'The Outdoors' Canberra Itinerary

‘The Outdoors’ Canberra Itinerary

Canberra, the Bush Capital is perfect for exploring your adventurous side and this itinerary is just a snapshot of what’s on offer, matched with our local food and wine options.

DAY ONE

Morning The National Arboretum is Canberra’s newest attraction. It’s a living collection of 48,000 trees, an entertainment facility and events venue offering a unique visitor experience. Set on a 250 hectare site, the Arboretum includes 94 forests of rare, endangered and symbolic trees from Australia and around the world. It’s also home to the National Bonsai and Penjing Collection.

Lunch Enjoy the spectacular panoramic views of Canberra from the Spout Café or The Conservatory Restaurant inside the Village Centre at the National Arboretum.

Afternoon Indulge yourself and escape from the city in this beautiful national collection of Australian plants at the Australian National Botanic Gardens. Minutes from the hustle and bustle, this is the only place in the world you’ll see this diversity of Australian native plants in one location.

Dinner Marble & Grain offers a true gastronomic journey and dynamic delight for the senses. This award winning European Steakhouse Gastro Pub has a paddock to the plate philosophy, with a menu infused with passion and love.

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DAY TWO Morning Experience Australia’s premier elite sports precinct, the Australian Institute of Sport. Go behind the scenes on an award-winning AIS Tour (fees apply). The tour includes a visit to Sportex, one of Australia’s leading interactive sports exhibits, set amongst a unique collection of Australian sporting memorabilia.

Lunch Start your winery tour off with lunch at Four Winds Vineyards, the perfect place to pull up a chair over-looking the vines, glass of hand-crafted wine in one hand and a slice of wood-fired pizza in the other.

Afternoon Winery Tour incorporating a few of the 30 plus boutique cellar doors within a 35 minute drive of the city.

Dinner Relax in your hotel bar and enjoy a light snack.

DAY THREE Morning See koalas, emus, kangaroos, platypus, the endangered Brush-tail Rock-wallaby, reptiles, and an abundance of birds in a natural setting at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve. This unique outdoor attraction can be enjoyed via a scenic drive, longer hikes through the park, or short walks through places such as the Sanctuary and Koala Enclosure, or join one of the scheduled activities.

Lunch For a casual lakeside experience, grab some fish and chips fromSnapper on the Lake at the Canberra Yacht Club in Yarraluma and sip your favourite beverage while taking in the pictures and view of Lake Burley Griffin.

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