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 #30 of 231 things to do in Canberra on TripAdvisor
Awards
- Certificate of Excellence 2017
© TripAdvisor 2016
“Travelling with grandchildren”
Love this centre.
Love the information about Canberra, the views onto the Lake.
It was the grandchildren's first "gift shop" and it was hard to stop the money burning a hole in their pocket (we had...
Robyn T
“Centre with a view”
Called in for souvenirs and postcards. Staff were very friendly with plenty of tourist information available. Viewed short film and other items on display about Canberra. Enjoyed view of the lake...
Arthur B
“Hard to find.”
My friend and I looked for the visitors centre, for information on places to see, etc. But it was not in the city - and unfortunately all people we asked had no idea where it was ... they didn't...
Margaret G
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STAY NEARBYYour home away from home
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EVENTS NEARBYWhat's on?
There’s always something on in Canberra. Find nearby festivals, exhibitions, performances, markets and more.
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