Canberra and Region Visitors Centre
Purchase local and regional wines, beer, spirits and schnapps. Pick up designer merchandise, jewellery and souvenirs from local and regional suppliers including: Jasper+Myrtle, Gundaroo Puzzler, Gatbi, Zilpah Tart, Lindner and more. Choose from a range of maps and books, and kids’ treats and toys.
You can also find the entire range of CBR merchandise boasting quality made hoodies, shirts and beanies, stationery, reusable coffee cups and more.
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.
Canberra's official and fully accredited tourism information centre is operated by VisitCanberra for the benefit of tourists and locals.
Limited free parking available, along with designated free parking 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 #21 of 216 things to do in Canberra on TripAdvisor
Awards
- Certificate of Excellence 2019
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“Wow”
This is not the usual visitor centre. It is a most fascinating museum covering the history of Canberra. The views are beautiful across the lake and the visitor information is really good. A must when...
drewh126
“Looking for the iSite”
We actually went too far one side of the park, looking at the lake, and missed the iSite, but found it the next day. The staff were very helpful. I wanted to see the display there, but ran out of...
SandyH2525
“lots of great info and displays - plan to spend some time here”
not just your typical Visitor Centre - this is a mini museum on the history of Canberra with free film and interactive displays that can take up to a couple of hours to full do - was really good so...
davidhughtaylor
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