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FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD! Discover the edible delights of the Canberra City and Braddon precincts with an Eat Canberra Lonsdale Street, Braddon walking tour (0449 255 950, eatcanberra.com.au/ food-tours). Buzzing, trendy precincts with great food, entertainment and shopping make Canberra one of Australia’s most vibrant cities

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Nestled on the edge of the city centre, Fashion shoppers can find everything Braddon was a hospitality and shopping they need in Braddon, from European style wasteland for decades. Historically home at Things of Desire to the latest threads at to car yards, workshops and light industry, Rebel Muse and Pink Ink. Browse for vintage the past 10 years has seen the precinct garments at Designer Op Shop and quirky boom into a vibrant hub of contemporary items at itrip iskip, or find something special fashion, dining and residential space. from local labels at collaborative boutique Lonsdale Street, the suburb’s major Assemblage Project. Children’s clothing is artery, has become a hotbed of day and catered for at Tip You’re it! and Lellow Kids. night . With boutique shops, bars Drop by the new Nibu x Palko buildings on and restaurants lining the road, a once Lonsdale Street for excellent food, fashion and tired and under-appreciated area is now homewares. Make sure you visit Bisonhome a lively and popular destination. (bisonhome.com) and Kin Gallery (0431 052 Few developments encapsulate the 214) while you’re there. changing face of Braddon more than Ori, the Just a 15-minute walk from Lonsdale mixed-use commercial space on Lonsdale Street is Ainslie + Gorman Arts Centres Street that’s home to edgy retail outlets. (02 6182 0000, agac.com.au), a space for Taking its name from Japanese origami that creative minds where visitors can enjoy arts Handsomepretty inspires its design, the industrial building and music. Featuring professional artists is contemporary, yet acknowledges the and heritage gardens, this tranquil setting neighbourhood’s blue-collar past. is a city oasis where creativity flourishes.

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BRADDON DAY ITINERARY Make your way to inner-city Braddon to take 5 in everything this diverse suburb has to offer 14 7 9am 3 15 8 1 Start your day at Lonsdale Street Roasters 6 (02 6156 0975, lonsdalestreetroasters.com) 4 with a café breakfast and a bag of blended 13 or single-origin coffee to take home.

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10am 10 Shop for preloved and designer clothing 17 Lonsdale Street and homewares at Designer Op Shop 2 (02 6225 8128, designeropshop.com.au) , Elouera Street then head two minutes up the road to Rebel 2 Muse 3 (02 6262 5719, rebelmuse.com.au) 16

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glass, textile and ceramic homewares Lonsdale Street Braddon is spoilt for choice when it comes at Timber & Tailor 4 (0412 610 918, to cafés, international cuisine and fine timberandtailor.com), hunt for collectables dining. Several establishments serve at Hive 5 (02 6247 5166, facebook.com/ delicious breakfast, lunch and fresh thehivelonsdalest) or search for gifts Cooyong Street coffee daily, including Barrio Collective and homewares at Handsomepretty 6 (0423 100 814, barriocollective.com), (0429 533 338, handsomepretty.com.au). a coffee bar and roaster at Ori. Head to Toasted (facebook.com/ 3 minutes toastedcanberra), which does amazing 12pm 1 minute things with two pieces of cooked bread. Still at Ori, check out quirky clothing 2.30pm 7 The health-conscious can visit Elemental boutiques itrip iskip (02 6257 9950, Gents can get pampered with 8 café (02 6248 7502, elementalcafe.com), itripiskip.com) and Assemblage Project a hot-towel shave at Groomed 14 Eighty/Twenty Food (02 6247 2866, (0435 001 886, assemblageproject.com). (02 6181 4310, groomedonlonsdale. eightytwentyfood.com.au), Kith + Nosh Then continue up Lonsdale Street, where com.au), before heading to (02 6170 1352, facebook.com/kithandnosh) you’ll find children’s apparel at Lellow Braddon Tailors 15 (02 6181 6442, 9 or vegan café Sweet Bones (0413 067 890, Kids (02 6162 1272, lellow.com.au); braddontailors.com) to get fitted for 10 sweetbonescompany.com). edgy fashion at Pink Ink (02 6249 1215, a new suit. Ladies can visit The Lab 16 Casual dining destinations include Pizza pinkinkboutique.com.au); and more kids’ (02 6230 4143, the-lab.com.au) on 11 Gusto (02 6257 7508, pizzagusto.com.au) for clothing you’ll love at Tip You’re It! Elouera Street for a treatment from the wood-fired pizza and calzone; Marble & Grain (02 6262 6442, tipyoureit.com.au). brow, make-up and skin specialists. (02 6246 9555, marbleandgrain.com.au) for 3 minutes 1 minute contemporary European cuisine; Elk & Pea (0436 355 732, elkandpea.com.au) for South 1.30pm 6pm till late American-influenced dishes; Black Fire Enjoy a pit stop for lunch at Lazy Su 12 Wander to BentSpoke Brewing Co. 17 (02 6230 5921, blackfirerestaurant.com.au) (02 5105 3812, lazy-su.com.au), (02 6257 5220, bentspokebrewing. for tasty Mediterranean; and Eightysix Braddon’s delicious fusion of Japanese, com.au) for craft beer and a meal. Then (02 6161 8686, eightysix.com.au) for Korean and American cuisine. After head to Hopscotch 18 (02 6107 3030, consistently good food and a fun atmosphere. lunch, stroll five minutes to Frugii hopscotchbar.com.au) for a drink; Only a 15-minute stroll from Lonsdale Dessert Laboratory 13 (02 6248 5748) Tipsy Bull 19 (02 6248 7999, tipsybull. Street, at Ainslie + Gorman Arts Centres, for a scrumptious treat, courtesy of com.au), where gin is their specialty; is Sage Dining Rooms (02 6249 6050, ice-cream alchemist John Marshall. and Knightsbridge Penthouse 20 sagerestaurant.net.au), which boasts Dessert fans travel from far and wide (02 6262 6221, knightsbridgepenthouse. award-winning modern Australian fare to sample his flavour sensations. com.au) to sip late-night cocktails. and the delightful alfresco Mint Garden Bar.

visitcanberra.com.au 5 Floriade MANUKA Festival Long established as a sophisticated Canberra precinct, Manuka is home to an array of boutique retail shops, bars and restaurants. Fashion shoppers will enjoy browsing the racks of Lusso by Paris (02 6239 7788, lussobyparis.com), Things of Desire (02 6260 8844, todesire.com.au), Momento Dezigns (02 6295 1146, momento dezigns.com.au) and Department of The Exterior (02 6239 4225). Check out Wolfie (02 6239 6038) for kids’ clothing; Creations Jewellers Canberra (02 6295 1763, creationsjewellers.com.au) for award-winning designs; Bijoux Jewellers (02 6162 1117, bijouxjewellers.com) for accessories; and Paperchain Bookstore (02 6295 6723, paperchainbookstore.com.au) for something great to read. Manuka’s international cuisine options include Korean at Tosung Firewood BBQ Public Bar (02 6295 2627, tosung.com.au); Italian at Belluci’s (02 6239 7424, bellucis.com.au); authentic Malaysian at Abell’s Kopi Tiam (02 6239 4199, abellskopitiam.com.au); KINGSTON Chinese at Timmy’s Kitchen (02 6295 6537, timmyskitchen.com.au); and delicious Like Manuka, Kingston has earned its Award-winning East Hotel is home to Muse Indian at Jewel of India (02 6295 7037, reputation as an up-market and stylish (02 6178 0024, musecanberra.com.au), which jewelofindia.com.au). part of town. For fashion and accessories, combines food, wine and books; traditional For modern Australian dining, make there’s Honeysuckle & Lace (02 6134 6421) Italian restaurant Agostini’s (02 6178 0048, your way to Urban Pantry (02 6162 3556, and CARDIF Collective (0455 911 140, agostinis.com.au); and the relaxing Joe’s urbanpantrymanuka.com.au); grab fresh cardifcollective.com.au). Bar (02 6178 0050, joesateast.com). coffee from the revamped Ona Manuka Keep your eyes peeled to see a politician (02 6162 3321, onacoffee.com.au); or dive from nearby Parliament House noshing on into a calorie-busting FreakShake from Chinese at Portia’s Place (02 6239 7970). Maple + Clove Patissez (02 6156 3413, patissez.com.au). Penny University (02 6162 1500, Public Bar (02 6161 8808, publicbar.com.au) pennyuniversitycafe.com) serves all-day is a welcoming, casual watering hole. café meals; Silo Bakery (02 6260 6060, Sports fans will be drawn to silobakery.com.au) bakes quality bread (02 6228 0300, manukaoval.com.au) for and pastries; Otis Dining (02 6260 6066, AFL games in winter, and international and thisisotis.com.au) does modern Australian Prime Minister’s XI cricket in summer. To and European dishes; and Pizza Arte cool off on hot days, take a dip at Manuka (02 6239 6777, pizzaarte.com.au) has Pool (02 6295 1910, manukapool.com.au). perfected wood-fired pizza and calzone. BARTON

Five minutes’ drive from Manuka is Barton, For breakfast, try wholefoods café Maple known for its convenient Parliamentary + Clove (02 6162 0777, mapleandclove. Triangle location, gorgeous surroundings com.au). Eat your way around the world and culinary delights. at Lilotang (02 6273 1424, lilotang.com. Stay at the Hotel Realm (02 6163 1800, au) for Japanese; Ostani (02 6163 1802, hotelrealm.com.au), Burbury Hotel & ostani.com.au) for European fusion buvette.com.au), for classic French food; or Apartments (02 6173 2700, burburyhotel. cuisine; Chairman & Yip (02 6162 1220, Vincent (02 6273 7773) for an international com.au), Little National Hotel (02 6188 chairmangroup.com.au) for Cantonese; wine list to match the exquisite food. 3200, littlenationalhotel.com.au) or Ottoman (02 6273 6111, ottomancuisine. Energise and rejuvenate at Hale Spa Brassey Hotel (02 6273 3766, brassey com.au) for modern Turkish-inspired fare; (02 6273 3101, halehealth.com.au) or Mudd hotel.com.au). Buvette Bistro and Wine Bar (02 6163 1818, The Spa (02 6162 0909, mudd.com.au).

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Canberra Airport, in the east of the ACT, cottage; and Pialligo Estate (02 6247 6060, is flanked by two polar-opposite suburbs. thepialligoestate.com.au), which offers Semi-rural Pialligo is a quiet, tranquil artisanal food and wine. area that’s home to nurseries and cafés, For a rural experience that’s fun while the more recently developed Majura and educational, visit The Truffle Farm is a retail hub that features Majura Park (0400 483 082, thetrufflefarm.com.au) Shopping Centre (02 6275 2252, majura during truffle season for tours and hunts parkshopping.com.au) and commercial for the edible delicacy. juggernauts Costco and IKEA. Just 10 minutes’ drive up Majura Parkway Drive to Beltana Road in Pialligo to is the cellar door of Mount Majura Vineyard Insider discover Rodney’s Plants Plus (02 6248 (02 6262 3070, mountmajura.com.au), 6933, rodneys.com.au), a nursery and where you can sample wine, cheese and VIEW café that’s been operating since 1974. For other delights. Four kilometres from Michael Liu works for cultural events ceramics and linen, head to Bisonhome the city centre and 15 minutes’ drive company Dionysus and loves Canberra’s (02 6257 7255, bisonhome.com). For gifts from Pialligo, you’ll find the beautiful outdoors by day and the city’s finest and homewares, Bliss Garden & Giftware Wetlands (13 22 81, food, drink and music by night (02 6257 8358, blissgardengiftware. jerrabomberra wetlands.org.au), The com.au) has you covered. Culinary treats nature reserve is a refuge for migrating Where is Canberra’s ultimate can be found at Pod Food (02 6257 3388, birds from the Northern Hemisphere place to unwind? podfood.com.au), housed in a 1930s and inland Australia. I love driving up Mount Ainslie to take in the whole city. There’s a fantastic walking track from the base of the mountain, just next to the . Also, when my family come down from Townsville, I take them on an early morning hot-air balloon ride.

What are the best hidden gems? My two favourite Chinese eateries: Tak Kee Roast Inn (02 6257 4939) in Dickson, with their gorgeous roast duck and pork hanging in the window, and Happy’s (02 6249 7015, happys.com.au) in the CBD. Both are unassuming restaurants – but quick and delicious. Also, for a The Truffle Farm great collection of tasty street nosh, head to the ANU Pop-Up Reunion Village (pop-up.anu.edu.au). This KINGSTON FORESHORE hub of food trucks brings a buzzing atmosphere to the Australian A more recent addition to the Canberra thecinnabar.com.au) serves excellent National University on the edge landscape, this waterfront community Chinese cuisine. The Dock (02 6239 6333, of the CBD. boasts restaurants, bars and cafés. thedockkingston.com.au) and Walt & Burley Local Press Cafe (02 6162 1422, (02 6239 6648, waltandburley.com.au) Where is your favourite place localpresscafe.com.au) gets glowing gastropubs do flavoursome, hearty meals. to grab a drink? reviews for its delicious wholefoods. Kingston Foreshore is also a burgeoning My second home, Knightsbridge Contemporary Thai restaurant arts destination, thanks to Megalo Print Penthouse (02 6262 6221, Morks (02 6295 0112, morks.com.au) Studio + Gallery (02 6232 6041, megalo.org) knightsbridgepenthouse.com.au), is a local favourite, as is Molto Italian and (02 6260 7005, where I DJ, has a great dance floor (02 6140 7039, moltoitalian.com). canberraglassworks.com). and makes a mean cocktail. I also Betti Bravo’s (02 6295 7000, bettibravos. Every Sunday, the Old Bus Depot Markets enjoy kicking back with some wine com.au) celebrates Caribbean flavours; (02 6295 3331, obdm.com.au) features more and tapas at Parlour (02 6257 7325, 7 by the Lake (02 6140 7040, sevenby than 200 stalls, while the Three Sixty Fashion parlour.net.au). thelake.com) features all things Market (threesixtyfm.com) is a seasonal, Indian; and Cinnabar (02 6140 7038, fun place to pick up niche, recycled clothing.

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Situated in the south-west pocket of Visitors to NewActon Canberra’s CBD, just a stone’s throw from are spoilt for choice when Lake Burley Griffin, NewActon (newacton. it comes to fine food and com.au) is a flourishing precinct that is drinks. The kitchen at forging its own identity. An innovative A. Baker (02 6287 6150, and popular cultural hub underpinned abaker.com.au) serves by progressive architecture and design, dishes that hero local this buzzing region has become a beacon produce and housemade Mocan and of luxury hotels, apartment living, cafés, bread, while the venue’s Green Grout restaurants and outdoor art. downstairs level has Black The focal point of NewActon is the Market (bmbar.com.au), an magnificent Hotel Hotel (02 6287 6287, intimate cocktail bar that showcases and Lucky’s Speakeasy (02 6247 6244, hotel-hotel.com.au), a luxurious creative and high-end mixing techniques. qtcanberra.com.au), where patrons are establishment housed in the award- More casual dining can be found at modern treated to curated drinks and DJ music. winning Nishi building. This world-class Italian restaurant Bicicletta (02 6262 8683, For sumptuous cocktails, venture to the architectural masterpiece is a feast for bicicletta.com.au); Mocan and Green Grout Library Bar (02 6175 2222) at Peppers Gallery the senses. Within the hotel is Monster (02 6162 2909, mocanandgreengroutcom. Hotel, or spend an afternoon enjoying Spanish Kitchen and Bar (monsterkitchen.com.au), wordpress.com), a retro chic café; and share plates on the open terrace at Parlour where exquisite fusion food tempts diners TwentyOne Cafe & Groceries (02 6162 0550), Wine Room (02 6257 7325, parlour.net.au). – morning, noon and night; Palace Electric where the big breakfasts are divine. Over If you’re after a few hours of pampering, Cinema (02 6222 4900, palacecinemas. at QT Canberra boutique accommodation indulge at Soma Day Spa (02 6162 3636, com.au); and the visually stimulating Nishi is Capitol Bar & Grill (02 6247 1488, soma.net.au) with treatments – including Gallery (hotel-hotel.com.au/amenities/ qtcanberra.com.au), which is acclaimed facials, massaging, light therapy and waxing nishi-gallery). for prime-cut steaks and Italian specialties; – that will leave you feeling rejuvenated.

8 1300 554 114 Precincts 8 9 Childers Street NEWACTON DAY ITINERARY There’s so much to see and do in NewActon, you can easily fill a day with eating, drinking and sightseeing London Circuit 8.30am Marcus Clarke Street Devour some baked eggs or a bacon, relish and egg roll at café Mocan and Green Grout 1 (02 6162 2909, Ellery Crescent mocanandgreengroutcom.wordpress.com). After breakfast, wander around their grower’s patch, then check out the oak tree 2 and John Avery Gardens 3 community green space. 1 minute Gordon Street 10am Leave your car for the day and hire a bicycle from NewActon Bike Hire 4 (newacton.com.au/place/newacton-bike-hire), pedalling around the precinct and along the Lake Burley 6 2 5 Griffin foreshore. Visit the National Museum of Australia Edinburgh Avenue11

McCoy Circuit 1 (1800 026 132, nma.gov.au) at Acton Peninsula, where the 12 Kendall Lane social history of our nation is honoured and preserved. 4 10 7 3 15 minutes 1pm Return your rental bike, then walk one minute to A. Baker 6 Parkes Way (02) 6287 6150, abaker.com.au) for fresh housemade bread. Wander across to Palace Electric Cinema (02 6222 4900, 7 palacecinemas.com.au/cinemas/electric) located in the Cycle around Lake Burley 5 new-age NewActon Nishi complex and catch a movie in one of Griffin foreshore to the the eight stylish, fully licensed cinemas featuring a stunning National Museum of Australia 15 minutes Prosecco bar. 7pm 7 minutes Make your way to Hotel Hotel for dinner at Monster Kitchen 4pm and Bar 10 (monsterkitchen.com.au) and enjoy delicious Head on foot to the ANU School of Music 8 (02 6125 5700, contemporary share plates. After your meal, slip over to music.anu.edu.au) for a look around before strolling to Black Market 11 (bmbar.com.au), a tiny cocktail bar in the Canberra’s original craft brewpub, the Wig & Pen Tavern basement of A. Baker. If you’re keen for a late-night tipple, & Brewery 9 (02 6248 0171) at Llewellyn Hall. finish at Parlour 12 (02 6257 7325, parlour.net.au).

Nishi Gallery TICK THESE OFF YOUR LIST! BICICLETTA – $$$ MOCAN AND GREEN GROUT – $ (02) 6262 8683 (02) 6162 2909 bicicletta.com.au mocanandgreengroutcom. wordpress.com BLACK MARKET – $ bmbar.com.au MONSTER KITCHEN AND BAR – $$$ CAPITOL BAR & GRILL – $$$$ (02) 6287 6287 (02) 6247 1488 monsterkitchen.com.au qtcanberra.com.au PARLOUR WINE ROOM – $$$ LUCKY’S SPEAKEASY – $ (02) 6257 7325 (02) 6247 1270 parlour.net.au qtcanberra.com.au TWENTYONE CAFE LIBRARY BAR – $ & GROCERIES – $ (02) 6262 8683 (02) 6162 0550 peppers.com.au/ facebook.com/ gallery/dining twentyonecafegroceries

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Visitors are spoilt for shopping choice in the heart of town, with the Canberra Centre (02 6247 5611, canberracentre.com.au) boasting myriad high-street brands. Its new Monaro Mall section is a beauty and wellness hub highlighted by the Mecca Maxima (02 6248 6085, mecca.com.au) concept store with artistry bar – the first of its kind in Australia – and retail giant H&M (hm.com/au). Fancy independent stores? Mussen Boutique (02 6162 0664, mussen.com.au) features street and luxe fashion; Trove (trovecanberra.com.au) is an innovative collective of 30 artists and designers; and Sancho’s Dirty Laundry (0431 285 160, sanchosdirtylaundry.com) sells lowbrow art products, clothes and skate decks. Landspeed Records (02 6248 9220) has been Canberra’s leading independent record store since 1994 and is also home to Cowboys & Angels clothing. Not-for-profit Floriade NightFest Craft ACT: Craft + Design Centre Shop (02 6262 9333, craftact.org.au) supports artists, designers and makers. (02 6247 2228, bluginger.com.au) for tasty deluxe dining restaurant Natural Nine. If you’re keen to catch a show, book Indian cuisine; and Courgette Restaurant The Canberra Museum and Gallery a seat at the Centre (02 6247 4042, courgette.com.au), with (02 6207 3968, cmag.com.au) showcases (02 6275 2700, canberratheatrecentre. its European/Australian dishes. The social history artefacts and visual art, com.au) or The Street Theatre (02 6247 1223, delightful Koko Black (02 6230 4040, while the National Convention Centre thestreet.org.au). If you feel like a movie, kokoblack.com) and new-to-the-Canberra- (02 6276 5200, nccc.com.au) hosts there’s Dendy Cinema (02 6221 8900, scene Haigh’s Chocolates (02 6257 3214, conferences and events. dendy.com.au) and Palace Electric Cinema haighschocolates.com.au) are chocolate- In the summer months, stroll to Glebe (02 6222 4900, palacecinemas.com.au). lover’s paradises; and The Cupping Room Park on the eastern edge of the city, or Exquisite dining in the city is highlighted (02 6257 6412, thecuppingroom.com.au) is by Lake Burley Griffin, by Raku (02 6248 6869, rakudining.com.au), a concept café serving up the perfect coffee. which is home to the Floriade festival which delivers Japanese culinary precision; The recently refurbished Casino (1300 852 780, floriadeaustralia.com) Akiba (02 6162 0602, akiba.com.au), which Canberra (02 6257 7074, casinocanberra. that has showcased gorgeous spring floral serves modern Asian cuisine; Blu Ginger com.au) offers gaming tables, bars and arrangements for more than three decades.

Australia (02 6262 1154, bookplate.com.au) In the Burbury Hotel, enjoy amazing offers breakfast, lunch and high tea. The Cantonese food at Chairman & Yip heritage-listed Tea Lounge at Hyatt Hotel (02 6162 1220, chairmangroup.com.au/ Canberra (02 6269 8815, canberra.park. chairmanyip) and authentic Japanese at hyatt.com) is another afternoon high- Lilotang (02 62731424, chairmangroup. Bookplate tea option from Friday to Sunday. Dom’s com.au/lilotang). Vincent (02 6273 7773, Coffee Bar and Gelato (0481 501 513) and vincentrestaurant.com.au) offers food- The Deck at Regatta Point (02 6230 7234, and-wine matching; Ottoman Cuisine TASTES IN THE TRIANGLE thedeckatregattapoint.com.au) both have (02 6273 6111, ottomancuisine.com.au) While taking in the sights of the views of the lake. serves fantastic Turkish in its elegant Parliamentary Triangle, enjoy a break at Behind Parliament House, towards Art Deco pavilion; and Maple + Clove one of the on-site cafés. Award-winning Manuka, is the quiet hidden-gem suburb of (02 6162 0777, mapleandclove.com.au) Bookplate at the National Library of Barton, which offers an array of fine dining. is all about nourishing wholefoods.

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Insider Blundells Cottage VIEW Myles Chandler, from Mocan and Green Grout café and the Goodspeed Bicycle If you prefer to see Lake Burley Griffin Company in NewActon, shares his by floating on it, enjoy a sunset pedal kayak favourite Canberra hangouts tour with Canberra Urban Adventures or Where are your go-to places to an electric-boat experience with GoBoat eat and drink in Canberra? (0401 026 068, goboatcanberra.com.au). Barrio Collective Coffee Lake Burley Griffin Cruises (0419 418 846, (barriocollective.com) is a cosy lakecruises.com.au) shows visitors all venue in the heart of Braddon the best sights, such as the Captain Cook that’s operated by brilliant coffee Memorial water jet and National roasters and baristas. The Polish belltower. The ever-changing views of Lake White Eagle Club (02 6248 8563, Burley Griffin can also be experienced whiteeagleclub.com.au) at the LAKESIDE aboard the MV Southern Cross (02 6273 O’Connor shops has a great 1784, cscc.com.au/ourboat). atmosphere. We’re spoilt when As the centrepiece of Canberra, the pretty While you’re in the lake’s vicinity, take it comes to these types of clubs Lake Burley Griffin offers much to discover. in the national icons of the Parliamentary in Canberra, with communities Explore the foreshore on foot or two Triangle – Parliament House, Museum of who share traditional meals. wheels, courtesy of NewActon Bike Hire Australian Democracy at Old Parliament (newacton.com.au/place/newacton-bike- House, National Library of Australia, What other Canberra activities hire), Mulga Bicycle Tours (02 6262 3957, National Gallery of Australia, National do you enjoy? mulgabicycletours.com.au), Canberra Portrait Gallery, I love cycling. Canberra has world- Urban Adventures (1300 207 354, urban and : The National Science and class mountain biking facilities at adventures.com) electric-bike tours or Technology Centre – before heading over Mount and brilliant road Seg Glide Ride (0406 379 518, segglideride. to the National Capital Exhibition and cycling and cyclepath routes. The com.au) Segway tours. Social group Pedal historic Blundells Cottage (02 6272 2902, plant nurseries and landscaping Power ACT (pedalpower.org.au) also has nca.gov.au), the only remaining small businesses in Pialligo are also events on its calendar that take in the lake. farmhouse standing in central Canberra. some of my favourite places to visit – the gardens at both Mocan Lake Burley Griffin and Goodspeed are very important to us. I enjoy the Capital Region Farmers Market in Mitchell (capitalregionfarmersmarket. com.au), as it makes me appreciate farmers and their produce.

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GOLD CREEK VILLAGE

North Canberra has experienced admiring the attention to detail and the a population boom over the past 25 years wonderfully manicured gardens. There’s and its Gold Creek Village has become also a mini steam-train ride kids will love. a popular destination for family activities, The Canberra Reptile Zoo (02 6253 8533, food and shopping. There’s enough to reptilesinc.com.au) is home to a huge see and do in the precinct – and historic variety of pythons, snakes, turtles, Ginninderra Village within it – to fill a goannas and geckos. Across the road, the Versatile couple of days exploring on foot. Having Canberra Walk-in Aviary (02 6230 2044, Restaurant grown with the northern Canberra suburbs canberrawalkinaviary.com.au) features surrounding it, this hub of historical, modern 500 birds; more than 60 species of these This facility is an excellent excursion and exciting attractions has never been feathered friends can be observed, fed for school groups and guided tours more appealing. and photographed. are available. Picturesque Cockington Green Gardens The fun and educational National For visitors who are keen on admiring (02 6230 2273, cockingtongreen.com.au) Dinosaur Museum (02 6230 2655, quintessential Australian art, the eclectic opened in 1979 to bring a unique English nationaldinosaurmuseum.com.au) and culturally rich Aarwun Gallery feel to Canberra. Home to delicately crafted boasts Australia’s largest permanent (02 6230 2055, aarwungallery.com) miniature building displays, you’ll enjoy display of dinosaur and prehistoric fossils. features a collection of contemporary works, Indigenous pieces and heritage items by famous artists such as Norman CUTE AND QUIRKY Five shops you must drop by when visiting Gold Creek Village Lindsay, Pro Hart and David Boyd. Gold Creek Village also has plenty to BOWER BIRDS THE LOLLY SHOP STAGHEAD offer visitors looking for unique shopping Vintage boutique furniture Gifts and homewares Sweet treats (see “Cute and Quirky”, left) and dining (02) 6230 2556 (02) 6230 9665 (02) 6230 9244 experiences. The George Harcourt Inn staghead.com.au (02 6230 2484, georgeharcourt.com) has FLIGHT OF FANCY TOTALLY COUNTRY been pouring drinks and cooking tasty Collectables and gifts The Lolly Gifts and homewares English meals since 1980, and The Green (02) 6230 2712 Shop (02) 6230 2842 Herring (02 6230 2657, thegreenherring. com.au) has truly earned its esteemed

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GOLD CREEK VILLAGE DAY ITINERARY Your fun-packed schedule awaits in Canberra’s north 9am Get a big day off to a delicious start at Thumper & Miss Bunny Edie Payne Close 5 Specialty Coffee 1 (0475 422 552). The Gold Creek Road 2 egg and bacon rolls O’Hanlon Place 6 are extremely popular 1 4 7 and their pursuit of the 3 perfect coffee makes this one of Canberra’s

favourite cafés. Curran Drive 5 minutes 3 minutes 10am 3.30pm 2 Step way back in time at the National Dinosaur Museum A landmark Canberra tourist destination since 1979, (02 6230 2655, nationaldinosaurmuseum.com.au), which Cockington Green Gardens 5 (02 6230 2273, cockington houses Australia’s largest permanent display of dinosaur green.com.au) showcases landscaped greenery and and prehistoric fossils. It’s a fantastic destination that kids meticulously crafted miniature buildings. Spend a few and adults can enjoy while also learning. hours admiring the displays and tranquil surrounds. 7 minutes 1 minute 12pm 6pm Following your dinosaur fix, get up close and personal with After a day of exploring, pop into The George Harcourt Inn 6 some cold-blooded critters at the Canberra Reptile Zoo 3 (02 6230 2484, georgeharcourt.com). This British pub has (02 6253 8533, reptilesinc.com.au). After mingling with been a Canberra icon for almost four decades, serving craft more than 50 different species of reptiles, grab lunch at beer and hearty meals. If you prefer modern Australian, The Cafe Injoy 4 (02 6255 5550), where all-day breakfast and Green Herring 7 (02 6230 2657, thegreenherring.com.au) is seasonal meals make up the menu. a cosy restaurant housed in an 1860s slab hut with a fireplace.

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@motherandkaylee @ausseagirl National Dinosaur Museum Lake Burley Griffin reputation for fine Australian cuisine in an intimate setting. Versatile Restaurant (02 6230 9333, versatilerestaurant.com.au) serves delicious Aussie fare in an elegant space, while Sweet Copper (02 6230 9007) café is a great spot for casual afternoon tea. Dessert-lovers will be drawn to Stripey Sundae (0403 430 708, stripeysundae canberra.weebly.com), which satisfies sweet-tooth cravings with homemade ice-cream, milkshakes and, as the name suggests, sundaes.

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SCanberra comesh aliveift after dark, with bars and pubs where you can eat, drink and be merry

White Rabbit CITY BAR HOPPERS Cocktail Room

The thriving night-life hotspot in the centre of Canberra pleases all crowds. Located upstairs in the iconic Building, Bar Rochford (02 6230 6222, barrochford. recently relaunched 65 Northbourne com.au), which offers wine, cocktails and (02 6262 6522, 65northbourne.com.au). fine food, was crowned Bar of the Year In the Building, you’ll find at Gourmet Traveller’s 2018 Restaurant the cosy and fun Reload Bar & Games Guide Awards. Also housed in this building (02 6257 4232, reloadbar.com.au); is Cuban-themed tropical bar The Highball and cocktail joint Treehouse Bar Express (highballexpress.com.au) and (02 6162 0906, treehousebar.com.au). traditional Irish pub PJ O’Reilly’s (02 6230 is home to Honkeytonks 4752, pjoreillys.com.au). (02 6262 6968, drinkhonkytonks.com.au) LIKE TO DANCE? Just a stone’s throw away is 1980s-themed for Tex-Mex, sangria and tequila; Hippo If you seek R&B and party anthems, head to bar 88mph (facebook.com/88mphbar); Co (02 6247 7555, hippoco.com.au) for Dolce Bar (02 6249 1888, facebook.com/ the Alice in Wonderland-inspired White whisky and jazz; and Playground Bar dolcebarCBR). For DJ beats, get along to Rabbit Cocktail Room (02 6257 7779, (02 6262 7171, playgroundbar.com.au) Mr Wolf (02 6230 7493, mrwolfclub.com.au), whiterabbitroom.com.au); and the stylish, for cocktails and good times. On the fringe Academy (02 6253 2091, academyclub. of Garema Place is two-storey Kokomo’s com.au) or LGBTI nightclub Cube (02 6171 2092, kokomos.com.au), (02 6257 1110, cubenightclub.com.au). Bar Rochford has been named a tropical-themed restaurant and tiki bar. Australian Bar of the Year at Knightsbridge Penthouse (02 6262 6221, In neighbouring Braddon, Tipsy Bull the Gourmet Traveller 2018 knightsbridgepenthouse.com.au) is popular (02 6248 7999, tipsybull.com.au) boasts Restaurant Guide Awards for retro R&B, and MonkeyBAR (0448 653 287, more than 80 types of gin and flavoursome facebook.com/MonkeyBAR.Canberra) tapas share plates. heroes Latin American music and cocktails. PUB CRAWL

Finding a beer and pub grub in the middle (02 6257 0111, kingomalleys.com.au) is of the city is easy. Mooseheads Pub & another pub favourite, while Brew Nation Nightclub (02 6257 6496, mooseheads. (brewnation.com.au) specialises in quality com.au) is a Canberra icon that’s relaxed craft beer. The Phoenix (02 6162 1581, during the day and pumping late at night. lovethephoenix.com) has long been a hit The centrally located King O’Malley’s for beer, trivia, music and poetry.

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BEYOND THE CBD Venture out of the centre of town CULTURE-VULTURES to discover these evening gems

Canberra has plenty to offer fans of music AVENUE C WINE CO (CAMPBELL) and theatre. For performance art, check out Wine bar Canberra Theatre Centre (02 6275 2700, (02) 6247 5991 canberratheatrecentre.com.au) and The avenuecwineco.com.au Street Theatre (02 6247 1223, thestreet. BETTI BRAVO’S (KINGSTON) org.au). The city’s foremost acoustic spaces Caribbean-themed bar for musical performances are Llewellyn Hall (02) 6295 7000 (02 6125 5767, llewellynhall.anu.edu.au) bettibravos.com.au and The Royal Theatre (02 6276 5200, nccc.com.au). BLACK MARKET (NEWACTON) Enjoy bands at Transit Bar (02 6162 0899, High-end cocktails transitbar.com.au) in the city or The Abbey bmbar.com.au (02 6230 2905, theabbey.com.au) in Nicholls. THE DUXTON (O’CONNOR) Performing-arts café Smith’s Alternative Live music and sport (0401 084 773, smithsalternative.com), (02) 6162 0799 features nightly entertainment such as theduxton.com.au music, comedy, poetry, cabaret, burlesque JOE’S BAR (KINGSTON) Hopscotch and performance art. All points of the Canberra compass Italian cocktail and wine bar feature state-of-the-art cinemas, including (02) 6178 0050 Dendy (02 6221 8900, dendy.com.au) in the joesateast.com city; Palace Electric Cinema (02 6222 4900, HA HA BAR () palacecinemas.com.au) in NewActon; Hoyts Cocktails in Belconnen (02 6223 5300, hoyts.com.au) (02) 6251 6110 and Woden (02 6223 5310, hoyts.com.au); hahabar.com.au Event Cinemas in Manuka (02 6295 9042, eventcinemas.com.au); and Limelight HIGHGATE HOUSE BAR & KITCHEN (KINGSTON) Cinemas in (02 6293 6100, SoCal vibes limelightcinemas.com.au). Arc Cinema (02) 6239 6891 at the National Film and Sound Archive highgatebar.com.au (02 6248 2000, nfsa.gov.au) also screens THE LOFT (O’CONNOR) Arc Cinema classic and cult films in its beautiful Art NYC chic Deco cinema. (02) 6162 0799 theduxton.com.au/the-loft OUTSIDE THE CITY CENTRE LUCKY’S SPEAKEASY (NEWACTON) Cocktails and bar snacks A short stroll from Civic, in the NewActon (02) 6267 1270 precinct, is chilled-out Lucky’s Speakeasy qtcanberra.com.au (02 6247 6244, qtcanberra.com.au). In Campbell, the bespoke Avenue C Wine Co PARLOUR WINE ROOM (NEWACTON) (02 6247 5991, avenuecwineco.com.au) Spanish food and wine is a popular wine bar and retailer, and The (02) 6257 7325 Pedlar (02 5100 5929, thepedlar.com.au) Polit Bar parlour.net.au is a laid-back café and pub open from POLIT BAR (MANUKA) early until late. Pub grub, beer and whisky (02 6251 6110, hahabar.com.au); Lyneham Cocktail bar is on the menu at Hopscotch (02 6107 3030, is home to Tilley’s Devine Café Gallery (02) 6162 2947 hopscotchbar.com.au) in Braddon. (02 6247 7753, tilleys.com.au); and in politbar.co Casey Jones Gastropub (02 6253 8961, Manuka, Polit Bar (02 6162 2947, politbar. caseyjones.pub) serves fine food and drinks com) serves top-shelf cocktails. Highgate TILLEY’S DEVINE CAFÉ GALLERY (LYNEHAM) to Canberra’s north, while Young & Frisky House Bar & Kitchen (02 6239 6891, Café and occasional live music (02 6171 6257, youngandfrisky.com.au) highgatebar.com.au) brings SoCal cool to (02) 6247 7753 brings fried chicken and rum to . Kingston, while Betti Bravo’s (02 6295 7000, tilleys.com.au Belconnen is well served by Ha Ha Bar bettibravos.com.au) has a Caribbean vibe.

visitcanberra.com.au 15 FoodHE AV EN From cool snack spots to hip cafés and fine-dining options, here are 50 exquisite destinations putting Canberra cuisine on the map

The nation’s capital boasts a sterling reputation for eclectic and high-quality food INSIDERS’ TOP PICKS options, from vineyards to cafés, cutting-edge to kid-friendly. Our expert Canberra insiders EIGHTYSIX CAPITOL BAR & GRILL explain why you need to indulge in the 50 BRADDON • MODERN AUSTRALIAN • $$$$ NEWACTON • ITALIAN • $$$$ most-talked-about dining destinations in the 1This explosion of modern cuisine is 3 Housed in the QT Canberra hotel ACT. Sharing their thoughts are Brian Tunks begging to be Instagrammed. Upscale and adorned with political pop-art decor, from homewares store Bisonhome; former eightysix is known for its banoffee pie Capitol’s huge menu blends hearty Italian, MasterChef contestants Trent Harvey and and other creative-yet-refined dishes. grilled prime cuts and fresh seafood. Ellie Paxton-Hall; Mount Majura winemaker BRIAN SAYS: “Chic urban setting with serious BELINDA SAYS: “If you want the real deal Dr Frank van de Loo; River Cottage Australia epicurean cred. More hats than Royal when it comes to steak, Capitol Bar & Grill star Paul West; Belinda Neame from mobile Ascot and deserves every one of them. is a must. It will melt in your mouth.” market The Forage; chef Ben Willis from Don’t miss the caramel popcorn sundae.” (02) 6247 1488 Aubergine and Temporada; and 2016 (02) 6161 8686 qthotelsandresorts.com/canberra/ Australian Barista Champion Hugh Kelly. eightysix.com.au eat-drink/capitol-bar-grill

MEET THE INSIDERS LILOTANG MONSTER KITCHEN BARTON • JAPANESE • $$$$ AND BAR 2 A contemporary and cool take on 4 NEWACTON • MODERN AUSTRALIAN • $$$ classic Japanese. Try the kingfish sashimi, An artistically designed oasis of flavour udon noodle with kakiage tempura and where chef Sean McConnell serves Trent Hugh Belinda Ellie Harvey Kelly Neame Paxton-Hall classic yakitori skewers, or the tasting up inventive small plates over four menu’s chargrilled lobster and egg tofu. aesthetically fascinating spaces. And don’t forget the sake. BEN SAYS: “I regularly go to Monster Kitchen BEN SAYS: “It’s modern and light Asian food and Bar. The food is great and it’s served and the bento box is great for lunch.” until 1am, which is excellent for chefs.” Brian Dr Frank Paul Ben (02) 6273 1424 (02) 6287 6287 Tunks van de Loo West Willis chairmangroup.com.au/lilotang monsterkitchen.com.au

16 1300 554 114 KEY $ $25 & under $$ $25 to $40 $$$ $40-55 $$$$ $55 & over Breakfast dish and coffee or main and drink Main and drink Two-course meal Three-course meal COFFEE TRAIL Tantalise your taste buds with a Canberra Secrets Great Food Cafe Culture Walking Tour (0419 209 703, canberrasecrets.com.au). Prices start at $89. AUBERGINE COURGETTE GRIFFITH • MODERN AUSTRALIAN • $$$$ CANBERRA CITY • MODERN EUROPEAN • $$$$ A formal restaurant that won’t Glazes, sauces, foams and emulsions make you feel out of place, Ben Willis’s elevate Courgette’s European flavours and intimate and chic Aubergine delivers quality Australian produce to elegant delights. ingredients across a menu that’s always GOODFOOD.COM.AU SAYS: “Lovingly put-together evolving. Wine matching from their list of food in a restaurant that is unashamedly more than 500 varieties is also a specialty. old-school fine dining.” HUGH SAYS: “Aubergine is the place to go (02) 6247 4042 for special dining occasions. The staff courgette.com.au are all very well trained and make it a memorable experience.” (02) 6260 8666 LANTERNE ROOMS eightysix aubergine.com.au CAMPBELL • ASIAN • $$$$ Incredible Malaysian-Chinese cuisine in a bustling atmosphere. The slow-cooked, spicy Wagyu beef rendang is a must-try. BELINDA SAYS: “If you want a warm and intimate place to dine, look no further. A beautiful twist on Malaysian cuisine.” (02) 6249 6889 chairmangroup.com.au/lanterne_rooms

TEMPORADA CANBERRA CITY • MODERN AUSTRALIAN • $$$$ Another of chef Ben Willis’s restaurant creations, Temporada is a relaxed place to expand your palate. Sage Dining THE CANBERRA TIMES SAYS: “This restaurant is Rooms more casual than Willis’s hatted Aubergine, but it is no less serious about the food.” (02) 6249 6683 SAGE DINING ROOMS temporada.com.au BRADDON • MODERN AUSTRALIAN • $$$$ 5 Located in one of Canberra’s oldest buildings, the seasonal menu and fairy-lit HATS OFF TO THE WINNERS garden bar is great for a special occasion. ELLIE SAYS: “A thoughtful combination of THESE PRESTIGIOUS CANBERRA textures and flavours makes the dishes RESTAURANTS HAVE EARNED A COVETED interesting and delicious.” HAT RATING IN THE SYDNEY MORNING HERALD GOOD FOOD GUIDE 2018: (02) 6249 6050

sagerestaurant.net.au TWO HATS AUBERGINE (GRIFFITH) ITALIAN AND SONS OTTOMAN CUISINE (BARTON) BRADDON • ITALIAN • $$$ ONE HAT Keeping it simple in the best tradition CHAIRMAN & YIP (BARTON) of Italian cuisine, this authentic eatery EIGHTYSIX (BRADDON) dishes out flavour, with wines to match ITALIAN AND SONS (BRADDON) every mouthful. Its one-hat rating in the LILOTANG (BARTON) Good Food Guide 2018 is well deserved. MONSTER KITCHEN & BAR (NEWACTON) KEN SAYS: “The owners show a passion OTIS DINING HALL (KINGSTON) for food, which is first class.” Lanterne PULP KITCHEN (AINSLIE) (02) 6162 4888 Rooms TEMPORADA (CANBERRA CITY) italianandsons.com.au

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DOUBLESHOT DEAKIN • CAFÉ • $ 11 Quirky interiors and a creative atmosphere are Doubleshot’s flavour. This is reflected in the menu, with Spanish eggs, strawberries-and-cream hotcakes and breakfast burritos. BRIAN SAYS: “Great coffee and a casual outdoor setting that’s hard to beat. Try the roast pumpkin salad if you’re there for lunch.” (02) 6162 2027 doubleshotdeakin.com.au

Local Press Café LOCAL PRESS CAFÉ KINGSTON FORESHORE • CAFÉ • $ 12 Nestled by the water’s edge, this SILO BAKERY + CAFÉ PENNY UNIVERSITY wholefoods café is ideal if you’re seeking KINGSTON • CAFÉ • $ KINGSTON • CAFÉ • $ a healthy, fresh breakfast or brunch. 14 It’s all about the tarts. And the 16 This petite café makes for an Their cold-pressed juices, smoothies bread. And the coffee. And the sit-down intimate dining experience. Their yummy and teas come in a range of delicious menu. Plus, they have a cheese room full breakfast items include a chilli brekky dog, natural flavours. of Australian and European selections. green eggs and ham and confit salmon. ELLIE SAYS: “This is one of my faves. FRANK SAYS: “I’m a fanatic for great bread ELLIE SAYS: “This is such a cosy café to sit It features all your standard breakfast and I’ve never found anything to beat Silo. at for hours. They also do a lot of in-house items with a twist. Their star chefs I love everything about the place.” curing and smoking.” combine regular café favourites with (02) 6260 6060 (02) 6162 1500 interesting techniques.” silobakery.com.au pennyuniversitycafe.com (02) 6162 1422 localpresscafe.com.au THE CUPPING ROOM The Cupping Room CANBERRA CITY • CAFÉ • $ RYE 15 Part of ONA Coffee, Canberra’s BRADDON • CAFÉ • $ largest specialty roasters, The Cupping 13 Boasting a seasonally focused Room’s champion baristas take their menu full of healthy options, RYE is a coffee very seriously and offer a huge buzzing café perfect for a morning spent variety of great brews. The French toast sipping coffee and planning your day – with rhubarb is also a hit. or refuelling with a sandwich or salad. HUGH SAYS: “The extensive coffee selection GOODFOOD.COM.AU SAYS: “Rye’s wood fireplace is well executed and the amazing food is a great spot to warm yourself while rotates seasonally. Try raspberry candy waiting for your takeaway coffee. Or pull or gold-label filter coffee.” up a couch and stay for a cosy breakfast.” (02) 6257 6412 (02) 6156 9694 thecuppingroom.com.au ryecafe.com.au

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The Pedlar BEST FOR LUNCH

IVY & THE FOX BOOKPLATE and smokehouse, with a restaurant that ACTON • CAFÉ • $ PARKES • CAFÉ • $ heroes their incredible fresh produce. Located in historic Old Canberra Situated in the marble foyer of the TRENT SAYS: “It’s a bit out of town, but well House, this eatery serves all-day brunch National Library of Australia, Bookplate worth the trip. It’s a nice country visit.” and big tasty salads. does breakfast meals until 2pm as well (02) 6230 2487 ELLIE SAYS: “It’s simple food done well. I love as appetising lunch dishes. poacherspantry.com.au the menu and the gardens are beautiful.” ELLIE SAYS: “In the heart of the Parliamentary (02) 6257 9229 Zone, this wonderful café serves up stylish ivyandthefox.com food. Beautiful glass windows give a lovely PIALLIGO ESTATE outlook onto Lake Burley Griffin.” GARDEN PAVILIONS (02) 6262 1154 AND GLASSHOUSE BENTHAM STREET bookplate.com.au PIALLIGO • MODERN AUSTRALIAN • $$$$ BAR ’N’ PIZZA A unique dining experience with produce YARRALUMLA • PIZZA • $$ from the estate, charcuterie from their The convivial atmosphere in this relaxed MOCAN AND smokehouse and views over Canberra. eatery is matched by the smell of delicious GREEN GROUT BELINDA SAYS: “Pialligo Estate is in a league pizzas moving from oven to table. NEWACTON • CAFÉ • $ of its own for farm-to-plate dining.” BELINDA SAYS: “With an alfresco area, this is This cosy modern Australian establishment (02) 6247 6060 the place to meet in summer.” uses locally sourced ingredients. The menu thepialligoestate.com.au (02) 6282 7741 is limited but every dish is done just right. facebook.com/benthamstreetpizza ELLIE SAYS: “A cute NewActon café with so much to offer. Everything is carefully put URBAN PANTRY together with plenty of flavour and love.” MANUKA • MODERN AUSTRALIAN • $$ (02) 6162 2909 A laid-back dining venue at the mocanandgreengroutcom. tranquil Lawns in Manuka, Urban Pantry wordpress.com serves fresh local produce in leafy surrounds. You can also purchase the gourmet ingredients to take home. POLLEN BRIAN SAYS: “A Manuka favourite and perfect ACTON • CAFÉ • $$ spot for a lazy weekend lunch with friends. Located within the Australian They do an excellent breakfast menu, too.” National Botanic Gardens, Pollen has (02) 6162 3556 Urban Pantry a diverse lunch menu for adults and kids. urbanpantrymanuka.com.au ELLIE SAYS: “A lovely place to eat lunch. This café among the trees has a relaxed Share your shots of Canberra feel and the food is healthy and nutritious.” THE PEDLAR #VisitCanberra (02) 6247 7321 CAMPBELL • MODERN AUSTRALIAN • $$ pollencafe.com.au Casual pub grub with schnitzels, burgers and big-flavour dishes such as yellow duck curry and Spanish caldereta hotpot. POACHERS PANTRY BEN SAYS: “The Pedlar is a suburban pub HALL • MODERN AUSTRALIAN • $$$$ and café hybrid where you can grab great If you want to know what food and a beer.” @boomingon @geojgbf! (02) 5100 5929 Little Brother @ Red Hill The Cupping Room Canberra tastes like, this is the place. The rural property features a winery thepedlar.com.au

KEY $ $25 & under $$ $25 to $40 $$$ $40-55 $$$$ $55 & over visitcanberra.com.au 19 Breakfast dish and coffee or main and drink Main and drink Two-course meal Three-course meal FAMILY FAVOURITES BRISCOLA DICKSON DUMPLING CANBERRA CITY • ITALIAN • $$ HOUSE 26 Named after the Italian card game, 29 DICKSON • CHINESE • $ Briscola specialises in incredible pizzas, Always busy with diners, the dumplings in as well as Italian and local beverages. this establishment deserve their legendary BELINDA SAYS: “Love local? You’ll love Briscola. reputation, which is why the joint is always You can expect everything: local meats, packed. Other dishes on the menu include gelato, coffee, wine and damn fine pizza.” Szechuan prawns and Singapore shredded (02) 6248 5444 dry chilli beef. briscolapizzeria.com.au BELINDA SAYS: “Dumpling lovers, look no further. The Dickson Dumpling House will ease your cravings with their Abell’s Kopi Tiam KINN THAI flavour-packed varieties.” CANBERRA CITY • THAI • $$ (02) 6248 8350 27 Stir-fries and curries await in the sleek surrounds of Kinn Thai. There’s also a signature cocktail list that includes SAMMY’S KITCHEN a sensational lemongrass and lychee martini. CANBERRA CITY • CHINESE/ BELINDA SAYS: “Kinn Thai is great for quick, 30 MALAYSIAN • $$ authentic Thai cuisine as a weekday lunch Whether it’s sambal seafood curry, or dinner before catching a movie.” shantung chicken, ma po chilli bean (02) 6247 1277 curd or hawker-style noodles, Sammy’s kinnrestaurant.com.au/canberra Kitchen is famous throughout Canberra for its flavoursome Chinese and Malaysian dishes. GREASE MONKEY BELINDA SAYS: “It’s the go-to when you BRADDON • BURGERS • $ have a movie date night because it’s 28 The grease in the name is quick and always delicious. The sizzling a clue to how proud this place is about lamb with black pepper and snow peas its incredible burgers. If you’re thirsty, is highly recommended.” grab a beer, wine, cocktail or one of (02) 6247 1464 Kinn Thai their great shakes. sammyskitchen.com.au BEN SAYS: “It’s a burger-and-beers place with live music. You can also Molto Italian take the kids so it’s perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon.” (02) 6174 1401 greasys.com.au

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20 1300 554 114 Great Food ASIAN FUSION ABELL’S KOPI TIAM MANUKA • CHINESE/MALAYSIAN • $$ Dishing up authentic Chinese and Malaysian flavours, Abell’s Kopi Tiam is a lively restaurant where you’ll find both traditional and innovative cuisine. BELINDA SAYS: “The place to go for no-fuss, flavour-packed meals.” (02) 6239 4199 Morks Restaurant XO abellskopitiam.com.au

MORKS RESTAURANT CHAIRMAN & YIP KINGSTON FORESHORE • THAI • $$$ BARTON • CANTONESE • $$$$ This contemporary take on Thai After 20 years in the CBD, this cuisine includes barbecue pork buns and fine-dining establishment moved to Barton’s fried pork ribs with spicy soy glaze as part Burbury Hotel in 2016 and continues to craft of an always evolving menu. elegant Cantonese cuisine. ELLIE SAYS: “Morks is one of my favourite GOODFOOD.COM.AU SAYS: “Loyal fans enjoy restaurants to take interstate visitors their favourites served with polished flair.” on a bustling Friday or Saturday night.” (02) 6162 1220 (02) 6295 0112 chairmangroup.com.au/chairmanyip morks.com.au XO NARRABUNDAH • ASIAN • $$$ IORI AKIBA The guys behind XO bring CANBERRA CITY • JAPANESE • $$$ CANBERRA CITY • ASIAN • $$ quirkiness to their modern Asian street With three dining options – sushi Inspired by the informal vibe of food, with “sexy squid” and “strange bar, shoes-off-and-kneeling tatami and East Asia’s food halls, Akiba showcases the flavour eggplant” gracing the menu. regular tables – Iori is fun, shareable food. region’s dynamic flavours. BEN SAYS: “XO have chosen an out-of-the- BELINDA SAYS: “A relaxed dining atmosphere, GOODFOOD.COM.AU SAYS: “It combines Japanese way location to open a really fun joint.” Iori brings Japan to Canberra.” cartoon pop with the USA’s love of barbecue.” (02) 6295 9696 (02) 6257 2334 (02) 6162 0602 xo-restaurant.com.au iori.com.au akiba.com.au

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rare and sliced, following the Tuscan rules AGOSTINIS that deliver perfection. The stuzzichini KINGSTON • ITALIAN • $$$ appetisers are designed to share and the 39 Combining Northern Italian cuisine local and Italian wine list is brilliant. with a Roman twist, the menu at Agostinis BELINDA SAYS: “Take the family to Molto Italian offers pizza, pasta and a whopping 1kg steak. or get together with your friends and enjoy BELINDA SAYS: “It’s all about gathering around the backdrop of Lake Burley Griffin.” the table and sharing good food and wine.” (02) 6140 7039 (02) 6178 0048 moltoitalian.com agostinis.com.au

LOCALE MEZZALIRA DEAKIN • ITALIAN • $$$ RISTORANTE 38 In Canberra’s inner south, 40 CANBERRA CITY • ITALIAN • $$$$ Locale serves up scrumptious traditional Specialising in Southern Italian cuisine, MOLTO ITALIAN pizza and handmade pasta from locally the menu in this city restaurant is divine. KINGSTON FORESHORE • ITALIAN • $$$ sourced ingredients. BELINDA SAYS: “Mezzalira has a stunning 37 With housemade pasta served BELINDA SAYS: “Locale really is your local menu and wine list that’s perfect for from a pecorino cheese wheel, this is about with simple, traditional Italian offerings.” a special occasion.” as authentic as Italian restaurants get. The (02) 6162 2888 (02) 6230 0025 bistecca Fiorentina steak dish is cooked localepizzeria.com.au mezzalira.com.au

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Otis Dining Hall SPICE ROUTE OTTOMAN CUISINE JEWEL BARTON • TURKISH • $$$$ OF INDIA 41 A Canberra institution, Ottoman 43 MANUKA • INDIAN • $$ Cuisine has been serving classic Turkish Delivering authentic Indian food for 25 years. Enjoy à la carte, banquet cuisine that’s loaded with dining or the degustation menu. flavour, this popular restaurant THE CANBERRA TIMES SAYS: “Ottoman is elegant, blends classic dishes with the focused, idiosyncratic and the flavours are more interesting and unusual. bright and strong.” GOODFOOD.COM.AU SAYS: “A stalwart (02) 6273 6111 of inner-Canberra dining. Ottoman Cuisine ottomancuisine.com.au Fragrances of the Subcontinent pervade the room.” (02) 6295 7037 THE MANDALAY BUS jewelofindia.com.au BRADDON • STREET FOOD • $ 42 A local icon in bright yellow, The Mandalay Bus is perfect for a night- TURKISH HALAL time snack with a South-East Asian twist. PIDE HOUSE If satay chicken with kimchee on roti 44 YARRALUMLA • TURKISH • $ appeals, this is your bus stop. Pide is the house specialty at the Turkish PAUL SAYS: “Stu and the boys are always Halal Pide House, It comes in 16 varieties, good for a late-night feed and laugh. including delicious meats and vego options. It’s an iconic multi-generational ELLIE SAYS: “Great food and atmosphere. family business.” I felt like I was back in Turkey.” 0405 551 782 (02) 6281 1991 facebook.com/themandalaybus halalpidehouse.com.au

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22 1300 554 114 Great Food NEW ON THE SCENE CATCH BRADDON • SEAFOOD • $ BUCKET LIST You don’t have to be on the coast Don’t leave Canberra without trying to enjoy fantastic fish and chips. Catch one (or all) of these iconic dishes may be landlocked in Canberra, but it has delightful seafood to fill your tummy. BOXGUM GRAZING BEEF TARTARE Raku BELINDA SAYS: “Catch is going to be the @ MONSTER KITCHEN AND BAR place to be this summer.” This taste sensation is a party for catchfishandchips.com.au RAKU the palate. The tender beef tartare CANBERRA CITY • JAPANESE • $$$$ is teamed with miso-cured egg yolk, Head chef and sushi master avocado, horseradish and crisp black rice. Superb. HIGHROAD Hao Chen brings the precision and (02) 6287 6287 DICKSON • CAFÉ • $$ artfulness of Japanese cuisine to this monsterkitchen.com.au As an all-day café, you can grab modern city restaurant. Sashimi, nigiri, a coffee at night or a Bloody Mary in the maki rolls and dishes from the robata morning if you please. Native Australian grill steal the show as part of a diverse PORK BELLY BUN @ AKIBA ingredients characterise the menu. and finely curated menu. At $8 each, the Akiba char siu HUGH SAYS: “A huge interactive coffee bar, GOODFOOD.COM.AU SAYS: “The theatrics of steamed pork-belly bun with Highroad’s unique fit-out fuses city and Japanese cooking are on display at this Asian slaw is the perfect snack to eat one-handed. You’ll want nature. A well-constructed wine list, too.” sleek venue. Diners can watch in an to devour more than one. facebook.com/highroad.cbr amphitheatre-like setting.” (02) 6162 0602 (02) 6248 6869 akiba.com.au rakudining.com.au VINCENT BARTON • MODERN AUSTRALIAN • $$$ DELUXE BURGER @ BRODBURGER The long black bar – staff on OTIS DINING HALL A huge, delicious flame-grilled one side, diners on the other – makes KINGSTON • MODERN AUSTRALIAN beef burger with two juicy patties, dining a communal experience. The • $$$$ two eggs, a pair of crispy bacon curated selection of dishes and wines strips and homemade aioli. Accentuated by wood panelling and mixes modern Australian and familiar (02) 6162 0793 European flavours. moody lighting, this refined restaurant brodburger.com.au BEN SAYS: “Vincent is a great spot for serves outstanding contemporary cuisine. the after-work crowd.” Otis Dining Hall’s head chef, Damian (02) 6273 7773 Brabender, was crowned Australian Chef ROAST DUCK AND MUSHROOM PANCAKES vincentrestaurant.com.au of the Year at the 2017 Australian Hotels @ CHAIRMAN & YIP Association National Awards for Excellence. The menu changes at this upscale THE CANBERRA TIMES SAYS: “Otis works on Asian restaurant, but the roast many levels: the feel, the food and the duck and mushroom pancakes always remain a popular choice. sophistication it brings to Kingston.” (02) 6162 1220 (02) 6260 6066 chairmangroup.com.au/ thisisotis.com.au chairmanyip

PULP KITCHEN BLACK CHICKEN WITH BUTTERMILK SLAW AINSLIE • MODERN EUROPEAN • $$$ @ EIGHTYSIX This proudly local Australian Cooked in a Southern barbecue- bistro puts a grungy, youthful spin on the style jam, then charred, the tender traditional French brasserie. Think chicken- chicken is perfectly complemented liver parfait, baked cheddar soufflé and by the crunchy slaw. steak frites, with a dessert list that rocks (02) 6161 8686 a wicked crème brûlée with brandy prunes. eightysix.com.au If you’re struggling to choose a dish, there’s an all-you-can-eat option for $70. BRIAN SAYS: “A sensitively reinvigorated bistro at Ainslie shops with a killer menu. If you miss the ‘stolen egg’ appetiser, you’ll be sorry.” (02) 6257 4334 Eightysix pulp-kitchen.com.au

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Frugii Dessert Laboratory

FRUGII DESSERT LABORATORY BRADDON • DESSERT • $ Inventive ice-cream flavours and traditional treats crafted on site. (02) 6248 5748 frugii.com

PATISSEZ Patissez MANUKA • DESSERT • $ Home of the FreakShakes – extreme dairy concoctions made for social media. (02) 6156 3783 ONA MANUKA patissez.com.au MANUKA • CAFÉ • $ Traditional café in leafy Manuka. onacoffee.com.au/location/ BOMBOLINI ona-manuka CAPITAL REGION FARMERS MARKET AND SOUTHSIDE FARMERS MARKET • DOUGHNUTS • $ Fresh doughnuts with delicious fillings TEDDY PICKER’S of all shapes and flavours on weekends. CAMPBELL • CAFÉ • $ 0424 381 235 All-day breakfast and an inventive menu. facebook.com/bombolinidoughnuts Space 0459 599 657 Kitchen teddypickers.com.au RICARDO'S CAFE MACQUARIE • DESSERT • $ COFFEE FIX TWO BEFORE TEN A wide variety of cakes, pastries and savoury CANBERRA CITY AND ARANDA • CAFÉ • $ delicacies in a warm, friendly atmosphere. LONSDALE STREET Line up with the locals on weekdays (02) 6251 2666 ROASTERS or enjoy a tasty treat on the weekend. ricardoscafe.com BRADDON • CAFÉ • $ twobeforeten.com.au Quality coffee sourced, roasted and poured under the same roof. SPACE KITCHEN 0451 681 050 Barrio Collective Coffee PHILLIP • DESSERT • $ lonsdalestreetroasters.com Playful sweet and savoury creations delivered in funky car-park-themed decor. (02) 6281 6668 BARRIO COLLECTIVE space-kitchen.com.au COFFEE BRADDON AND FYSHWICK • CAFÉ • $ Distinct coffee, produced by DOUGHNUT DEPARTMENT traditional and contemporary CANBERRA CITY • DOUGHNUTS • $ roasting and brewing methods, Indulge in sweet doughy treats crafted with coupled with delicious food. love at No Name Lane on Alinga Street. barriocollective.com facebook.com/doughnutdepartment

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Join in free daily tours and look out for special seasonal programs, watch live political action, see iconic architecture and admire the art collection. Enjoy great views from the Queen’s Terrace Café as you indulge in locally roasted coffee and delicious house-made treats—or visit the roof for even more amazing views! Parking is free on weekends and for the first two hours on weekdays. We invite you to come and visit us in our 30th anniversary year and experience democracy in action.

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Clonakilla VisitCell the Canberra region’s ar superb wineries, which have DIONYSUS WINERY MURRUMBATEMAN 3 • FOOD ON SITE earned their reputation for Dionysus was the Greek god of wine and producing world-class vino some of the brilliant varieties here are named after the women in his life, such as the Maenads Rosé and Ariadne Sparkling Chardonnay/Pinot Noir. Family owned and operated since 2001, this small boutique winery also offers snacks, cheese plates and a light lunch for hungry visitors. CELLAR DOOR OPEN: 10am-5pm on weekends. (02) 6227 0208 dionysus-winery.com.au

DOG TRAP VINEYARD YASS 4 Dr Dennis Hart and Julian White have CAN’T GET created some of the most distinctive dry red table wines in the Canberra region. TO A WINERY? The Canberra and Region Visitors The Lyn Shiraz 2009 and Tony Shiraz 2009 Centre at Regatta Point sells have earned rave reviews, as has the Entente a range of local wines. Two of 2013 blend and Cabernet Sauvignon 2012. the best – Ravensworth and CELLAR DOOR OPEN: 10am-5pm Wednesday Nick O’Leary Wines – do not to Sunday. Dionysus have cellar doors but are Winery regularly sold here. (02) 6226 5898 dogtrapvineyard.com.au

MURRUMBATEMAN, GUNDAROO AND YASS EDEN ROAD MURRUMBATEMAN 5 BARTON ESTATE CLONAKILLA Rated a five-star winery by the Halliday MURRUMBATEMAN 1 MURRUMBATEMAN 2 Wine Companion 2018, Eden Road has Named after Australia’s first Prime Minister, The Wall Street Journal said of the racked up a swag of awards since 2009 Edmund Barton, this family-owned operation Clonakilla 2009 Shiraz: “Some argue and truly punches above its weight. was established in 1997 on the historic this is Australia’s greatest red wine; it is Winemaker Celine Rousseau learned Jeir Woolshed block. Their premium cool- certainly one of the greatest Shirazes.” her craft in France and uses a wealth climate wines include the award-winning Ever since this glowing endorsement, of experience to produce incredible 2015 Blue Rose and 2015 Sauvignon wine-lovers have been dropping by to drops such as The Long Road Shiraz. Blanc Semillon. give their own verdict. CELLAR DOOR OPEN: 11am-5pm Wednesday CELLAR DOOR OPEN: 10am-5pm on weekends. CELLAR DOOR OPEN: 10am-5pm daily. to Sunday. (02) 6230 9553 (02) 6227 5877 (02) 6226 8800 bartonestate.com.au clonakilla.com.au edenroadwines.com.au

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GUNDOG ESTATE FOOD TRAIL CORK ST. CELLAR Complement your wine-tasting GUNDAROO 9 experience with the finest cuisine Combining old- and new-world practices to in the Murrumbateman, Gundaroo produce innovative boutique wines, Gundog and Yass regions Estate holds a five-star red winery rating in James Halliday’s Wine Companion. CLEMENTINE RESTAURANT 32 CELLAR DOOR OPEN: 10am-5pm Thursday Cottage eatery in the heart of Yass. to Sunday. (02) 6226 3456 clementinerestaurant.com.au (02) 6236 8276 gundogestate.com.au DIONYSUS WINERY 3 Snacks, cheese plates and light lunch. Helm Wines (02) 6227 0208 HELM WINES dionysus-winery.com.au MURRUMBATEMAN 10 FOUR WINDS VINEYARD This year marks the 45th anniversary EWE’N ME 33 MURRUMBATEMAN 6 • FOOD ON SITE of Helm Wines, which earned a coveted Contemporary restaurant at the Graeme and Suzanne Lunney’s dream five-star rating in the Halliday Wine Thunderbird Motel in Yass. to grow and sell grapes has turned into Companion 2018. (02) 6226 1158 thunderbirdmotel.com.au an intergenerational family business CELLAR DOOR OPEN: 10am-5pm Thursday with 29,000 vines and a five-star rating to Monday. 6 FOUR WINDS VINEYARD in the Halliday Wine Companion 2018. (02) 6227 5953 Wood-fired pizza served on site. The essential drops to try are the 2016 helmwines.com.au (02) 6227 0189 Riesling and 2015 Tom’s Block Shiraz. fourwindsvineyard.com.au CELLAR DOOR OPEN: 10am-4pm on weekends. 7 (02) 6227 0189 JEIR CREEK GALLAGHER WINES 11 fourwindsvineyard.com.au JEIR (MURRUMBATEMAN) Specialty cheeses from the cellar door. Offering a cool-climate wine experience, (02) 6227 0555 gallagherwines.com.au Jeir Creek has been setting trends since

GALLAGHER WINES 1984. Property tours and masterclasses 8 7 GRANITEVALE ESTATE JEIR (MURRUMBATEMAN) • FOOD ON SITE are available. Buffet lunch available by booking. Located in Jeir, part of the Murrumbateman 10am-5pm on weekends. CELLAR DOOR OPEN: 0419 547 850 region, this winery is run by Greg Gallagher, (02) 6227 5999 granitevaleestate.com.au who is also a consultant to other operations jeircreekwines.com.au in the area. Gallagher Riesling has won Top GRAZING 34 Gold at two of the past three Canberra and Rustic restaurant in Gundaroo. Region Wine Shows, while the 2009 Blanc de LONG RAIL GULLY (02) 6236 8777 Blanc won Winestate magazine’s Champion MURRUMBATEMAN 12 grazing.com.au Sparkling Wine of 2015. Amazingly, its 2017 A striking location north of Murrumbateman, MURRUMBATEMAN WINERY 14 Riesling was voted best in the world at the this 60-acre vineyard is an amphitheatre-like Sharing platters, pies and scones. Canberra International Riesling Challenge, setting known for Riesling, Shiraz, vibrant 0432 826 454 which is regarded as the premium Riesling Pinot Gris and succulent Merlot. murrumbatemanwinery.com.au show by producers worldwide. CELLAR DOOR OPEN: 11am-4pm on weekends. 16 CELLAR DOOR OPEN: 10am-5pm Thursday 0419 257 574 OLLEYVILLE AT SHAW VINEYARD ESTATE to Monday. longrailgully.com.au Traditional, wholesome restaurant. (02) 6227 0555 (02) 6227 5144 olleyville.com.au gallagherwines.com.au Sarah Collingwood from Four Winds 15 Vineyard, Owner/ POACHERS PANTRY Operator of the Smoked meats and poultry from farm GRANITEVALE ESTATE shop and Smokehouse Restaurant. 8 Year recipient MURRUMBATEMAN • FOOD ON SITE at the Australian (02) 6230 2487 Greg and Leigh Birch are passionate about Women in Wine poacherspantry.com.au producing and drinking wine. Their signature Awards 2017 dessert wine, PinkIce, is the region’s first YARRH WINES 19 ice wine made from red grapes. “Food and wine flights” by booking. CELLAR DOOR OPEN: 11am-5pm on weekends. (02) 6227 1474 yarrhwines.com.au 0419 547 850 granitevaleestate.com.au

visitcanberra.com.au 27 26 Yass 39 32 33 r 4 Collecto 19 28 30 10 12 Murrumbateman 41 34 9 SHAW VINEYARD 16 3 6 5 2 40 ESTATE Gundaroo MURRUMBATEMAN 16 17 14 18 11 LAKE • FOOD ON SITE 13 GEORGE Recognised with numerous gold medals and trophies, this family-owned winery was 8 1 prestigiously named one of 15 Australia’s 10 Dark Horses in 7 James Halliday’s 2017 Wine Companion. Also situated on the Sutton picturesque property is Olleyville Bungendore Road restaurant, a rustic venue that Hall36 25 serves light meals, share plates and 21 Federal Highway à la carte cuisine made from local 29 24 produce. Wine matching is a specialty. 22 Bywong CELLAR DOOR OPEN: 10am-5pm 27 Wednesday to Sunday. 20 23 38 (02) 6227 5827 31 37 Wamboin shawvineyards.com.au Bungendore TALLAGANDRA HILL 35 GUNDAROO 17 Majura Parkway The vines on this former farming land – Canberra named after the Aboriginal word tallagandra, meaning “place of many cows” – produce

Northbourne Avenue premium cool-climate wines. Tempranillo, Cabernet Franc and Viognier are among the varieties on offer. MURRUMBATEMAN CELLAR DOOR OPEN: 10am-4pm on Sunday. WINERY 0416 330 897 14 MURRUMBATEMAN • FOOD ON SITE tallagandrahill.com.au This winery recently launched Mollie’s Block Sauv Fumé Blanc 2017 and Tannin’s Wild Pinot Grrr-is 2017, which are named THE VINTNER’S DAUGHTER after the property’s dogs. MURRUMBATEMAN 18 CELLAR DOOR OPEN: 12pm-4pm Wednesday When one of the district’s oldest vineyards and Thursday; 10am-5pm Friday to Sunday. was purchased by Stephanie Helm and 0432 826 454 Benjamin Osborne, many original vines murrumbatemanwinery.com.au were reinvigorated to produce Pinot Noir, Poachers Pantry Shiraz and experimental drops. CELLAR DOOR OPEN: 10am-4pm on weekends. POACHERS PANTRY AND (02) 6227 5592 McKELLAR WILY TROUT VINEYARD thevintnersdaughter.com.au RIDGE WINES SPRINGRANGE 15 • FOOD ON SITE 13 MURRUMBATEMAN Wily Trout Vineyard, Poachers Pantry One of the newer wineries in the region, this and Smokehouse Restaurant share their YARRH WINES 19 estate has already earned many awards. sloped, granite hills property. Second- MURRUMBATEMAN • FOOD ON SITE The 2017 vintage is shaping up as a winner, generation-run Wily Trout is acclaimed Overlooking the beautiful valley, with an excellent intensity of flavour to the for its Shiraz, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay Yarrh Wines produces premium Riesling, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Viognier and and Sauvignon Blanc. Shiraz and Sauvignon Blanc, thanks to the Merlot grapes. CELLAR DOOR OPEN: 9.30am-5pm daily. region’s nutrient-rich soil. CELLAR DOOR OPEN: 10am-4pm on weekends. (02) 6230 2487 CELLAR DOOR OPEN: 11am-5pm Friday to Sunday. 0409 780 861 poacherspantry.com.au; (02) 6227 1474 mckellarridgewines.com.au wilytrout.com.au yarrhwines.com.au

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@megan_sparke @katefreeo Contentious Character Mount Majura Vineyard HALL BRINDABELLA HILLS HALL 20 • FOOD ON SITE Founded in 1986, this boutique winery overlooking the is WINE TIME helmed by Michael Anderson. The Shiraz Sample Canberra’s wines. and Riesling are popular and the Marsanne For a wide selection of the is a recently launched drop. region’s drops,35 try The Canberra Wine House (02 6162 5656, CELLAR DOOR OPEN: 10am-5pm on weekends. Shaw (02) 6188 5405 thetradies.com.au), located at Vineyard The Tradies in suburban brindabellahills.com.au Dickson. Estate FOOD TRAIL The historic Hall village and surrounding CAPITAL WINES area boasts many quality eating options 21 HALL COUNTRY ESCAPES PANKHURST WINES 22 Andrew McEwin and Phil Scott produce Cheese platters at the cellar door. While touring the wine regions, take time ultra-premium wine from their Kyeema (02) 6230 2592 out to enjoy these tranquil experiences vineyard in Murrumbateman. pankhurstwines.com.au BURNELEE EXCURSIONS CELLAR DOOR OPEN: 10.30am-5pm Thursday to Sunday. 23 Get into the saddle for an adventure by SURVEYOR’S HILL VINEYARD (02) 6230 2022 horseback across the beautiful fields Pomegranate Bistrot on site. capitalwines.com.au of the sprawling Burnelee property. (02) 6230 2046 (02) 6227 5850 survhill.com.au burnelee.com.au PANKHURST WINES VINEYARD CAFÉ 20 22 WALLAROO • FOOD ON SITE Eatery at Brindabella Hills winery. REDBROW GARDEN The paddocks of Old Woodgrove offer (02) 6188 5405 Enjoy a lakeside bed-and-breakfast a scenic environment for grape growing and brindabellahills.com.au/cafe retreat at this Murrumbateman oasis. winemaking. One of the closest wineries to 36 adedra.com the centre of Canberra, Pankhurst Wines THE WANDERING GOOSE boasts 12 acres of vineyards that were planted Breakfast, brunch and lunch café. between 1986 and 1999. The 2013 Dorothy (02) 6230 9777 facebook.com/ OLD SAINT LUKES STUDIO May Cabernet Sauvignon has earned five thewanderinggoosecafe Constructed in 1848, this historic stone stars from Winestate magazine and the 2014 building in Gundaroo is now a gallery Pinot Noir nabbed silver at the Canberra for displaying wood-fired ceramics. Regional Wine Show in 2015. organic fruit and vegetables from their Ring ahead for opening times. CELLAR DOOR OPEN: 10am-5pm on weekends. farm and local producers. (02) 6230 2592 (02) 6236 8197 CELLAR DOOR OPEN: 10am-5pm on weekends. pankhurstwines.com.au (02) 6230 2046 oldsaintlukesstudio.com.au survhill.com.au SURVEYOR’S HILL VINEYARD WALLAROO WINES WALLAROO 23 • FOOD ON SITE WALLAROO 24 Set on a 360-million-year-old dormant Set high in the hills west of historic Hall volcano, this vineyard features stunning village, the property’s shale, clay loam and views of the Murrumbidgee Valley and granite-based soils have produced a range Burnelee Excursions Brindabella Range. The property also of award-winning wines with bold flavours. offers B&B accommodation and houses CELLAR DOOR OPEN: Tastings by appointment. the Pomegranate Bistrot, which serves (02) 6230 2831 fresh bread made on the premises and wallaroowines.com.au

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BYWONG, WAMBOIN WINE TOUR Indulge in an exclusive AND LAKE GEORGE VIP tour experience with Executive Drivers (0419 041 910, AFFLECK VINEYARD executivedrivers.com.au), who BYWONG 25 can transport up to four people to Named after a farm in Huntly, Canberra’s wine regions. For a tour that takes you from door to door, Scotland, the vineyard was try Black Glass Wine Tours established in 1976 with initial (blackglasswinetours. plantings of Cabernet, Rhine Riesling, com.au). Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. It now covers four hectares with Sauvignon Blanc, CONTENTIOUS CHARACTER Contentious Semillon, Shiraz and Merlot grapes. WAMBOIN 27 • FOOD ON SITE Character CELLAR DOOR OPEN: 10am-4pm daily. Set among the rolling hills of Wamboin at 0415 484 113 one of the region’s highest elevations, this affleck.com.au single-vineyard boutique winery, helmed by chief winemaker Jeremy Wilson, boasts views all the way to the Snowy Mountains. COLLECTOR WINES The on-site kitchen does brunch, lunch COLLECTOR 26 and afternoon tea, with a menu that blends Named 2017’s Best Small Cellar Door in traditional Italian and modern Australian. the Canberra District by Gourmet Traveller They also host functions, and the open fire Wine. The Collector Reserve Shiraz 2013 is a comforting attraction in winter. also cleaned up multiple awards at the CELLAR DOOR OPEN: 10am-5pm on weekends. Canberra Regional Wine Show in 2015. (02) 6238 3830 CELLAR DOOR OPEN: 10am-4pm Friday contentiouscharacter.com.au LARK HILL to Sunday. BUNGENDORE 29 • FOOD ON SITE (02) 6116 8722 Lark Hill was formed in 1978 and utilised collectorwines.com.au LAKE GEORGE WINERY organic practices until 2003, when the 28 LAKE GEORGE • FOOD ON SITE vineyard shifted to biodynamic farming. Collector Wines Established in 1971, this gorgeous vineyard Certified by the National Association for overlooking Lake George is the oldest in Sustainable Agriculture Australia, their the Canberra region. It’s surrounded by the wines are vegan-friendly. Recent releases rolling hills of the Cullerin Escarpment and gaining attention are the 2017 Gruner is home to Westering restaurant. Veltliner, 2017 “Dial M for Marsanne” CELLAR DOOR OPEN: 9am-4.30pm Thursday and 2017 Sangiovese. to Sunday. CELLAR DOOR OPEN: 11am-4pm daily. (02) 4848 0182 (02) 6238 1393 lakegeorgewinery.com.au larkhill.wine

38 FOOD TRAIL LAKE GEORGE HOTEL LERIDA ESTATE 30 Classic country pub in Bungendore. Café Lerida is on the winery property, These eateries will satisfy your hunger (02) 6238 1260 serving sliders, pies and mains. while visiting the wine country in facebook.com/lakegeorgehotel (02) 4848 0231 Bungendore, Bywong, Wamboin and 28 leridaestate.com.au Lake George LAKE GEORGE WINERY The popular Westering restaurant MOUNT MAJURA VINEYARD 31 27 CONTENTIOUS CHARACTER is on-site, plus the cellar door does The winery’s cellar door serves This winery has an on-site kitchen serving light snacks. cheese tasting plates. (02) 4848 0182 brunch and lunch share plates and meals. (02) 6262 3070 lakegeorgewinery.com.au (02) 6238 3830 mountmajura.com.au contentiouscharacter.com.au 29 LARK HILL SOME CAFE 39 37 GUNNA DOO BAKERY Casual share food at the on-site wine bar Quaint eatery for breakfast, lunch Family owned bakehouse in Bungendore. and café, open 12pm-3pm on weekends. and amazing milkshakes in Collector. (02) 6238 1760 (02) 6238 0266 0422 132 883 facebook.com/gunnadoobakery larkhill.wine somecafe.com.au

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WEEKEND ITINERARY

Shaw Vineyard Estate

9.30am 15 Drive to Poachers Pantry (02 6230 2487, poacherspantry.com.au), only 25 minutes from Canberra’s CBD, for an early brunch and wine- tasting at Wily Trout Vineyard (02 6230 2487, wilytrout.com.au) at the same location. 11 minutes

Mount Majura Vineyard 11am Head to Barton Estate 1 (02 6230 9553, bartonestate.com.au) to sample their LERIDA ESTATE MOUNT MAJURA Cabernet blend and prize-winning Riesling. LAKE GEORGE 30 • FOOD ON SITE VINEYARD 13 minutes When Lerida Estate was founded in MAJURA 31 • FOOD ON SITE 1997, the intention of winemakers Close to , this 11.45am Jim Lumbers and Anne Caine was to winery benefits from the limestone Indulge your sweet tooth at Robyn Rowe make an outstanding Pinot Noir with and volcanic soil deposited in the Chocolates 40 (02 6227 0550, robynrowechocolates. an overtone of French-style elegance area millions of years ago. They com.au), then move 10 minutes up the road for and complexity. As the vineyard grew, first produced wines in 1990 and more wine-tasting at Murrumbateman Winery 14 they evolved to produce a range of the Tempranillo has become their (0432 826 454, murrumbatemanwinery.com.au). red and white wines, including Pinot flagship. Self-guided Gumboot 3 minutes Gris, Chardonnay, Merlot and small Tours allow visitors to wander quantities of Shiraz, Cabernet Franc the vineyard and take in views 12.45pm and Viognier. of the surrounding area. Continue to Wins Creek Meadery and Bindaree CELLAR DOOR OPEN: 10am-5pm daily. CELLAR DOOR OPEN: 10am-5pm daily. Bee Suppliers 41 (02 6227 5600, bindaree.com.au/ (02) 4848 0231 (02) 6262 3070 wins-creek-meadery) in Murrumbateman village leridaestate.com.au mountmajura.com.au to try their honey and sweet meads. 15 minutes

FIVE-STAR 1.30pm WINNERS Enjoy a long, relaxing lunch at Olleyville at Shaw These wineries earned top Vineyard Estate 16 (02 6227 5144, olleyville.com.au), marks in the Halliday Wine where beautiful food meets stunning country views. Companion 2018: 7 minutes

Capital Wines 3.15pm Collector Wines Taste the unique wine Eden Road 5 (02 6226 8800, Eden Road Wines edenroadwines.com.au) has to offer. Don’t leave Helm Wines Mount Majura Vineyard without trying their Long Road Shiraz. Nick O’Leary Wines 7 minutes Ravensworth 4.15pm Four Winds Vineyard Drop by internationally renowned Clonakilla 2 McKellar Ridge Wines (02 6227 5877, clonakilla.com.au) to sample Lerida Estate their incredible flagship 2015 Shiraz Viognier. *Drink responsibly – don’t drink and drive visitcanberra.com.au 31 UP DWith more to offer beyond magnificent wines, Canberra is home DID YOU KNOW? to some of the bestrink craft beer and spirit distilleries in Australia BentSpoke BREWERIES Brewing Co.’s Barley Griffin Pale Ale is CAPITAL BREWING CO. on site, rotating through 50 varieties FYSHWICK • BREWERY • $ of beer, cider and even a gluten-friendly served on Singapore The city’s newest taphouse pours fresh ginger beer, visitors can enjoy brewery- Airlines’ select first- beers from Wednesday to Sunday. Tasty food, fresh coldies while watching the team work courtesy of Brodburger, is served from an away on full display. Their modern take on and business-class iconic on-site van. Tours are available on a classic pub menu incorporates beer and the weekend for $25 (bookings essential), brewing ingredients and also highlights international flights which includes a cold beer on arrival, a local produce. in and out behind-the-scenes peek and tasting-paddle (02) 6257 5220 memento. The Tap Room has a cubbyhouse bentspokebrewing.com.au of Australia and play area that will keep kids amused, and man’s best friend is also catered for with lots of shady spots in summer. ZIERHOLZ PREMIUM WIG & PEN TAVERN There’s even a non-alcoholic dog beer BREWERY RESTAURANT & BREWERY so four-legged pals won’t feel left out. AND BAR CANBERRA • BREWPUB • $ (02) 5104 0915 FYSHWICK • BREWPUB • $$ A Canberra institution, the Wig & Pen has capitalbrewing.co This brewery serves German-inspired been serving thirsty patrons since 1994 and craft beers with a special Canberra twist. moved to Llewellyn Hall at ANU in 2015. Make sure you try the schankbier, weizen With 16 taps of craft beer brewed on site BENTSPOKE BREWING CO. and porter brews, along with the German – four of which are cask-conditioned real BRADDON • BREWPUB • $$ sausages, slow-roasted pork knuckle ales – and an English pub menu, this is Since opening in 2014, this microbrewery and Hungarian beef and beer goulash. the perfect venue for a relaxing pint. has become a favourite spot to savour a few (02) 5105 3664 (02) 6248 0171 brews and have a bite to eat. With 18 taps zierholz.com.au facebook.com/wigandpen.canberra

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THE CANBERRA DISTILLERY MITCHELL • DISTILLERY • NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC This small-batch distillery is all about quality over quantity. Products are available at local retailers, markets and online. 0423 141 031 thecanberradistillery.com.au Insider UNDERGROUND SPIRITS KAMBAH • DISTILLERY • PRODUCTS FROM $80 VIEW Capital Brewing Co. Dave Phillips, who runs brewery tours + Brodburger Using medical-grade equipment, this boutique distillery does traditional spirits around Canberra for loyal beer fans, in a new way. Products can be purchased shares a few of his favourite local online, from their retail store on weekends joints to grab a cold one or at the Canberra and Region Visitors Centre (1300 554 114). CAPITAL BREWING CO. (FYSHWICK) “Each beer pays homage to nature 0431 038 802 undergroundspirits.com.au so it’s only fitting the brewery has a perfect outdoor area to enjoy.” (02) 5104 0915 BALDWIN DISTILLING capitalbrewing.co COMPANY MITCHELL • DISTILLERY • ADMISSION: $50 THE OLD CANBERRA INN (LYNEHAM) Australia’s only dedicated bourbon distillery “First licensed in 1872 and offers informative evening tours. a favourite for great pub food The Canberra Distillery (02) 6241 5472 and ever-changing craft beers.” baldwindistilling.com.au (02) 6134 6000 oldcanberrainn.com.au

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History & HERITAGE Canberra’s wide range of museums offer a rich taste of Australian culture

AUSTRALIAN WHAT ABOUT THE KIDS? There are plenty of There are also materials from the Sydney WAR MEMORIAL displays and information that will fascinate 2000 Olympic Games, papers belonging CAMPBELL • WAR MEMORIAL • ADMISSION: FREE primary and secondary schoolchildren. to Eddie Mabo outlining the history of the Australia’s armed forces are honoured at (02) 6243 4211 Indigenous campaign for native title, and this shrine and museum that commemorates awm.gov.au cultural materials on the Pacific region the sacrifice of those who have participated and Papua New Guinea. Nearby is the or died in war. Rich in history, the Australian High Court of Australia (hcourt.gov.au) War Memorial provides an educational NATIONAL LIBRARY where, if court is sitting, you can watch experience for visitors of all ages – OF AUSTRALIA proceedings in one of its three courtrooms. especially in 2018, the year that marks the PARKES • LIBRARY • ADMISSION: FREE To help plan your trip, check the calendar centenary anniversary of the First World Housing the largest collection of Australian of events on the High Court’s website. War armistice. Located within the grounds books, magazines, photographs, maps and Admission is free. are the Hall of Memory with the Tomb of manuscripts, this library is an absolute WHAT ABOUT THE KIDS? Older children will the Unknown Soldier; Pool of Reflection; treasure-trove. See Captain James Cook’s enjoy the 45-minute Discover Your National Eternal Flame; and museum, including journal from his first journey to Australia, Library tour, which runs at 2pm each one of the world’s great collections of the notebook Captain William Bligh kept Saturday (except on public holidays and First World War material. Each day at after the mutiny on HMS Bounty and the between Christmas and New Year). 4.55pm, the memorial farewells visitors speeches and diaries of Australia’s first (02) 6262 1111 with a moving Last Post ceremony. Prime Minister, Sir Edmund Barton. nla.gov.au

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Family Action Packs add a fun dimension to the museum, while the Play Up exhibition (see page 44) will keep littlies entertained. (02) 6270 8222 moadoph.gov.au

NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY PARKES • GALLERY • ADMISSION: FREE So many faces – all of them important to our country. Given the idea of a portrait gallery wasn’t floated until the early 1990s, the breadth and quality of the National Portrait Museum of Gallery, opened in 2008, is exceptional. Check Australian Democracy out one of its first commissions, Howard Arkley’s portrait of Nick Cave, and Benjamin Law’s 1830s plaster busts of Aboriginal leaders Trucaninny and Woureddy. MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIAN WHAT ABOUT THE KIDS? They’ll enjoy trying DEAKIN • MINT • ADMISSION: FREE DEMOCRACY to remember the names of all the actors Since opening in 1965, the Royal Australian PARKES • MUSEUM • ADMISSION: $2 and sports stars lining the walls, plus it’s Mint in Deakin has produced more than Wander through Old Parliament House, a great way to sneak in a history lesson! 15 billion coins. Take a 30-minute tour to opened by the Duke of York in 1927 and (02) 6102 7000 learn about the history of coins in Australia. closed in 1988, and see the former Prime portrait.gov.au And see the country’s first minted coins Minister’s office, cabinet room and press – made by a convicted forger – as well as office, still housing original furniture. Share your shots of Canberra robots making coins, including Titan, which Several 45-minute tours run each day. is capable of lifting 1000kg. You can even Learn about significant moments in #VisitCanberra mint a legal commemorative $1 coin and Australian political history, including the start your own collection. declaration of war against Japan in 1941 WHAT ABOUT THE KIDS? Call ahead to ensure and the dismissal of Gough Whitlam’s they’re making coins on the day you visit Labor government in 1975. There are also and kids will be left in awe. democracy exhibitions, copies of famous @louie_abroad @saravselj (02) 6202 6999 speeches and photos of former PMs. Namadgi National Park Parliament House ramint.gov.au WHAT ABOUT THE KIDS? Indoor and outdoor

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NATIONAL GALLERY tapestry comes to life, with stories and OF AUSTRALIA exhibits showcasing the land and people PARKES • GALLERY • ADMISSION: FREE of Australia. See legendary racehorse More than 160,000 works of art feature in Phar Lap’s heart, cricket memorabilia, the gallery’s permanent collection and they the Jerilderie Letter, a table from the are categorised as Australian, Aboriginal First Fleet and publican John Hanlon’s and Torres Strait Islander, Asian, European handwritten copy of bushranger Ned National Gallery or American. Highlights comprise Sir Sidney Kelly’s political manifesto. of Australia Nolan’s Ned Kelly series and paintings by WHAT ABOUT THE KIDS? Children will enjoy Monet, Matisse and Andy Warhol. Take a interactive adventure game Kspace, which walk around the sculpture garden on the you can read more about on page 44. edge of Lake Burley Griffin and don’t miss 1800 026 132 American artist James Turrell’s Skyspace nma.gov.au Within without 2010, which explores space and light and is especially dramatic at dawn and dusk. Check the gallery’s website for PARLIAMENT HOUSE information about travelling exhibitions, CANBERRA • GOVERNMENT • ADMISSION: FREE including Cartier: The Exhibition on show Watch politicians in animated discussion from March 30 until July 22. It will feature from the gallery during Question Time in the 300 spectacular jewelled items such House of Representatives and the Senate, as the Queen’s “Halo” tiara, worn by Kate and explore Parliament House public Middleton at her wedding to Prince William, areas such as the roof, marble foyer and and Princess Grace of Monaco’s diamond the Great Hall. The building is also home engagement ring. to one of Australia’s most significant art WHAT ABOUT THE KIDS? Head to NGA Play, collections, with more than 6500 works on a year-round interactive space where display including a tapestry by Arthur Boyd children can immerse themselves in and portraits of prime ministers and other art experiences. distinguished Australians, in addition to (02) 6240 6411 temporary exhibitions. You can do a free nga.gov.au guided tour to see the main features and

, 1999, BY DAVID HOCKNEY, NATIONAL GALLERY OF AUSTRALIA GALLERY HOCKNEY, NATIONAL , 1999, BY DAVID highlights of the art collection. In-depth behind-the-scenes and private tours are NATIONAL MUSEUM also available at a cost. OF AUSTRALIA WHAT ABOUT THE KIDS? With an impressive ACTON • MUSEUM • ADMISSION: FREE glass elevator and one of the largest Opened in 2001 and situated on the shore of tapestries in the world, which hangs in

A BIGGER GRAND CANYON Lake Burley Griffin at Acton Peninsula, the the Great Hall, Parliament House isn’t National Museum of Australia is a modern just for adults. architectural marvel. Within the building, (02) 6277 7111

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8am Take in the history of Old Canberra House, built in 1914, and tuck into some brekky at Ivy & The Fox (02 6257 9229, ivyandthefox.com). Grab a table National Gallery under the trees and take in the gorgeous garden of Australia surrounds. You’ll leave with your tummy full. 2 minutes

9.15am Visit Acton’s National Museum of Australia (1800 026 132, nma.gov.au), where you can see fascinating items such as Phar Lap’s heart, a dress belonging to Azaria Chamberlain and Captain James Cook’s navigational tools. 8 minutes

11.30am Located in Parkes, the National Portrait Gallery (02 6102 7000, portrait.gov.au) features more than 400 portraits of prominent Australian artists, entertainers, politicians and sports heroes. A free 30-minute tour of the collection is available. 3 minutes

1.30pm Treat yourself to a laid-back lunch at the sleek Vincent Restaurant (02 6273 7773, vincentrestaurant.com.au). Everything on their menu is mouth-watering, from the silky goat’s cheese to the confit duck, pork belly and scallops. 10 minutes

3.30pm Do a 90-minute tour of the Australian War Memorial (02 6243 4211, awm.gov.au) to view artefacts from conflicts including World War I, World War II and the Vietnam War. 13 minutes

5pm After a day taking in Canberra’s culture, you’ll be ready for drink o’clock at the bustling Wig & Pen Tavern and Brewery (02 6248 0171, facebook.com/ Parliament House offers free tours wigandpen.canberra). A Canberra institution for people who appreciate good beer and cider.

visitcanberra.com.au 37 CANBERRA GLASSWORKS KINGSTON • CULTURAL CENTRE • ADMISSION: FREE Nestled in the historic Kingston Power House, this contemporary glass centre is the only one of its kind in Australia. It has rotating exhibitions of glass art, craft and design. On certain days, you can watch professional glass artists at work and book courses to learn how to make paperweights, vases and other glass objects. In an exciting new development on the horizon, the Kingston Arts Precinct (02 6255 0430) will deliver a space where artists, cultural organisations and creative businesses make, teach, exhibit, perform and sell their work. The space will be designed by Fender Katsalidis Architects, the firm behind Mona in Hobart. WHAT ABOUT THE KIDS? Phone ahead to make sure the artists are working, because the kids will love watching them create beautiful items. The hands-on school holiday programs are also a must. Canberra (02) 6260 7005 Glassworks canberraglassworks.com

Canberra Glassworks

Insider NATIONAL ARCHIVES VIEW OF AUSTRALIA Canberra Glassworks artistic director Jane PARKES • MINT • ADMISSION: $2 Cush shares her top tips for visiting Canberra This collection of government records traces the events and decisions that have What makes Canberra a great city for What is the one attraction every shaped Australia. It includes documents art and culture? visitor to Canberra should see from the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric The diversity and quality of the national and why? Scheme, the motion that could have

cultural institutions located within The National Gallery of Australia saved the Whitlam government, records easy distance of each other. Then the with James Turrell’s Skyspace of wartime internment camps, colourful smaller, cutting-edge organisations work Within without 2010. posters of World War II Beaufort aircraft offer a plethora of choice. You could go and documents from postwar migrant to a new exhibition almost every night How does Canberra celebrate its families. There’s also plenty of fun stuff, of the week! Indigenous culture? such as board games played in the early

, 1946, BY SIR SIDNEY NOLAN, I think Canberra was at the forefront of 20th century, images of fashion throughout When is the best time to visit? recognising Indigenous culture. Gough the decades, reports of UFO sightings in the Floriade in spring is an obvious time, Whitlam and the Labor Party did a lot desert and incoming passenger cards for but to limit a visit to just the tulip display to make this happen. There isn’t much The Beatles from their 1964 Australian tour. means missing out on the region’s huge in the arts here that isn’t inclusive of WHAT ABOUT THE KIDS? The interactive exhibit, KELLY AND HORSE KELLY offerings. Our Winter Glass Market at Indigenous culture, from the teaching Memory of a Nation, is always popular Canberra Glassworks, for example, is at universities through to the major art with children. on in mid-June. organisations and institutions. (02) 6212 3600

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LOCAL ART TRAIL Discover the fabulous art Canberra has to offer at the city’s boutique and large-scale galleries ABORIGINAL DREAMINGS GALLERY (NICHOLLS) (02) 6230 2922 AINSLIE + GORMAN ARTS CENTRES (BRADDON) (02) 6182 0000 ANCA (DICKSON) (02) 6247 8736 ANU SCHOOL OF ART & DESIGN GALLERY (CANBERRA CITY) (02) 6125 5841 BEAVER GALLERIES (DEAKIN) (02) 6282 5294 BELCONNEN ARTS CENTRE (BELCONNEN) (02) 6173 3300 BILK GALLERY (GRIFFITH) (02) 6162 2761 BURRUNJU ART GALLERY (CANBERRA CITY) Sir Sidney (02) 6284 8229 Nolan’s artwork, Kelly CANBERRA CONTEMPORARY ART SPACE and horse, (MANUKA) is on display (02) 6247 0188 at Canberra CANBERRA GLASSWORKS (KINGSTON) Museum and Gallery (02) 6260 7005 CANBERRA MUSEUM AND GALLERY (CANBERRA CITY) (02) 6207 3968 CRAFT ACT: CRAFT & DESIGN CENTRE (CANBERRA CITY) (02) 6262 9333 CANBERRA MUSEUM NATIONAL FILM AND KIN GALLERY (BRADDON) AND GALLERY SOUND ARCHIVE 0431 052 214 CANBERRA • MUSEUM/GALLERY • ADMISSION: FREE ACTON • ARCHIVE • ADMISSION: FREE MEGALO PRINT STUDIO + GALLERY (KINGSTON) (02) 6232 6041 Around 5000 social history and visual Oscar-winning creations from The Adventures art objects that reveal the story and of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, T-shirts M16 ARTSPACE (GRIFFITH) contemporary culture of the Canberra worn by The Wiggles and Johnny O’Keefe’s (02) 6295 9438 region are on display at this museum and coat are among the more than two million NANCY SEVER GALLERY (KINGSTON) gallery. Don’t miss the Nolan Collection objects on display. Other items include (02) 6239 5434 by eminent Australian artist Sir Sidney films, television and radio programs, NISHI GALLERY (NEWACTON) Nolan. Donated to the people of Australia videos, audiotapes, records, compact discs, (02) 6287 6287 in 1974, it includes Burke and Wills phonograph cylinders, wire recordings, PHOTOACCESS (MANUKA) expedition, Under the pier and works photos, posters, scripts, props and vintage (02) 6295 7810 from the Ned Kelly series. equipment. See footage of actors Russell WHAT ABOUT THE KIDS? A wide variety of Crowe, Nicole Kidman and Geoffrey Rush SUKI & HUGH GALLERY (BUNGENDORE) (02) 6238 1398 activities is held throughout the year for before they made it big in Hollywood and kids of all ages – from Every Picture Tells view exhibitions of the work of Indigenous TUGGERANONG ARTS CENTRE (GREENWAY) a Story learning sessions for preschool actor David Gulpilil. (02) 6293 1443 children (bookings essential, $9 per WHAT ABOUT THE KIDS? Children can revel in the student) to the Come Alive: Festival of nostalgia of The Front Room, where they Museum Theatre aimed at children aged can enjoy the music and TV their parents Megalo Print Studio 7 to 12 years old. and grandparents loved to watch. + Gallery (02) 6207 3968 1800 067 274 cmag.com.au nfsa.gov.au

visitcanberra.com.au 39 The Aboriginal Memorial at the National Gallery of Australia

Indigenous CULTURE Discover the history and traditions of the Indigenous people who have lived in the Canberra region for at least 21,000 years

NATIONAL MUSEUM which was one of the most well- OF AUSTRALIA known Aboriginal children’s ACTON • MUSEUM • ADMISSION: FREE homes in NSW. , FIRST First Australians: Gallery of Aboriginal and 1800 026 132 Torres Strait Islanders is the largest gallery nma.gov.au at the museum and is home to thousands of artefacts such as stone tools, fishing Welcome Space at WELCOME SPACE WELCOME apparatus, spears, boomerangs and art. NATIONAL GALLERY the National Museum of Australia’s First , 1987–88, BY RAMINGINING ARTISTS, Visitors are greeted with a Welcome to OF AUSTRALIA Australians gallery Country by local Ngunnawal, Ngunawal PARKES • GALLERY • ADMISSION: FREE and Ngambri people. Highlights include With more than 7500 works, the Aboriginal colourful masks and headdresses in and Torres Strait Islander art collection at natural daylight, akin to the light in which the Torres Strait gallery, breastplates the National Gallery of Australia is the the works were created. A must-see is presented to Aboriginal people until 1946 largest in the world. Each gallery space The Aboriginal Memorial, which comprises and poignant objects related to the Stolen showcases a different geographic region or 200 traditional hollow log coffins or poles THE ABORIGINAL MEMORIAL Generation, such as the remaining half aspect of Indigenous art, with many from central Arnhem Land in the Northern

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40 1300 554 114 Arts & Culture settlement until 1988. There is a selection The tour begins at the ACT Aboriginal and DHARWRA ABORIGINAL of 19th-century objects such as woven cane Torres Strait Islander Cultural Centre CULTURAL TOURS baskets from Queensland, shell necklaces before continuing to Cotter Reserve, MULTIPLE LOCATIONS • TOUR • ADMISSION: FROM $40 from Tasmania and masks from the Torres where the Ngunnawal people welcomed Learn about bush foods, stone tools and Strait Islands; bark paintings depicting travellers for thousands of years. After rock art sites with Dharwra Cultural Tours. crocodiles, anteaters and spirit figures; visiting Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, stop Two-hour tours, for a minimum of eight and batiks and textiles. The gallery also in the small village of Tharwa, which was people, include Mount Majura – which, features contemporary urban works the home of several Aboriginal families at 890m, is the highest peak in suburban exploring identity, community, country, who worked for early white settlers. Canberra, Mount Taylor and Black Mountain. racism and race relations, oppression Then pop into Namadgi Visitor Centre to Half-day tours, for families with children and subjugation. learn about an area rich in archaeological aged 12 and over, take in cultural sites such (02) 6240 6411 discoveries, with more than 200 Aboriginal as Red Hill, Theodore and Lanyon Homestead nga.gov.au/collections/atsi sites recorded within the national park. to see grinding grooves and canoe and Next stop is Tuggeranong Homestead, shield trees. Full-day tours, from September where one of the earliest written records of to March, include picturesque Flea Creek TIDBINBILLA local Aboriginal life was recorded in 1831, and a visit to Yankee Hat rock art site in NATURE RESERVE before finishing at Mount Ainslie Lookout. Namadgi National Park. • NATURE RESERVE (02) 6205 0255 0407 517 844 • ADMISSION: $12 canberratracks.act.gov.au thunderstone.net.au (DAY PASS – PRIVATE VEHICLE) In a beautiful valley between the Tidbinbilla and Gibraltar ranges on the fringe of Namadgi National Park, 40 minutes’ drive south of the city, this 54km2 area has recorded the highest density of Aboriginal artefacts found in the ACT. It was once a significant meeting place for neighbouring clans, where ceremonies, trading and marriages took place. The name Tidbinbilla is Gibraltar Ranges derived from the Ngunnawal word “Jedbinbilla” – a place where boys were made men. It is believed the area was highly prized for its supply of the Bogong moth, which was shaken and teased out from under rocky overhangs before being roasted. Visitors can do a guided walk with an Aboriginal ranger or hike the Birrigai Time Trail to the Birrigai Rock Shelter, which is one of the oldest in the region. Or walk along Hanging Rock Trail to see majestic granite tors once used as shelters by Indigenous people. Southern brush-tailed (02) 6205 1233 rock wallaby at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve tidbinbilla.act.gov.au WANT TO NGUNNAWAL COUNTRY FIND OUT MORE HERITAGE TRAIL about the Ngunnawal

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS • NATURE/CULTURAL Country self-drive tracks? • ADMISSION: FREE Visit canberratracks. Ngunnawal Country Follow this self-drive route to visit act.gov.au for Heritage Trail significant areas in Ngunnawal Country. more information.

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Educational fun and action-adventure awaits families of all ages in Canberra. The only problem will be trying to fit it all in

CSIRO DISCOVERY CENTRE CANBERRA SPACE CENTRE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN MINT ACTON • SCIENCE CENTRE • ADMISSION: FROM $7 TIDBINBILLA • SPACE CENTRE • ADMISSION: FREE DEAKIN • MINT • ADMISSION: FREE Take an interactive and fun journey through Find out about Australia’s role in helping See how coins are made by robots on the free science history at one of the world’s largest NASA at the Canberra Space Centre, on guided tour (10am and 2pm on weekdays; research organisations. Located at the foot the grounds of the Canberra Deep Space 11am, 1pm and 2pm on weekends). Kids of Black Mountain, it is open Monday to Communication Complex in Tidbinbilla, can take part in the Mint Treasure Hunt by Friday, including school holidays. 35km from the city. See a piece of the moon completing the My Visit to the Mint Activity (02) 6246 4646 that’s more than 3.8 billion years old, marvel Book, available from the front desk or shop. csiro.au/en/education/community at the latest images from across the solar (02) 6202 6999 -engagement/discovery-centre system and learn about the foods astronauts ramint.gov.au eat on the space shuttle and space station. (02) 6201 7800 NATIONAL MUSEUM cdscc.nasa.gov QUESTACON: OF AUSTRALIA THE NATIONAL SCIENCE ACTON • MUSEUM/GALLERY • ADMISSION: FREE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTRE Build your own time-travelling robot then MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIAN PARKES • SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY CENTRE blast off to explore a mystery location in DEMOCRACY • ADMISSION: FROM $17.50 (KIDS UNDER FOUR FREE) Australia’s past, such as the 1854 Victorian PARKES • MUSEUM/GALLERY • ADMISSION: FROM $1 Start the day at one of Canberra’s most goldfields or Sydney in the 1930s, when the This museum at Old Parliament House is popular family destinations, where learning Harbour Bridge was being built. You’ll find very hands-on: through dressing up and about science and technology is made fun. all this and more at Kspace – the National visiting various rooms, kids are encouraged Among the 200-plus interactive displays Museum of Australia’s interactive adventure to imagine how different their life would are the thrilling Earthquake Lab and the game for kids. The three-stage experience be without their bedroom, favourite food exhibits in the Science Garden, inspired at the museum, on the shores of Lake or a warm jacket at the interactive Play Up by natural elements. Little ones are also Burley Griffin, takes about half an hour exhibition that focuses on the human rights catered for with Mini Q, a custom-built to complete. of children around the world. environment for kids up to six years old. 1800 026 132 (02) 6270 8222 (02) 6270 2800 nma.gov.au moadoph.gov.au/exhibitions/play-up questacon.edu.au

44 1300 554 114 NATIONAL ZOO earn & Play & AQUARIUM L YARRALUMLA • ZOO/AQUARIUM • ADMISSION: FROM $23 Handfeed lions, tigers and bears on a Zooventure Tour or cuddle a dingo in its enclosure, feed a shark and meet a cheetah and rhinoceros on the Walk on the Wildside Tour. Bring your own food and drink (with the exception of alcohol) and enjoy a picnic or barbecue, or have lunch at The Rainforest Cafe. (02) 6287 8400 nationalzoo.com.au InsiderVIEW HAUS Models and FASHFEST co-founder Andrea Hutchinson loves exploring Canberra with her husband and two young children

What do your children (aged two and four) love to do in Canberra? In summer, we head to parks, the lake and playgrounds. The little ones are also keen on Belconnen Skate Park (77 Emu Bank, Belconnen). In winter, they love Play Up at Old Parliament House – it’s so hands on. The kids can stand up, dress up, make up and step up in different rooms, which offer toys, books and learning activities.

Where are the best places for families to eat in Canberra? Doubleshot in Deakin (02 6162 2027, doubleshotdeakin.com.au) is pretty relaxed and kids can play in a safe space, with live music on Sundays. Jamie’s Italian (02 6268 0400, jamieoliver.com/italian/australia/ restaurants/canberra) in the city is also cool. They have a great kids’ Australian menu, supply highchairs and provide War Memorial crayons and colouring-in sheets.

Where do you take your friends AUSTRALIAN WAR The attraction features five environments with kids who visit Canberra? MEMORIAL inspired by Australia’s military history, The National Gallery of Australia CAMPBELL • WAR MEMORIAL • ADMISSION: FREE including the experiences of the civilian has NGA Play (nga.gov.au/ngaplay), Dodge sniper fire in a World War I trench population – the Australian home front a creative space with interactive on the Western Front, take control of during World War II – and a peacekeeping activities. It’s fabulous because a helicopter hovering over a field in mission in a war-ravaged community. it keeps changing and evolving (02) 6243 4211 Vietnam and peer through the periscope – mixing art and fun for parents awm.gov.au/visit/visitor-information/ of a Cold War submarine in the Discovery and kids – and caters for all ages, features/discovery-zone Zone at the Australian War Memorial. from babies to teens.

visitcanberra.com.au 45 NATURE FUN CORIN FOREST PADDYS RIVER • ALPINE RECREATION • ADMISSION: FROM $18 Located in the Brindabella Range, just 45 minutes’ drive from the Canberra CBD, Corin Forest provides year-round alpine adventure for all ages. During winter, enjoy beginners’ skiing and Flip Out Corin Forest snowboarding, plus tobogganing and Alpine Slide snowman-building. In summer, ride the Alpine Slide that descends 1.2km through the forest and take in views of the city, Namadgi National Park and Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve. PLAYGROUNDS (02) 6235 7333 Canberra’s vast array of playgrounds corin.com.au celebrate the magnificent outdoors of the national capital. Kids of all Pod Playground ages will be thoroughly entertained at the National in these dedicated play spaces Arboretum dotted throughout the city, suburbs Canberra and surrounding regions. Here are Power Kart the top picks every child will love: Raceway

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JOHN KNIGHT MEMORIAL PARK (BELCONNEN) CANBERRA INDOOR 13 22 81 ROCK CLIMBING environment.act.gov.au HUME AND MITCHELL • INDOOR ROCK CLIMBING • ADMISSION: FROM $15 KAMBAH ADVENTURE PARK PLAYGROUND (KAMBAH) Challenge yourself with walls from 6.5m 13 22 81 to 8.5m high at two Canberra locations in environment.act.gov.au Hume and Mitchell. All levels are catered for, including kids six years and under POD PLAYGROUND, NATIONAL ARBORETUM ($13.50 admission includes harness). It is CANBERRA () compulsory to use a harness (hire is $7.50) (02) 6207 8484 but shoe and chalk-bag hire is optional. nationalarboretum.act.gov.au/visit/ Hume: (02) 6260 1101 highlights/pod-playground Mitchell: (02) 6262 4863 canberrarockclimbing.com.au YERRABI PONDS DISTRICT PARK PLAYGROUND (GUNGAHLIN) 13 22 81 POWER KART RACEWAY GRIFFITH • KART RACING • ADMISSION: FROM $30 Race around an F1-style indoor circuit on world-class electric go-karts at Power Share your shots of Canberra Kart Raceway. Each race consists of 14 #VisitCanberra laps of the 320m track, where the lap count is based on the lead racer. Sessions take around 10 minutes. Beginners can have a go at Power Kart Kids, a modified version of kart racing for those aged four to seven. Other fun activities on site include Jungle Golf and indoor glow-in-the-dark minigolf. @martayebraphotography @Zipping12 (02) 6239 5599 National Zoo & Aquarium Questacon powerkarts.com.au

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Questacon

9am – Questacon: The National Science and Technology Centre Start your day with brainpower at Questacon (02 6270 2800, questacon.edu.au) in the inner- southern suburb of Parkes (just a five-minute drive from the CBD). Feel the motion and force of FLIP OUT an earthquake at the Awesome Earth exhibition HUME AND MITCHELL • TRAMPOLINING and launch a hydrogen rocket at H2O – Soak Up • ADMISSION: FROM $15 the Science. Then wander through the artistic Head to one of the indoor trampoline arenas and educational Science Garden. in Hume or Mitchell for lots of fun including 15 minutes trampolining, foam pits and ball games. Hume: (02) 6260 1991 11am – Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Mitchell: (02) 6255 5533 Down the road in Bruce, see where Australia’s flipout.net.au sporting champions are made on a 90-minute guided tour at the AIS (02 6214 1010, ausport.gov.au/ais). Visit the interactive TIDBINBILLA NATURE BLOCHAUS Sportex exhibit and then lunch at the AIS Cafe. RESERVE BOULDERING GYM 10 minutes PADDYS RIVER • NATURE RESERVE FYSHWICK • GYM • ADMISSION: FROM $16 • ADMISSION: FROM $5 Bouldering is indoor rock climbing 1pm – Dickson Dumpling House Home to a wide range of Australian with no ropes or harnesses, but Make lunch fun with a cheap and cheerful feast native animals, this subalpine habitat protective floor padding to bounce off. at Dickson Dumpling House (02 6248 8350, comprises wetlands, grasslands, Hang-timers will love this exciting, 77/2 Cape St, Dickson). From Chinese-style wet and dry forests and woodlands. world-class new offering that dishes to a variety of steaming dumplings, the Stroll along one of 22 marked walking boasts 2000-plus climbing holds whole family will be satisfied before heading on trails and keep an eye out for koalas, and a range of walls to suit a dinosaur adventure. kangaroos, possums, wombats, adults and kids of all abilities. 10 minutes echidnas, emus and several types (02) 6280 8830 of birds and reptiles. Kids will also blochaus.com.au 3pm – National Dinosaur Museum have hours of fun at the Nature See the largest permanent display of dinosaur Discovery Playground. skeletons and prehistoric fossils in Australia (02) 6205 1233 YARRALUMLA (02 6230 2655, nationaldinosaurmuseum. tidbinbilla.act.gov.au PLAY STATION com.au). The attraction at Gold Creek Village YARRALUMLA • MINI TRAIN/GOLF includes 23 complete skeletons and more AND FARM • ADMISSION: FROM $5 than 300 fossils from 700 million-year-old VERTIKAL INDOOR The Yarralumla Play Station has been fauna. But what will really thrill the kids SNOW SPORTS delivering thrills to little ones since is the dinosaur garden of realistic life-size FYSHWICK • INDOOR SKIING AND 1973. Ride a train at the Weston Park fibreglass models. SNOWBOARDING • ADMISSION: FROM $70 Miniature Railway, play putt-putt at 20 minutes Providing year-round access to slopes Lake Water Mini Golf and see lambs, that simulate genuine snow terrain, alpacas and ponies at the Petite Park 5.30pm – Snapper Vertikal offers classes to assist Petting Zoo. The Station Stop Café has After an action-packed day, an early fish-and- budding skiers and snowboarders been refurbished using original train- chips dinner is in order from Snapper takeaway hone their skills and smoothly seating from Transport NSW. at the Canberra Southern Cross Yacht Club transition to the real thing. (02) 6282 2714 (02 6273 1784, cscc.com.au/snapper). Soak up vertikalsnowsports.com yarraps.com.au the views over Lake Burley Griffin at sunset.

visitcanberra.com.au 47 Discover where Australia’s stories come alive at the National Museum of Australia.

Located on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin, the Museum’s stunning architecture offers visitors an extraordinary place to explore the rich and diverse stories of Australia and its people.

Visit us in Canberra or connect with us online today.

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Open 7 days 10am-5pm • Last admission 4:30pm

tep back in time and e xperience... Animatronic dinosaurs which move, roar, bite and even breathe! More than 50 lifelike dinosaur models and dozens of skeleton and skull displays. Huge walk through outdoor dinosaur garden. Canberra’s largest and most comprehensive range of amazing crystals, minerals and fossils. Australian dinosaurs, and interactive areas for kids of all ages with many fun activities.

Selected by CNN Travel as one of the Top 10 Dinosaur Museums in the world - April 2015

Gold Creek Rd & Barton Hwy | Nicholls 2913 ACT | 02 6230 2655 nationaldinosaurmuseum.com.au [email protected] Discover where Australia’s stories come alive at the National Museum of Australia.

Located on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin, the Museum’s stunning architecture offers visitors an extraordinary place to explore the rich and diverse stories of Australia and its people.

Visit us in Canberra or connect with us online today.

Image: Adam McGrath, Hcreations nma.gov.au

Come and join the fun in our interactive space for the young at heart. Get the kids involved in magical art experiences and check out awesome activities as they evolve all year round.

10.00am – 5.00pm daily | Free Ground floor National Gallery of Australia

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With more than 200 hands-on exhibits, Questacon Cockington Green Gardens combines science and entertainment into an Where it’s the little things that count! COCKINGTON GREEN GARDENS incredible experience for the whole family! EST 1979, CANBERRA www.questacon.edu.au Australian Institute of Sport Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre Experience Australia’s premier elite sports precint. King Edward Terrace, Canberra. Phone 02 6270 2800 Open 9 am–5 pm every day. Closed 25 December Admission fees apply

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AIS Tours AIS Visitor Centre Go behind the scenes on an award-winning Everyone’s welcome at the AIS Visitor Centre. 90 minute AIS Tour where you might catch Purchase exclusive merchandise at the AIS some of Australia’s top athletes in training. Shop and enjoy great coffee and cafe-style Challenge yourself in Sportex, one of Australia’s food at the AIS Cafe. Open daily. leading interactive sports exhibits, surrounded AIS Aquatic and Fitness Centre by a unique collection of Australian sporting Get fit like a true champion at the AIS. Dive into memorabilia. Best of all, Sportex is included as our world-class swimming pool, try our fully part of every AIS Tour. Tours run daily from the equipped gym or get real results with AIS Visitor Centre at 10am, 11.30am, 1pm and one of our experienced personal trainers. 2.30pm. Tour costs apply. All visitors are welcome. Fees apply. LICENSED GARDEN CAFÉ

FREE BBQS • 2 GIFT SHOPS Leverrier Street, Canberra, ACT Phone: (02) 6214 1010 Email: [email protected]

Open 7 Days. 9.30 – 4.15pm (last admission) 11 Gold Creek Road, Nicholls ACT 2913 /ExperienceAIS Display closes at 5pm. Closed Xmas and Boxing Days. (02) 6230 2273 • cockingtongreen.com.au @ExperienceAIS ASC34928 3 attractions, Save 1 ticket, 25% free bonus visit, loads of fun!

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Cockington Green Gardens Where it’s the little things that count! COCKINGTON GREEN GARDENS EST 1979, CANBERRA

Australian Institute of Sport Experience Australia’s premier elite sports precint.

Australia’s premier elite sporting precinct. Only minutes from Canberra’s CBD and set among 65 hectares of campus-like grounds with plenty of free off-street parking.

AIS Tours AIS Visitor Centre Go behind the scenes on an award-winning Everyone’s welcome at the AIS Visitor Centre. 90 minute AIS Tour where you might catch Purchase exclusive merchandise at the AIS some of Australia’s top athletes in training. Shop and enjoy great coffee and cafe-style Challenge yourself in Sportex, one of Australia’s food at the AIS Cafe. Open daily. leading interactive sports exhibits, surrounded AIS Aquatic and Fitness Centre by a unique collection of Australian sporting Get fit like a true champion at the AIS. Dive into memorabilia. Best of all, Sportex is included as our world-class swimming pool, try our fully part of every AIS Tour. Tours run daily from the equipped gym or get real results with AIS Visitor Centre at 10am, 11.30am, 1pm and one of our experienced personal trainers. 2.30pm. Tour costs apply. All visitors are welcome. Fees apply. LICENSED GARDEN CAFÉ

FREE BBQS • 2 GIFT SHOPS Leverrier Street, Canberra, ACT Phone: (02) 6214 1010 Email: [email protected]

Open 7 Days. 9.30 – 4.15pm (last admission) 11 Gold Creek Road, Nicholls ACT 2913 /ExperienceAIS Display closes at 5pm. Closed Xmas and Boxing Days. (02) 6230 2273 • cockingtongreen.com.au @ExperienceAIS ASC34928 CANBERRA DEEP SPACE COMMUNICATION CANBERRA COMPLEX WALK-IN AVIARY LANYON HOMESTEAD

Discover the amazing universe around us and explore Located at Gold Creek Village, the Canberra Walk-In Based at the foot of the Brindabella Ranges, the Solar System and beyond at the Canberra Deep Aviary features 1000 square metres of planted Lanyon Homestead is one of Australia’s premier Space Communication Complex. Part of NASA’s Deep space where free-flying birds can be observed, historic properties. Dating back to the 1850s, the Space Network, the facility provides constant contact photographed and fed. Visitors can walk among building has been beautifully restored and furnished. with dozens of robotic spacecraft exploring planets, 500 birds representing 60 different species from Enjoy a self-guided tour of the homestead and moons and stars. See Australia’s largest antenna Australia and around the world. courtyard buildings using a detailed brochure, dishes, a piece of the moon and exhibits on space or take a guided tour. OPEN: Weather permitting: exploration history. September-April 10am-5pm (last admission 4.30pm) daily; OPEN: 9am-5pm daily; OPEN: 10am-4pm Tuesday-Sunday; May-August 10am–4pm closed Christmas Day closed some public holidays (last admission 3.30pm) daily; ADDRESS: 421 Discovery Drive (off Cotter Road ADDRESS: Tharwa Drive, Tharwa, ACT 2620 closed Christmas Day and Paddys River Road) PHONE: (02) 6237 6500 ADDRESS: Unit 13, Federation Square, Tidbinbilla, ACT 2620 WEBSITE: historicplaces.com.au O’Hanlon Place, Nicholls, ACT 2913 PHONE: (02) 6201 7880 PHONE: (02) 6230 2044 WEBSITE: cdscc.nasa.gov WEBSITE: canberrawalkinaviary.com.au

NATIONAL ZOO BALLOON ALOFT NATIONAL ARBORETUM & AQUARIUM CANBERRA CANBERRA

Delivering two venues for the price of one, this Enjoy Canberra’s beautiful lakes, parks, bush land, Surround yourself with rare forests from around attraction is Australia’s only combined zoo and mountains, national buildings and colourful the world, as well as spectacular views and aquarium. Discover a wide variety of native and tree-lined streets from a unique, aerial perspective. remarkable architecture and sculptures. Highlights exotic animals, as well as marine and freshwater Balloon Aloft offers stylish and adventurous include the Village Centre, the National Bonsai and fish, reptiles and frogs. Their Close Encounters flights over Australia’s capital city every morning. Penjing Collection, Pod Playground, Sprout Cafe, experiences provide visitors with an opportunity to Ballooning adventures with style. a restaurant, gift shop, walking trails and picnic decks. get up close and personal with some of the world’s OPEN: Morning flights daily OPEN: Village Centre 9am-4pm daily most amazing creatures. Free onsite parking is ADDRESS: Meeting point: (closed Christmas Day); also available. Hyatt , Arboretum Grounds and Pod OPEN: 9.30am-5pm daily; 120 Commonwealth Avenue, Playground 6am-8.30pm closed Christmas Day Yarralumla, ACT 2600 (during daylight saving), ADDRESS: Lady Denman Drive, PHONE: (02) 6249 8660 7am-5.30pm (during Yarralumla, ACT 2600 WEBSITE: balloonaloftcanberra.com.au non-daylight saving) PHONE: (02) 6287 8400 ADDRESS: Forest Drive, off Tuggeranong WEBSITE: nationalzoo.com.au Parkway, , ACT 2611 PHONE: (02) 6207 8484 WEBSITE: nationalarboretum.act.gov.au

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CANBERRA MUSEUM CANBERRA TRACKS CANBERRA GLASSWORKS AND GALLERY

With Aboriginal settlement in the Canberra region Watch artists at work in the glass-blowing studio The Canberra Museum and Gallery is a unique stretching back 20,000 years, plus European lineage at one of Australia’s only facilities dedicated to place where visitors can experience the diverse dating back to the 1820s, there is so much history contemporary glass art. Canberra Glassworks history and contemporary culture of the Canberra to explore. Download the free virtual reality app offers guided tours (bookings essential), workshops region, while also gaining a deep understanding (check the website below for details) and see the and school holiday activities, with a retail shop and of Australia’s dynamic society in its global setting. past spring to life along eight self-drive themed trails gallery showcasing the work of some of Australia’s with 360-degree panoramas, videos and holograms. leading artists. Entry is by gold coin donation.

TRACKS: Track 1: Ngunnawal Country OPEN: 10am-5pm on weekdays; Track 2: The Limestone Plains OPEN: 10am-4pm Wednesday-Sunday 12pm-5pm on weekends Track 3: Looking at Canberra ADDRESS: 11 Wentworth Avenue, (12pm-4pm on weekends in winter); Track 4: ACT Pioneers Cemetery Kingston, ACT 2604 closed some public holidays Track 5: Gungahlin Heritage Track PHONE: (02) 6260 7005 ADDRESS: 176 London Circuit, Track 6: Belconnen Heritage Track WEBSITE: canberraglassworks.com Canberra, ACT 2601 Track 7: Woden Heritage Track PHONE (02) 6207 3968 Track 8: Tuggeranong Heritage Track WEB cmag.com.au PHONE: (02) 6205 0255 WEBSITE: canberratracks.act.gov.au

CANBERRA THEATRE NATIONAL ARCHIVES CENTRE OF AUSTRALIA

Towering 50 metres above Lake Burley Griffin on From international touring sensations to homegrown Due to remedial works being undertaken on the East , this striking architectural landmark talent, the Canberra Theatre Centre hosts the best Block building, the National Archives of Australia is also an impressive musical instrument with live music, comedy, theatre and dance shows. has moved just around the corner to Old Parliament 55 bronze bells, each weighing between seven An evening performance is a must during a visit House. Visit the reading room and view facsimiles kilograms and six tonnes. The island is the perfect to the national capital. of the Australian Constitution and other founding place to enjoy one of the free carillon recitals every documents. Admission fee is $2 for adults and Wednesday and Sunday, have a picnic or just enjoy $1 for concession and children five years and over. the magnificent views of the lake. OPEN: Box office 9am-5pm on weekdays; OPEN: Reading room 9am-5pm 10am-2pm Saturday; on weekdays, except on two hours prior to every show OPEN: Recitals 12.30pm-1.20pm public holidays ADDRESS: Canberra Theatre Centre every Wednesday and Sunday Exhibition 9am-5pm daily Civic Square, London Circuit, ADDRESS: Wendouree Drive, Parkes, ACT 2600 ADDRESS: Old Parliament House, Canberra, ACT 2601 PHONE: (02) 6272 2902 18 King George Terrace, PHONE: (02) 6275 2700 WEBSITE: nca.gov.au/attractions-and- Parkes, ACT 2600 WEBSITE: canberratheatrecentre.com.au memorials/national-carillon PHONE: (02) 6212 3600 WEBSITE: naa.gov.au

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BLUE SKIES ADVENTURE TOURS CANBERRA BIKE TOURS WALKING TOURS

With so many attractions in Canberra and the Our locally guided bicycle tours of Canberra and Discover Australia’s capital with free walking tours surrounding regions, Blue Skies Adventure Tours offers Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve are 4 to 6 hours long, travel run by the National Capital Authority. Group tours a range of sightseeing options. Packages include at a very leisurely pace and use a mix of shared paths are available or you can go at your own pace with half-day and full-day Canberra tours; a one-day and quiet roads. We can also customise tours for you. a self-guided walking option. Tidbinbilla Nature Experience; full-day food and wine If you are looking for something more ambitious, why Take a guided tour of Anzac Parade; experience experiences; and custom designed group tours. not join us on a multi-day tour through Canberra and Commonwealth Park and on Each tour leaves from pick-up points around the CBD, surrounding ? the Lakeside Walk; or start from the National Capital and the Tidbinbilla Nature Experience runs a hotel Exhibition at Regatta Point and enjoy all the sights pick-up service. on the way to historic Blundells Cottage. TOUR TIMES: Check the website below for the TOUR TIMES: Check the website below for the tour schedule TOUR TIMES: Check the website below for daily tour schedule ADDRESS: Multiple starting points the tour schedule ADDRESS: Pick-up points around Canberra city PHONE: 0412 309 711 ADDRESS: Multiple start points PHONE: 1300 698 207 WEBSITE: mulgabicycletours.com.au PHONE: (02) 6272 2902 WEBSITE: blueskytours.com.au WEBSITE: nca.gov.au/discover-and-learn/ take-tour Outdoors & Nature

Breath of FRESH AIR HEAD OUT For information on Let Canberra help you escape the stress of your day job with relaxing and Canberra’s national parks, trails and gardens, action-packed experiences that showcase the best of the bush capital call Access Canberra on 13 22 81. IF YOU LIKE GREAT VIEWS BLACK MOUNTAIN CANBERRA WARBIRDS MOUNT AINSLIE LOOKOUT – CANBERRA AIRPORT • TOUR • ADMISSION: $300 AINSLIE • LOOKOUT • ADMISSION: FREE ACTON • LOOKOUT • ADMISSION: $7.50 WHAT: Climb into a Soviet-era Yak-52 for WHAT: called Canberra WHAT: Indoor and outdoor observation decks a unique way to see the city from above. an “irregular amphitheatre” with Mount offer stunning 360-degree views. HIGHLIGHT: Spice up your sightseeing with Ainslie, Black Mountain and Mount Pleasant HIGHLIGHT: Grab refreshments in the café a 45-minute adventure flight that includes “forming the top galleries”. From this lookout, overlooking Lake Burley Griffin, the National aerobatics – not for the faint-hearted! you can see why his design was chosen. Museum and Parliamentary Triangle. 0402 026 136 HIGHLIGHT: For photography buffs, it’s a great 1800 806 718 capitalwarbirds.com.au place to snap native birds and wildlife. telstratower.com.au 13 22 81 canberratracks.act.gov.au HOT-AIR BALLOON FLIGHT CANBERRA HELICOPTERS PIALLIGO • TOUR • ADMISSION: FROM $310 CANBERRA AIRPORT • TOUR • ADMISSION: FROM $150 WHAT: There’s no better way to see the town- RED HILL LOOKOUT WHAT: Take a lap of the lake or explore planning geometry of Canberra than from RED HILL • LOOKOUT • ADMISSION: FREE further afield. A wonderful way to see 1km above at sunrise. Truly memorable. WHAT: Two lookouts offer spectacular views the sights of Canberra. HIGHLIGHT: Romantics will swoon at the that include Parliament House, Lake Burley HIGHLIGHT: Experience the thrill of flying unforgettable Valentine’s Day specials. Griffin, Mount Ainslie and . yourself in a dual-controlled helicopter (02) 6249 8660 HIGHLIGHT: Little Brother @ Red Hill and Onred with a personal flight instructor. balloonaloftcanberra.com.au respectively offer café-style fine dining. (02) 6257 2647 (02) 6248 8200 13 22 81 canberraheli.com.au dawndrifters.com.au canberratracks.act.gov.au

visitcanberra.com.au 55 IF YOU LIKE GARDENS LOOKOUTS The National Arboretum NATIONAL ARBORETUM Canberra offers stunning walks and breathtaking CANBERRA views (02 6207 8484, MOLONGLO VALLEY • ARBORETUM • ADMISSION: FREE nationalarboretum. WHAT: Featuring more than 44,000 trees in act.gov.au). 94 forests across 250 hectares, the National Arboretum Canberra is one of the largest tree conservation projects in the world. Visitors can enjoy talks, walks, picnics, play areas, spectacular views and much more. HIGHLIGHT: Lovers of art and nature will appreciate the outdoor sculptures, which include two pieces by acclaimed metal- sculpture artist Kozo Nishino. (02) 6207 8484 nationalarboretum.act.gov.au

AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL BOTANIC GARDENS ACTON • GARDENS • ADMISSION: FREE WHAT: Located on the lower slopes of Black Mountain, the ANBG features the most National Arboretum Canberra comprehensive display of living Australian native plants in the world. With walking trails, spacious lawns and a range of educational activities, it perfectly IF YOU LIKE BUSHWALKING combines fun with learning. HIGHLIGHT: Plant-lovers will enjoy the CENTENARY TRAIL NAMADGI Botanical Resource Centre, which houses VARIOUS LOCATIONS • WALKING TRAIL NATIONAL PARK the Public Reference Herbarium collection. • ADMISSION: FREE PADDYS RIVER • NATIONAL PARK (02) 6250 9588 WHAT: A 145km loop through a diverse • ADMISSION: FREE anbg.gov.au range of Canberra’s urban and natural WHAT: Climbing, mountain biking, environments. Allow a week for walking bushwalking, fishing, wildlife spotting or three days for cycling – or take one of and more; whether you’re the active COCKINGTON GREEN the shorter sections if you have less time. type or like to take it easy, there’s GARDENS HIGHLIGHT: The One Tree Hill walk offers plenty to see and do here. NICHOLLS • GARDENS • ADMISSION: $19.50 fantastic views from the north, plus the HIGHLIGHT: The 21,000-year-old camp sites, WHAT: Set among beautifully landscaped opportunity to see wildlife such as birds, ceremonial stone arrangements and rock gardens are meticulously crafted tiny kangaroos and wallabies. art sites left by the Ngunnawal people. buildings divided into an English village 13 22 81 13 22 81 and International area (which features environment.act.gov.au environment.act.gov.au a miniature steam train). HIGHLIGHT: The Rose Room exhibition features doll’s house “Misrule”, TIDBINBILLA NATURE MOUNT AINSLIE a replica of the house from Seven RESERVE SUMMIT WALK Little Australians. PADDYS RIVER • NATURE RESERVE AINSLIE • WALKING TRAIL • ADMISSION: FREE (02) 6230 2273 • ADMISSION: $12 PER VEHICLE WHAT: Starting behind the Australian War cockingtongreen.com.au (DAY PASS – PRIVATE VEHICLE) Memorial, this 4km track (2km up and back) WHAT: A variety of natural experiences, takes walkers through dry forests and grassy Cockington including bushwalking along tracks woodlands with rare plants and wildlife – Green Gardens and trails, ranger-guided tours and the all the way to the amazing view at the top. Nature Discovery Playground for kids. HIGHLIGHT: On the way to the summit, plaques HIGHLIGHT: The Sanctuary is a great place and memorials reference the Kokoda Track, to spot birds, platypuses, reptiles and where Australian and Japanese soldiers other native wildlife. fought during World War II. (02) 6205 1233 13 22 81 tidbinbilla.act.gov.au environment.act.gov.au Outdoors & Nature IF YOU LIKE EXPLORING THE BUSH NGUNNAWAL COUNTRY THE LIMESTONE PLAINS 105KM ROUTE FROM CENTRAL CANBERRA 75KM ROUTE FROM MOUNT AINSLIE LOOKOUT WHAT: One of eight self-drive Canberra WHAT: Named by British explorers, the Tracks routes, this one honours the region’s plains are made up of sedimentary rock laid Indigenous Ngunnawal people. Follow it to down millions of years ago. But this track learn more about their story, which dates includes more recent historical sites, such back tens of thousands of years. as Duntroon Dairy (nationaltrust.org.au/ HIGHLIGHT: The track includes seven places places/duntroon-dairy), Canberra’s oldest Insider of interest, starting from the Burringiri European building; and Blundells Cottage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (nationaltrust.org.au/places/blundells- VIEW Cultural Centre (02 6207 1110), 10 minutes cottage), central Canberra’s only remaining Former Australian mountain bike from the city, and finishing at Mount Ainslie. small farmhouse. champion Jared Rando’s top rides (02) 6205 0255 HIGHLIGHT: At fascinating Calthorpes’ House canberratracks.act.gov.au (historicplaces.com.au/calthorpes-house), BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE RIDE you can look inside a 1920s family home “Head to Bruce Ridge, starting that still has its original furnishings. and finishing at O’Connor shops Mount Ainslie (02) 6205 0255 for great food and beverages. Lookout canberratracks.act.gov.au The website (bruceridge.org) has a link to an interactive trail map.”

MULLIGANS FLAT INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED RIDE WOODLAND SANCTUARY “Majura Pines (majurapines.org) FORDE • ADMISSION: FREE is one of my all-time faves. Start WHAT: Explore this sanctuary at the forefront and finish at Hackett shops. Auto of Australian wildlife conservation. Animals Alley and the Larry/Barry descents including the eastern quoll and eastern are two of my favourite trails.” bettong have been reintroduced here after being extinct from mainland Australia for ADVANCED RIDE up to 100 years. “Vapour Trail (stromloforestpark. HIGHLIGHT: Book a two-hour Twilight Tour com.au) is a must for anyone who and see nocturnal creatures such as prefers to head downhill. Some sugar gliders, microbats and wallabies. seriously challenging jump lines.” 0426 374 821 mulligansflat.org.au FOR THE FAMILY “I love a spin around the inner lake with my wife and four-year-old daughter. We usually like to stop HORSERIDING HIGHLIGHT: After working up an appetite, at the old castle playground in 35 MINUTES NORTH OF CANBERRA CBD head to Poachers Pantry (02 6230 2487, Commonwealth Park.” WHAT: Situated between Gundaroo and poacherspantry.com.au). Nestled in scenic Murrumbateman, Burnelee Excursions countryside 15 minutes’ drive from historic For guided tours of Canberra’s on Horseback (02 6227 5850, burnelee. Hall, this property has a café-restaurant, highlights or a Twilight Ride, join com.au) offers trail-riding experiences winery and smokehouse. Delicious smoked Mulga Bicycle Tours (02 6262 3957, on a working farm. meats are available in the farm shop. mulgabicycletours.com.au).

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visitcanberra.com.au 57 IF YOU LIKE BEING ACTIVE CORIN FOREST LAKESIDE WALK PADDYS RIVER • SNOWFIELDS CANBERRA • WALKING TRAIL • ADMISSION: FREE • ADMISSION: $30 (HALF-DAY SKI PASS) WHAT: There are three suggested loops WHAT: Canberra’s closest snow experience around Lake Burley Griffin: the 9km is just 45 minutes drive from the city in the Eastern Loop, the 16km Western Loop Tidbinbilla Mountain Ranges. In winter, and the 4.9km Central Loop. The latter enjoy snowboarding, skiing or tobogganing walk, known as the “Bridge to Bridge”, before warming up with a hot chocolate in has a cyclist and pedestrian path from the rustic lodge. the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge to the HIGHLIGHT: In the warmer months, try the Kings Avenue Bridge. Start in the car park 1.2km Alpine Slide, which descends near the National Library of Australia. through the beautiful Mountain Ash forest. HIGHLIGHT: The Australians of the Year walk (02) 6235 7333 along the lake’s edge includes plaques for IF YOU LIKE SPORT corin.com.au every recipient of the award since 1960. visitcanberra.com.au/ MANUKA OVAL getting-around/walking GRIFFITH • SPORTS VENUE • ADMISSION: VARIES CYCLE CANBERRA WHAT: The city’s premier AFL and cricket ACTON • BIKE HIRE • HIRE FEE: FROM $45 destination hosts GWS Giants games and WHAT: Rent a bike to explore this cycle-friendly THE PADDLE HUB the annual Prime Minister’s XI match, as city’s many tracks and trails, or join one of YARRALUMLA • BOAT HIRE • HIRE FEE: FROM $20 well as other major sports events. five group tours for guidance and company. WHAT: Operating from the YMCA Aquatic HIGHLIGHT: Visit the original curator’s cottage HIGHLIGHT: If you’re staying in one of the hotels Recreation Centre in Yarralumla Bay, The and Lord’s Taverners garden. around the city, you can get your rental bike Paddle Hub rents kayaks and stand-up (02) 6228 0304 delivered and picked up for free. paddleboards from October through spring manukaoval.com.au 0449 557 838 and summer. cyclecanberra.com.au HIGHLIGHT: Kayaking is easy to get the hang of but, if you’re up for a challenge, stand-up GIO STADIUM CANBERRA paddleboarding feels like walking on water. BRUCE • SPORTS VENUE • ADMISSION: VARIES SEG GLIDE RIDE 0407 262 975 WHAT: Home to NRL’s Raiders and Super PARKES • SEGWAY HIRE • HIRE FEE: FROM $25 canberra.ymca.org.au/what-we-do/ Rugby’s , the venue also WHAT: After a quick Segway lesson, activey/the-paddle-hub hosts soccer. glide around the lake foreshore and HIGHLIGHT: Raiders games are free for under- Parliamentary Zone, enjoying the sights fours; the Brumbies’ are free for under-fives. on a tour ranging from 15 minutes (02) 6256 6700 to one hour. EXPLORE giostadiumcanberra.com.au HIGHLIGHT: Want to learn some fun MORE? facts about Canberra while you ride? Experience Canberra’s beauty The guided Segway tour includes atop an electric bike, cruise the commentary and lots of free riding time. lake by pedal kayak at sunset 0406 379 518 or create your own watery segglideride.com.au adventure. Canberra Urban Adventures (1300 207 354, urbanadventures.com) is a local operator offering a selection of tours. Outdoors & Nature

PUBLIC GOLF COURSES DAY ITINERARY Golfers are spoilt for choice. Here are three great par-72 Australian courses to try: National Botanic THE FEDERAL GOLF CLUB, MANUKA Gardens (02) 6281 1888 federalgolf.com.au/cms GOLD CREEK GOLF CLUB, NICHOLLS (02) 6123 0601 goldcreekgc.org 9am – Belconnen YOWANI COUNTRY CLUB, LYNEHAM Starting from , cycle or (02) 6241 3377 walk 7km around , a habitat for Manuka Oval yowani.com.au wildlife such as moorhens, swans and ducks. Families can take the kids to a playground – try John Knight Memorial Park or Diddams Close (13 22 81, environment.act.gov.au). IF YOU LIKE ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS 15 minutes CANBERRA NATIONAL ZOO WALK-IN AVIARY & AQUARIUM 11am – Acton NICHOLLS • AVIARY • ADMISSION: $13 YARRALUMLA • ZOO/AQUARIUM Get lost in the glorious garden paradise WHAT: Near Cockington Green • ADMISSION: $45 of the Australian National Botanic Gardens Gardens in Gold Creek Village, WHAT: With the biggest inland (02 6250 9588, anbg.gov.au). the Canberra Walk-in Aviary offers saltwater tank in Australia and large 1 minute bird-lovers the chance to observe enclosure sizes, the National Zoo & and interact with approximately 500 Aquarium gives its native and exotic free-flying feathered specimens. animals plenty of room to move. 12.30pm – Acton HIGHLIGHT: On entry, you’ll be given HIGHLIGHT: For the ultimate hands-on After a magnificent walk, there’s no better food to tempt the birds to come to experience, take a close encounters place than Pollen (02 6247 7321, pollencafe. you. If you’re lucky, some of them tour, where you can meet a meerkat, com.au) to kick back and unwind at lunch. might even land on you for a perfect cuddle an emu and feed a red panda, Located within the grounds of the Australian photo op. giraffe, lion, tiger, shark and bear. National Botanic Gardens, this café offers (02) 6230 2044 (02) 6287 8400 everything from fish and chips to pumpkin canberrawalkinaviary.com.au nationalzoo.com.au and rosemary fritters. Lunchtime delights range between $14.50 and $24.50. 20 minutes

2.30pm – Belconnen If you’re seeking a relaxing afternoon with views, Magpies Sports Club in Holt (02 6254 2922, belconnenmagpies.com.au) is the best spot to get comfortable and enjoy the stunning Murrumbidgee Valley and Brindabella Range. 10 minutes JAMALA WILDLIFE LODGE HIGHLIGHT: Afraid of sharks? 5pm – Lake Ginninderra YARRALUMLA • ACCOMMODATION You’ll learn to appreciate these After an active day, a drink is in order on • ADMISSION: VARIES beautiful creatures in your the deck of The Lighthouse (02 6253 0390, WHAT: Treat yourself to an room with a terrace that lighthousepub.com.au), set on the shores overnight stay in this luxurious overlooks the shark tank. of Lake Ginninderra. Enjoy a tasty pub meal lodge at the National Zoo & You can even participate in here or stroll to Ha Ha Bar and La De Da Aquarium, where you can feed a private feeding session. (02 6251 6110, hahabar.com.au), where you giraffes, meet cheetahs or even (02) 6287 8444 can eat downstairs and then pop upstairs wake up next to a bear. jamalawildlifelodge.com.au afterwards for a soothing digestif.

visitcanberra.com.au 59 Floriade at Commonwealth 26 JANUARY Park AUSTRALIA DAY FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR Regatta Point, Lake Burley Griffin act.australiaday.org.au FEBRUARY 16-18 FEBRUARY NATIONAL MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL City centre multiculturalfestival.com.au

23-25 FEBRUARY ACTEWAGL ROYAL CANBERRA SHOW Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC) canberrashow.org.au AUTUMN MARCH 2-18 MARCH ENLIGHTEN Parliamentary Triangle enlightencanberra.com.au

9 MARCH l LIGHTS! CANBERRA! ACTION! Senate Rose Garden, S Old Parliament House ocia events.act.gov.au

10-18 MARCH DIARY CANBERRA BALLOON SPECTACULAR There’s always something happening in and around Canberra. Lawns of Old Parliament House Pick the event you want to attend and mark it on your calendar balloonspectacular.com.au 12 MARCH CANBERRA DAY Commonwealth Park SUMMER 31 DECEMBER events.act.gov.au UNTIL 18 FEBRUARY NEW YEAR’S EVE IN THE CITY HYPER REAL City centre 17 MARCH National Gallery of Australia events.act.gov.au ART NOT APART nga.gov.au Various venues in Canberra JANUARY artnotapart.com UNTIL 25 FEBRUARY 4-7 JANUARY SONGLINES: TRACKING SUMMERNATS 17 MARCH THE SEVEN SISTERS Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC) SKYFIRE National Museum of Australia summernats.com.au Regatta Point, Lake Burley Griffin nma.gov.au/songlines hit.com.au/canberra/skyfire 24 JANUARY NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017 KFC BIG BASH LEAGUE: 19-25 MARCH 29 NOVEMBER-9 DECEMBER SYDNEY THUNDER CANBERRA COMEDY THE COMMONS STREET FEAST VS MELBOURNE RENEGADES FESTIVAL Commonwealth Park Manuka Oval Various venues thecommonstreetfeast.com.au bigbash.com.au canberracomedyfestival.com.au

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SPRING SEPTEMBER 15 SEPTEMBER-14 OCTOBER FLORIADE, INCLUDING FLORIADE NIGHTFEST Commonwealth Park floriadeaustralia.com

29 SEPTEMBER-1 OCTOBER 29 MARCH-2 APRIL 25 APRIL THE CANBERRA WINE NATIONAL FOLK FESTIVAL ANZAC DAY HOUSE MURRUMBATEMAN Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC) COMMEMORATION MOVING FEAST folkfestival.org.au Australian War Memorial Murrumbateman awm.gov.au makersofmurrumbateman.org.au 30 MARCH-22 JULY CARTIER: THE EXHIBITION 27 APRIL-6 MAY OCTOBER National Gallery of Australia CANBERRA 13 OCTOBER nga.gov.au INTERNATIONAL OKTOBERFEST PARKLANDS MUSIC FESTIVAL Parliamentary Triangle APRIL Various venues oktoberfestparklands.com.au 6-15 APRIL cimf.org.au CANBERRA DISTRICT 25 OCTOBER-4 NOVEMBER WINE WEEK CANBERRA INTERNATIONAL Various venues WINTER FILM FESTIVAL canberrawines.com.au National Film and Sound Archive JUNE ciff.com.au 11 APRIL 1 JUNE-31 AUGUST MERCEDES-BENZ CANBERRA BLACK THE TRUFFLE FESTIVAL 29 OCTOBER OPAL STAKES AND TAB.COM.AU Various venues CANBERRA NARA CANBERRA CUP RACE DAY trufflefestival.com.au CANDLE FESTIVAL Thoroughbred Park Canberra Nara Peace Park thoroughbredpark.com.au AUGUST events.act.gov.au/nara 24-26 AUGUST 14-15 APRIL CANBERRA WRITERS NOVEMBER AUSTRALIAN RUNNING FESTIVAL FESTIVAL 11 NOVEMBER Various locations Various venues REMEMBRANCE DAY runningfestival.com.au canberrawritersfestival.com.au Australian War Memorial awm.gov.au

Canberra Balloon For a detailed 24 NOVEMBER Spectacular seasonal events SPILT MILK calendar, pick up Commonwealth Park Summer 2017–18 a copy of our spilt-milk.com.au Canberra Events booklet from the DECEMBER Canberra and Region 4 DECEMBER-22 APRIL 2019 Visitors Centre LOVE AND DESIRE: at Regatta Point, PRE-RAPHAELITE Barrine Drive, Parkes MASTERPIECES or call 1300 554 114 FROM THE TATE for more information. National Gallery of Australia nga.gov.au

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GUNDOG ESTATE CORK ST. CELLAR PIALLIGO ESTATE

Sourcing fruit from some of the best vineyards Located in the heart of the CBD, Casino Canberra Pialligo Estate is a sensational food, wine and in the Canberra district, Hilltops region and mixes style, elegance and entertainment in a unique lifestyle destination on the banks of Canberra’s Hunter Valley, the diversity and quality of Gundog and complete package. Experience the thrill of . Tucked in a rural setting, the Estate Estate’s award-winning range is sure to delight. next-generation gaming, dazzle your senses incorporates the Glasshouse and Garden Pavilions, The personalised and relaxed ambience of the with a pop-Chinese experience at Natural Nine an olive grove, vineyard, orchard, academy classes, Cork St. Cellar is complemented by cheese and restaurant, or soak up the ambience of the market garden and award-winning smokehouse. charcuterie plates and carefully sourced fine tea sophisticated Onyx Lounge and Chandelier Bar. and coffee. A kitchen menu is also available from 12pm-2am. OPEN: 10am-10pm Wednesday-Friday; Five red star Winery Rating – James Halliday Casino Canberra is an 18+ venue only. 8am-10pm Saturday; 8am-3pm Sunday; OPEN: 11am-5pm Thursday-Sunday OPEN: 12pm-4am daily 6pm-10pm Tuesday. ADDRESS: 42 Cork Street, ADDRESS: 21 Binara Street, Canberra, ACT 2608 ADDRESS: 18 Kallaroo Road, Pialligo, ACT 2609 Gundaroo, NSW 2620 PHONE: (02) 6257 7074 PHONE: (02) 6247 6060 PHONE: (02) 6236 8276 WEBSITE: casinocanberra.com.au WEBSITE: thepialligoestate.com.au WEBSITE: gundogestate.com.au INSTAGRAM: @gundogestate

OLD BUS DEPOT DAVE’S BREWERY TOURS KING O’MALLEY’S MARKETS

Canberra’s local beer experience takes you behind Located in the heart of the CBD, King O’Malley’s If you’re looking for the perfect Sunday in Canberra, the scenes of the capital’s best breweries. Taste, is a must-visit pub while in Canberra. Open seven visit award-winning Old Bus Depot Markets in touch, smell, hear and learn about every part of days a week until late – with free live music five Kingston. Set in a fabulous historical industrial the beer making process. Immerse yourself in fine nights a week – you are guaranteed a good time. building, you’ll love the colours, tastes, sounds brews, have a conversation with fellow enthusiasts and atmosphere of “Canberra’s Sunday best”. and discover Canberra’s thriving beer scene. From quality handcrafted homewares and jewellery, Both afternoon and full-day tours are available. to gourmet food and fresh produce, this is a must-do Canberra attraction. Admission is free. TOURS: 2pm-6pm Friday; 11am-6pm or 2pm-6pm OPEN: 11am until late daily OPEN: 10am-4pm Sunday on weekends; ADDRESS: 131 City Walk, Canberra, ACT 2601 (10am-4pm on weekends in Other days, plus group and private PHONE: (02) 6257 0111 December before Christmas) tours, by request. WEBSITE: kingomalleys.com.au ADDRESS: 21 Wentworth Avenue, ADDRESS: Tours depart from: Kingston, ACT 2604 BentSpoke Brewing Co. PHONE: (02) 6295 3331 38 Mort Street, Braddon, ACT 2612 WEBSITE: obdm.com.au PHONE: 0481 162 820 WEBSITE: daves.com.au

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PUBLIC TRANSPORT BUS SERVICES For routes and real-time information for ACTION, Canberra’s public bus network, go to transport.act.gov.au. MyWay cards can be purchased from convenience stores and newsagents. The Route 101 Free City Loop is a FAST great way to get around the city centre and into Braddon. ACTION also runs Tourist Loop route 81 (891 on weekends) to Canberra’s national attractions. A one-day adult ticket is $9.20. The privately run Red Explorer Bus (canberradaytours.com.au) is a regular hop-on, hop-off service with commentary that stops at major attractions and the Canberra and Need some pointers on gettingt saround Region Visitors Centre at Regatta Point. Light rail along Northbourne Avenue F will commence in late 2018. Canberra? We’vec got you covered Canberra and Region a Visitors Center TAXIS AND RIDESHARE Old Bus Depot Canberra Elite Taxis (13 10 08); CANBERRA AND REGION Markets Cabxpress (1300 222 977); Silver VISITORS CENTRE Service (13 31 00); 13WATS wheelchair For information relating to your accessible (13 92 87); Uber (uber.com). stay in the national capital, head to the Canberra and Region Visitors Centre at its lakeside location at Regatta Point, next to the National Capital Exhibition. The friendly staff and volunteers are happy to share their local knowledge to ensure you get the most from your visit. and IKEA Canberra. For boutique shopping, Whether it’s a last-minute accommodation head to Kingston, Manuka and Braddon. deal, exhibition tickets or tips about cool new NATIONAL CAPITAL restaurants and cafés, you’ll soon discover FREE WI-FI EXHIBITION why the Visitors Centre won a 2017 Certificate CBRfree wi-fi – Australia’s largest free of Excellence from TripAdvisor. The Centre outdoor public wi-fi network – is being The National Capital Exhibition at Regatta Point tells the story of Canberra as Australia’s capital city. also stocks an impressive selection of rolled out across Canberra. Explore the past, present and future of Canberra regional produce, including Canberra District through displays featuring the people, events, history wine, beer and spirits, as well as olive oil, MARKETS and design of this unique, modern and planned city. honey, chocolate and nuts. It’s also a great • Old Bus Depot Markets, Kingston Entry is free and you can also enjoy a free guided place to pick up local souvenirs and enjoy (10am-4pm every Sunday) tour every day at 11am. Parking is free for one hour.

stunning views across Lake Burley Griffin. • Handmade Markets, EPIC (Select weekends OPEN: 9am-5pm on weekdays; in March, May, July, October and December) 10am-4pm on weekends; RETAIL HOURS AND SHOPPING • Hartley Hall Markets, Hall (First Sunday closed public holidays except Canberra’s major shopping centres are open of each month, except in January) Australia Day and Canberra Day ADDRESS: Regatta Point, Barrine Drive, 9am-5.30pm on weekdays, with late-night • Capital Region Farmers Market, EPIC off Commonwealth Avenue, shopping at malls until 9pm on Fridays. (7.30am-11.30am every Saturday) Commonwealth Park, Parkes, ACT 2600 Saturday trading is 9am-5pm and Sunday • Southside Farmers Market, Canberra PHONE: (02) 6272 2902 trading is 10am-4pm. Major shopping College, Phillip (8am-11.30am every Sunday) WEBSITE: nca.gov.au/discover-and-learn/ centres include Canberra Centre, Westfield national-capital-exhibition Belconnen, Westfield Woden, Hyperdome PAID PARKING Shopping Centre, Canberra Outlet Please note that paid parking applies Centre, Majura Park Shopping Centre at most attractions across the city.

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Venture beyond the capital to discover heritage towns and natural wonders Cooma Cottage Bungendore SOUTHERN TABLELANDS

BRAIDWOOD Wood Works Gallery (02 6238 1682, Beautiful Braidwood, just over one hour east bungendorewoodworks.com.au), of Canberra, is the first complete town to be which exhibits art, sculptures and listed on the NSW State Heritage Register contemporary furniture. and features pubs, cafés, galleries, craft shops and antique stores operating out of sensitively restored buildings. A haven for GOULBURN-MULWAREE artists, it’s also a hub of farming and rural Head one hour north from Canberra to activities, including the popular annual historic Goulburn. Australia’s first inland Braidwood Show (braidwoodshow.com.au) city features wineries, national parks, in March, and the Braidwood Farmers museums, skydiving, rock climbing and Markets (braidwoodfarmersmarket.org.au) race-car driving at Wakefield Park. on the first and third Saturday of each No trip to Goulburn is complete without month. There’s also plenty of natural beauty, a visit to The Big Merino (02 4822 8013, including the fascinating Deua National Park bigmerino.com.au) and a tour of (visitbraidwood.com.au/deuanatpark). Goulburn Brewery (02 4821 6071).

BUNGENDORE HILLTOPS Take a leisurely 35-minute drive east of Located about an hour-and-a-half north- Canberra to the rural town of Bungendore west of Canberra, the Hilltops region and spend the day exploring antique stores (visithilltopsregion.com.au) incorporates and galleries, including the Bungendore the rural towns of Boorowa, Harden and

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ACT NATIONAL PARKS AND RESERVES TIDBINBILLA NATURE NAMADGI NATIONAL PARK RESERVE Covering more than 100,000 hectares, Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve (02 6205 1233, with 160km of marked walking tracks tidbinbilla.act.gov.au), located 40 minutes and more than 400km of trails for cyclists, south-west of the city, is home to native Namadgi National Park (02 6207 2900, animals such as koalas, kangaroos, environment.act.gov.au), 45 minutes possums, wallabies, emus, echidnas, from Canberra City, is a major outdoors frogs and various reptiles. The diverse attraction. Horseriding and fishing is subalpine terrain includes wetlands, permitted in certain areas, but check by grasslands, wet and dry forests and calling the above phone number before woodlands. Visitors can explore it on setting off. Just minutes from the Visitor Burnelee Excursions their own via the many marked trails of Centre is the tiny village of Tharwa, with on Horseback varying lengths or take a ranger-guided its riverside picnic spot at Tharwa Bridge tour, with an overnight and a 2.8km track along the Murrumbidgee option available. River to the 19th-century De Salis Cemetery. GOING BUSH Trek deep into the wilderness Hiking at Tidbinbilla of the Canberra region’s Nature Reserve spectacular national parks

with a guided experience from Blue Skies Adventure Tours (1300 698 207, blueskytours.com.au).

YASS Ideal for a daytrip out of Canberra, Yass is 45 minutes’ drive up the MURRUMBATEMAN outdoor attractions such as bike trails, Barton Highway. The surrounding Deep in the Canberra wine region you’ll golf and nature walks – see if you can Yass Valley (yassvalley.com.au) find picturesque Murrumbateman, just spot a platypus in the ! boasts wineries, galleries, design 35 minutes north of Canberra’s CBD. Great Be sure to visit the spectacular London studios, boutique shops and outdoor for a daytrip to check out the numerous Bridge Arch at Googong Foreshores. activities, including caving and water cellar doors, or an overnight stay in For a change of pace, visit the Queanbeyan sports on Lake Burrinjuck. If you’re a B&B or motel, this former goldmining Historical Museum (02 6299 7449, interested in history, head to Cooma town is a haven for lovers of food and wine. queanbeyanmuseum.org.au), which Cottage (02 6226 1470), the home of It also hosts the annual Canberra Wine houses more than 5000 artefacts. explorer Hamilton Hume in the 1800s. House Murrumbateman Moving Feast (02 6226 2557, makersofmurrumbateman. org.au) over the October long weekend. UPPER LACHLAN Young, and is highlighted by history, For something active in the countryside, The scenic Upper Lachlan region fresh produce and beautiful countryside. try Burnelee Excursions on Horseback (02 4832 1988, visitupperlachlan.com.au), The biggest event on the local calendar (02 6227 5850, burnelee.com.au). approximately one hour north of Canberra, is December’s National Cherry Festival has plenty of fun things to do for outdoors (02 6382 3394, nationalcherryfestival. enthusiasts, including fishing, boating, com.au) in Young. While you’re in the QUEANBEYAN-PALERANG fossicking, birdwatching, bushwalking area, visit Greenethorpe’s stately Iandra Straddling the ACT border, 15 minutes and farm experiences. Check out the Castle and Mount Oriel Homestead east of the CBD, the Queanbeyan- 400-million-year-old Wombeyan Caves (02 6383 9241, iandracastle.com.au), Palerang heritage region (02 6285 6307, (02 4843 5976) and Oolong Sanctuary which dates back to 1911. visitqueanbeyan.com.au) is packed with (02 4845 6267) wildlife refuge.

visitcanberra.com.au 65 SNOWY MOUNTAINS Two-and-a-half hours’ drive from Canberra, the magnificent Snowy Mountains (snowymountains.com.au) is a desirable destination all year round. In spring and summer, the alpine streams are perfect for fishing and the lakes offer boating and sailing. The fresh mountain air makes horseriding and bushwalking a pleasure, and there are dedicated trails for mountain bike riding. During the June-to-October snow season, the region serves up some of Australia’s best winter-sport terrain for skiers and snowboarders. CHARLOTTE PASS Situated 8km beyond Perisher Valley, Charlotte Pass is snowbound during the ski season and is accessible only by oversnow transport. As Australia’s highest resort, it gets some of the most consistent snowfalls so it’s ideal for serious winter-sport enthusiasts who don’t want to miss a day. (02) 6457 1555 charlottepass.com.au transport tunnel. There are ski runs suitable for all abilities, plus JINDABYNE adaptive skiing and snowboarding This town – 30 minutes’ drive to Perisher lessons for people with disabilities. and Thredbo resorts – is popular with perisher.com.au adventurers seeking bushwalking, fishing, mountain biking, horseriding, kayaking, canoeing and whitewater rafting. During SELWYN winter, its population swells with skiers With its Snow Play, Snow Sports School and snowboarders. and Mini Terrain Park, where newbies can snowymountains.com.au/ practise their skills, Selwyn Snow Resort destination/jindabyne is perfect for families and beginners. Additionally, there’s tobogganing and snow tubing, which don’t require much PERISHER skill but are loads of fun. A collection of four ski areas within (02) 6454 9000 Kosciuszko National Park – Perisher selwynsnow.com.au Valley, Smiggin Holes, Guthega and Blue Cow – this is the largest ski resort in the Southern Hemisphere. It’s accessible Lake by road and Skitube, Australia’s longest Jindabyne

KOSCIUSZKO NATIONAL PARK Approximately two-and-a-half hours from Canberra, the Main Range in Kosciuszko National Park is the section of the between Ramshead Range and Dicky Cooper Bogong. The Main Range walk, considered one of Australia’s great day treks, begins its 22km circuit at Charlotte Pass and takes walkers across the , over Carruthers Peak to the Mount Kosciuszko summit – the highest point in the country at 2228m – and through Rawsons Pass and Seamans Hut. It will take a full day but is well worth it. nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/main-range-walking-track

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BEYOND CANBERRA 8 THREDBO DAY ITINERARY Home to Australia’s longest skiing and Jump in the car and explore the snowboarding runs, natural beauty south of the ACT Royalla as well as dedicated 7am hiking and mountain Rise early and drive biking trails for all 90 minutes to the town of Monaro Highway levels and a vibrant Cooma (visitcooma.com.au), village in Kosciuszko the gateway to the NSW National Park, Thredbo Snowy Mountains. is Australia’s premier alpine destination. 1.5 hours The resort is open every day of the year 8.30am and there’s always Once you arrive in Cooma, 7 something to do in both stop for breakfast at Feed winter and summer. 1 Cafe (02 6452 7569, 1300 020 589 feedcooma.com.au) and thredbo.com.au Bredbo enjoy some corn fritters or a brekky sandwich, and a fresh juice or coffee. 6

5 minutes Bunyan 9.30am 4 QUAINT TOWNS Visit the informative Snowy 2 5 Located in the Cooma region is Hydro Discovery Centre Numeralla Road Kiandra (snowymountains.com.au/ (1800 623 776, snowyhydro. 1 2 Snowy Mountains Highway destination/Kiandra), a gold-rush com.au) to learn about one of town that features a 1km heritage the civil-engineering marvels Glen 3 s trail. The town of Tumut (visittumut. of the modern world. Cooma Fergu com.au) offers bushwalking, fishing, Rocky Plain Rd mountain biking, river swimming 45 minutes Kosciuszko Rd in summer and proximity to skiing in winter. Visit the Yarrangobilly Caves 11.30am (02 6454 9597, nationalparks.nsw.gov. If you’re a fishing enthusiast, au/visit-a-park/parks/yarrangobilly- stop by the Eucumbene 3 45 minutes area), an hour from Tumut, which are Trout Farm (02 6456 8866, 440 million years old. eucumbenetroutfarm.com) 5pm at Rocky Plain. Take a tour, Drive through the settlements then catch your own trout 5 6 of Glen Fergus and Bunyan to cook on the barbecue for Yarrangobilly on your way to the quaint rural a tasty lunch. 7 Caves village of Bredbo . Founded in the 1880s, it features the Bredbo Inn 1 hour (02 6454 4109, bredboinn.com.au), 3pm where Banjo Paterson supposedly Head back through Cooma to met the inspiration for his famous Cascade Falls 4 in Numeralla. poem, The Man from Snowy River. This natural wonder features 45 minutes a walking track and spectacular viewing platform over the 6.30pm , which cascades Return to Canberra, passing into a tranquil swimming hole. the settlement of Royalla 8 and On a hot day, it’s perfect for a dip. the ACT’s southern suburbs.

visitcanberra.com.au 67 MONTAGUE ISLAND NATURE RESERVE This island sanctuary, 9km off the coast of Narooma, offers a plethora of amazing wildlife experiences, from swimming, snorkelling or diving with hundreds of fur seals to staying on the island with a colony of little penguins to keep you company. nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/montague-island-nature-reserve Mogo Zoo is home to Australia's largest collection of primates SOUTH COAST

The NSW South Coast is a gorgeous part of BODALLA Australia, two hours’ drive east of Canberra. Head 25 minutes north from Narooma to With pristine beaches, wildlife, nature discover this 150-year-old working village reserves and amazing seafood, there are with award-winning café and retro milk many seaside getaway options. bar Bodalla Dairy Shed (02 4473 5555, bodalladairyshed.com.au). While there, BATEMANS BAY pop into the Bodalla Cheese Factory At the entrance to the Clyde River, at the (02 4473 5234, bodalladairy.com.au) base of the Clyde Mountain, is Canberra’s to sample their fine dairy products. closest seaside town, Batemans Bay. eurobodalla.com.au/our-region/ Spend your days enjoying the beautiful towns/bodalla beaches, scenic lookouts and doing a spot of fishing, and your nights savouring the local cuisine, including the famous Clyde oysters. Derived from the Aboriginal word eurobodalla.com.au/our-region/ Mherroyah, meaning “home of the black towns/batemans-bay swan”, Moruya is still an abode for birds, which can be spotted in the lakes and rivers of this relaxed town. Also, every September, MOGO Hyams Beach at Jervis music fans flock to the famous Granite Best known for the Mogo Zoo Bay officially has the Town festival (granitetown.com.au). world’s whitest sand (1300 169 949, mogozoo.com.au), eurobodalla.com.au/our-region/ according to Guinness this former gold-rush town is just towns/moruya World Records 10km south of Batemans Bay. The zoo has the largest collection NAROOMA of primates in Australia as well as endangered and exotic species. Located at the edge of the Wagonga Inlet, If you fancy feeding a lion, tiger Narooma is a top spot for whale watching and meerkat, or patting a red from September to November. The 6km panda, don’t miss an Up Close Narooma to Dalmeny Cycleway delivers and Personal encounter. stunning views of the region’s crystal-clear mogovillage.com.au waterways and natural surroundings. narooma.org.au Beyond Canberra

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