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Canberra Visitor Guide London Circuit FlynnFlynn DriveDr. Forster Cr. e l Parkes Way Parkes c e r l i c r V i C e C r e n l t Commonwealth Avenue a Northbourne Avenue o t a i n t p S a C i C r cle Langton Crescent MUST-DO EXPERIENCES • INSIDER SECRETS & HIDDEN GEMS • ITINERARIES & MAPS WHAT’S Discover why Canberra is number three in Lonely Planet ’s topI 10 cities ton visit ins 2018. i You’ll find one good thing after another in the national capital de PRECINCTS Mocan and GREAT WINE 4 Green Grout 26 Explore the best destinations this evolving, With local conditions that are ideal for cosmopolitan city has to offer. A diverse producing outstanding cool-climate wines, range of trendy neighbourhoods present the greater Canberra region boasts more a variety of fantastic dining, shopping, than 30 vineyards within a short driving entertainment and cultural experiences. distance from the city centre. GREAT FOOD 16 From award-winning restaurants and cafés to street eats, pub grub and innovative cuisine options, Canberra Mint Garden Bar is a haven for foodies seeking indulgent, Yarrh Wines flavoursome dining experiences. 2 1300 554 114 Share your shots of Canberra #VisitCanberra SUMMER Red Hill Lookout BEER & SPIRITS 32 @gemnolen THE ABORIGINAL MEMORIAL Like Canberra’s booming wine industry, National Arboretum Canberra the local craft beer and spirits scene has emerged as one of Australia’s most AUTUMN dynamic. The many esteemed breweries and distilleries around town will satisfy all tastes. Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve BY AMY HEYCOCK ILLUSTRATION OF AUSTRALIA. COVER GALLERY , 1987–88, BY RAMINGINING ARTISTS, NATIONAL OUTDOORS & NATURE 55 Canberra really turns it on when it comes @pyromup Lake Burley Griffin to the great outdoors. There’s bushwalking and mountain bike riding, spectacular native flora and fauna, and breathtaking WINTER The Aboriginal Memorial views from a hot-air balloon or lookout. at the National Gallery of Australia EVENT PICKS 60 ARTS & CULTURE 34 Time your visit to Canberra with an exciting event, including Enlighten in autumn, @salt_0f_the_earth Canberra is home to a vast array of The Truffle Festival in winter, Floriade in Corin Forest treasured national attractions. Galleries, spring and one of the National Gallery of museums, libraries and memorials will Australia’s exhibitions throughout the year. captivate curious visitors and history buffs SPRING for days with educational experiences. VISITOR INFO 63 Ensure your visit to the national capital is enjoyable and hassle-free with this go-to guide of tips and information for getting around the city and surrounding regions. @isabelnbunny Floriade BEYOND CANBERRA 64 Cockington Go for a drive to explore some of the © VisitCanberra Green Gardens stunning destinations within reach of Canberra Visitor Guide 2018 is published by Medium Rare Content Agency (02 8114 8907, mediumrarecontent.com) for VisitCanberra, part of the Canberra, from snow-capped mountains ACT Government. VisitCanberra uses PEFC-certified stock, which is from and beautiful beaches to ancient caves. sustainably managed forests and controlled sources and is recognised in Australia LEARN & PLAY 44 through the Australian Forestry Standard PEFC/21-31-51. ISSN 1832-0589. GPO Box 158, Canberra City, ACT 2601. T: (02) 6205 0666, Children of all ages will love Canberra’s E: [email protected]. Tourist information: 1300 554 114. unique range of fun and educational kids’ CITY MAP 74 Printed November 2017. attractions. The city’s parks, zoos, museums Make getting around Canberra a breeze and indoor activity centres will ensure with this user-friendly map of the CBD a memorable visit for the whole family. and surrounding suburbs. CANBERRA AND REGION VISITORS CENTRE LOCAL MERCHANDISE • TOURS AND TICKETS • ACCOMMODATION DEALS Regatta Point, Barrine Drive, Parkes, ACT 2600 • 1300 554 114 or +61 2 6205 0044 (outside Australia) • Open 9am-5pm on weekdays • Open 9am-4pm on weekends and public holidays • Closed Christmas Day Scene STEALERS 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 BRADDON 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 action. 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. 4 1300 554 114 Precincts 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. 1 minute Mort Street 9 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 for ladies’ clothing, shoes and accessories. 20 11 1 minute Eighty/Twenty Food 12 11am Shopping destination Ori features 1 fashion, homewares, jewellery, furniture, Mort Street FOODIE CENTRAL a florist and barber. Browse for timber, 18 19 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.
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