Canberra and Region Visitors Centre
There’s local and regional wines, beer, spirits, and Thredbo Distillery schnapps. Buy a chilled bottle to take to your hotel, along with a great selection of authentic Canberra regional produce including olive oil, honey and nuts.
Pick up local designer merchandise, jewellery and souvenirs. Local suppliers include 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 so you get the most from your visit. Whether it’s a last-minute accommodation deal or tips about cool new cafes, you’ll be glad you dropped in.
Canberra's official and fully accredited tourism information centre is operated by VisitCanberra for the benefit of tourists and locals.
There is limited free parking, with designated free space available to park 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
SOCIAL
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 #34 of 218 things to do in Canberra on TripAdvisor
Awards
- Certificate of Excellence 2017
© TripAdvisor 2016
“Well designed modern centre but lacking knowledgeable staff”
This is a newish complex replacing the old one in Northbourne Avenue. Well designed with very good facilities. We were in Canberra for Truffle time and based on the publicity in the media there was...
WellTravelledAussie2
“Very helpful”
Friendly staff and lots of information. Well worth the visit. Plenty of parking available and the path around the lake passes straight past which is good for a walk after the visit.
D K
“Lovely site, very helpful staff. Needs extending to all of Canberra.”
Canberra is not on the top 10 sites but when you get there it is an interesting place with a very splendid visitor centre and staff who really want to help. Yet Canberra on the whole seems unable to...
David S
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