpful information”
The staff are so helpful and allow you to find the beast places to see around Canberra. They took the time to ask what you wanted but were not pushy
debbie502015
“Informative place for tourists visiting canberra”
nice building located near the beautiful lake and canberra parliament,helpful staff and public bus stop nearby
Sudhir_Rajagopal
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