Attractions near Canberra

Housed in a beautifully preserved 1876 building, the Queanbeyan Museum houses an interesting collection of memorabilia from the area.

Take a trail ride or learn to ride just 10 minutes drive from the city. Helmets and boots are available. Private lessons are by appointment

The Googong Foreshore area is ideal for sightseeing, fishing, bushwalking, picnicking, canoeing and sailing. Featuring the awe-inspiring London Bridge Arch.

Queanbeyan Park Market - Fresh vegetables, fruit, eggs, dairy, honey, meat, wine, olive oil, preserves, frozen meals, breads, cakes and confectionery. Local Produce Market.

Mount Jerrabomberra Walk - Look over the historic town of Queanbeyan and pin point all historic landmarks on the map at the lookout.

Get into Erindale Vikings to start your day off with a barista-made coffee from our Moo+Brew café or treat yourself to one of our delicious

Queen Elizabeth Park includes playground equipment, a large oval space for picnics, a wet-play area, barbecues and shelter area, walking and cycling paths, and more.

Located South-Karabar, The Scar Dog park is a fully fenced grass area for your fury friends to run free and get socialised.

The venue for the Queanbeyan Art Society- Charming 1880s brick cottage called O'Neil's Cottage, set on the banks of the Queanbeyan River.

The Society is a non-for-profit organisation which holds art exhibitions, competitions and classes. It is a working gallery and has 11 monthly exhibitions.

Nestled against the stunning backdrop of the Brindabella Ranges the par 72 Murrumbidgee Country Club is a long course that allows players to open their

Take the family for a drive through suburban Canberra to get to this adventure playground. There is plenty of room for the kids to run

Chisholm Vikings is a great place to kick back and catch up with some mates over a bev or a game of pool in the

Queanbeyan's par 70 championship 18 hole golf course has spectacular bushland views and an abundance of fauna. Enjoy their clubhouse, bar and gaming facilities. Relax

Tuggeranong Arts Centre presents and hosts a vibrant array of arts activities that engage, challenge and inspire the local community. Its two galleries host exhibitions

Dinosaur fans of all ages will completely ‘dig’ the National Dinosaur Museum, located in Canberra’s Gold Creek Village. With one of the largest permanent displays

Head south and visit Limelight Cinema. All eight cinemas have stadium seating with large screens, giving you the best viewing experience available. Enjoy state of

Molonglo Gorge is great for swimming, fishing, walking and picnicking. The Molonglo River runs a picturesque course through the gorge; carved through a fault zone.

Venture into the delightful and fascinating display of meticulously crafted miniature buildings at Cockington Green, located in Canberra’s Gold Creek Village. Featuring houses and monuments

Whether you’re catching up with friends over a coffee and a bite to eat at Moo+Brew café or dining in for lunch or dinner at

Aboriginal Dreamings Gallery in the heart of Gold Creek Village is a must-see destination for Aboriginal art collectors. Aboriginal Dreamings Gallery has been bringing Aboriginal

Walk among nearly 400 beautiful birds in the Canberra Walk In Aviary. Observe, photograph and feed the friendly free flying birds as they fly in

The Gungahlin Lakes Golf and Community Club is situated on over 70 hectares of picturesque green parklands with modern facilities and stunning views. Interstate and

Movie-set scenarios, quality equipment and professional staff are just a few features you can expect on a day out at Canberra’s premier paintball centre, Delta

This 18 hole international standard championship course was designed by renowned golfer and course architect Bruce Devlin. Gold Creek Country Club's par 72 layout exposes

Visit the gallery at Strathnairn Arts. Browse for gifts in the shop. Enjoy light lunch, tea, coffee, cake or wood fired pizza at the cafe.

You are always welcome at Magpies Belconnen Golf Club. Play this well-groomed 18 hole public course during your stay in Canberra. Clubs and buggies are

Walk the marked trail from Pine Island through open grassland to Point Hut Reserve. Enjoy flat ground that's ideal for walking and lovely views of

To get to Shepherds Lookout, start at the parking area three kilometres from the last traffic island on Stockdill Drive. Walk through Woodstock Nature Reserve

As well as being Canberra's largest commercial pine plantation, Kowen Forest is very popular for orienteering, bush walking, running, mountain bike riding, horse riding and

Share a day in the life of a farming family on their 1500-acre Merino sheep and beef cattle farm. Watch Australian kelpie dogs work merino

Hartley Hall Markets are held on the first Sunday of the month (January excluded) from 10am till 3pm. There are up to 300 stalls offering

Take a leap into outer space at the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex, a 45-minute drive from the heart of Canberra. Here you’ll discover NASA’s

Enjoy yourself at Lanyon Vikings, whether you’re dining in for lunch or dinner at Red Rock Bistro or stopping in for a caffeine hit and

Do something different on your trip to the capital. Learn to ride at an Accredited Australian Horse Riding Centre. Gooromon Park Riding School offers individual

The Lanyon historic precinct is set in a landscape of great natural beauty. Stroll in the rambling gardens, visit the restored 1850's homestead and the

Take a guided tour of Historic Allwood Cottage, a heritage listed slab cottage built in the late 1800's. Open by appointment only.

See koalas, kangaroos, possums, reptiles and more in the natural setting of Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, just 40-minutes’ drive from the Canberra Central Business District. Keep

Alpaca Magic Stud began in 1997 with just a couple of alpacas. Soon after, they bought some llamas and began their Llama Magic Stud.

Tharwa Valley Forge delivers authentic blacksmithing and bladesmithing experiences every weekend and most days of the week.