Visitor Information Centre
For advice and assistance to get the most out of your stay chat to a friendly local at the Canberra and Region Visitor Information Centre at Regatta Point or the handy Information Booth at Canberra Airport.
Canberra and Region Visitor Information Centre
Whether it’s help with a last-minute accommodation deal, bookings for museums and galleries, or tips about cool new restaurants, the team at the Visitor Centre has you covered.
Co-located with the National Capital Exhibition at Regatta Point, the Visitor Information Centre also offers bike and e-scooter hire. Be sure to explore the shop full of local produce, handcrafted gifts, hampers and popular souvenirs.
Overlooking Lake Burley Griffin, the Captain Cook Memorial Jet and national attractions, enjoy the sweeping view from the centre as you browse everything from gin or local children’s books.
Location and opening hours
Contact the Visitor Information Centre by phone, live chat or drop by, and get the inside scoop on what to see and do in Canberra.
Regatta Point, Ngunnawal Country, Barrine Drive, Parkes ACT 2600
Phone: 1300 554 114 (if calling from overseas use +61 2 6205 0044)
Open 9am to 5pm weekdays
Open 9am to 4pm weekends and public holidays
Closed Christmas Day
Quiet hour everyday from 9am to 10am
There is limited one-hour free parking, with designated free all-day parking available to park caravans, camper trailers, coaches and RVs. Free Wi-Fi is also available.
The CRVC is proud to be an accessible facility welcoming all. A hearing loop, screen readers, and a sensory hour (9am - 10am daily) are provided. The centre is easily wheelchair accessible with nearby dedicated disabled parking. The team partners with the Sunflower Scheme and provides personalised service to visitors wearing the sunflower lanyards and wristbands. Staff members actively stay up to date with the latest offerings and are full of recommendations regarding Canberra’s popular accessible experiences – be sure to ask them the best spots to visit.
Canberra live stream
Bike hire
Want to experience scenic Lake Burley Griffin on two wheels? Hire a bike or e-scooter from the Canberra and Region Visitors Centre.
The Visitors Centre's folding Brompton bikes are lightweight and sturdy, making them an easy option for the leisure rider. Helmets, saddlebags, bike locks and lake maps are all included. Pre-booking and reserving bikes is unavailable as the hire operates on a first come, first serve basis.
| Child price | Adult price |
|---|---|
| 2 hours - $15 | 2 hours - $20 |
| 4 hours - $25 | 4 hours - $35 |
| 1 day - $30 | 1 day - $45 |
E-scooter hire
Opt for an e-scooter to enjoy the views at an easy pace. Reaching up to 25 kilometres per hour, these motorised e-scooters are easy to balance and intuitive to use.
Helmets are included in the hire. Please remember to scoot responsibly.
| Price |
|---|
| 1 hour - $20 |
| 2 hours - $30 |
Canberra Airport Visitor Information Booth
The Canberra Airport Visitor Information Booth will provide travellers arriving on domestic and international flights with a range of visitor information services. These include tour bookings and last-minute accommodation, maps, and advice about what to see and do.
Location and opening hours
The Information Booth will be staffed during peak flight arrival times and visitors will have access to digital touch screen information at other times.
The airport information booth is located on the ground floor of the terminal between the two baggage collection areas.