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OUTDOORS AND NATURE GoBoat

DAY 1 DAY 2 Did you know? • Arrive in , ’s • Start at dawn in a hot air balloon as you You can arrange a Best of national capital. peacefully float above the stunning city Wildlife Tour with Canberra while looking over the mountain ranges. Guided Tours for a more in- • Be amazed by the National Museum of depth exploration of the animals Australia’s architecture as you explore If you prefer a later start, try a Canberra living in Tidbinbilla — including the outer features and the treasures Helicopters tour to see the natural kangaroos, emus and koalas. scenery from above. The tour begins with a pick-up within. Allow time to uncover many of from your accommodation. our country’s rich and defining stories. • Take a hike up Gibraltar Peak from • Take a taxi or hire a car and drive to the Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve. At the top Canberra and Region Visitors Centre, of this climb you can see magnificent views, which overlooks the majestic Lake Burley with native wildlife to spot along the way. Griffin. Hire a Brompton folding bicycle to Allow three to four hours for the hike. take a tour around the lake at your leisure. • Connect with the land at local Aboriginal • Get up close to the wildlife at National sites on a Dharwra Aboriginal Zoo & Aquarium. You can even pat Cultural Tour. Try traditional bush a cheetah or feed a bear. Join a tour to tucker or learn Ngunnawal language. Tidbinbilla discover more about these wonderful • Float along on your native and exotic animals. own personal GoBoat. Enjoy a picnic • Sit for a picnic at Weston Park and and breathe Canberra’s fresh air as you DINING watch the kangaroos soak up the watch the local swans. SUGGESTIONS sunshine near the lake. • Learn about the world’s largest collection • Head to the National Arboretum of Australian native plants as you meander Breakfast and brunch Canberra or Mount Ainslie Lookout at through the distinct walks and activities Rye Café, Local Press Café, dusk to photograph a memorable sunset. throughout the Australian National The Cupping Room, • Stay overnight in one of Canberra’s Botanic Gardens. Be sure to wander Silo Bakery and Café welcoming hotels. through the arid Red Centre and the Coffee hit Kyo Coffee Project, Barrio enchanting, misty Rainforest Gully. Collective, Coffee Lab, Typica Jamala Wildlife Lodge, National Zoo & Aquarium • Finish the afternoon in contemplation Manuka at the . Lunch At 4.55pm each day, you can listen to Pollen Café, Morning Glory, Did you Bookplate (at the National know? a moving Last Post Ceremony, Library of Australia), You can stay overnight with stories about those listed on DoubleShot in the luxurious Jamala the Roll of Honour. Wildlife Lodge. Share Dinner your evening with lions, • Stay overnight in Canberra to Pialligo Estate, Lanterne Rooms, tigers, monkeys or Italian and Sons, Pilot giraffes! explore our thriving restaurant scene.