Australian Capital Territory

Australian Capital Territory

National icons, lake views & nature

Discover Canberra’s national landmarks, world-class galleries, lakeside experiences and surrounding bushland. Perfect for culture seekers, family weekends, food lovers and easy escapes into nature.

200+ATTRACTIONS
200+CAFES & DINING EXPERIENCES
30+TOURS & ACTIVITIES
80+ACCOMMODATION

How do you want to feel in the ACT?

Pick a mood and discover national icons, lake views, cool-climate flavours and green spaces around Canberra.

Indulgent
FoodWine

Indulgent

Cool-climate wines, polished dining and relaxed lakeside experiences in and around the capital.

Calm & peaceful
CalmNature

Calm & peaceful

Living forests, gardens and quiet green spaces only minutes from the centre of Canberra.

Inspiring views
ScenicPhotography

Inspiring views

Look across Canberra’s lake, national landmarks and mountain backdrop from some of the capital’s best viewpoints.

Adventurous
AdventureOutdoor

Adventurous

Cycle the lake, paddle the water and head into Canberra’s bush trails for an active day outside.

Restorative
WellnessRelaxation

Restorative

Botanical surrounds, spa escapes and peaceful pockets of nature made for switching off.

National Icons, Lake Views & Canberra Classics

Parliament House, world-class museums, lakeside escapes and panoramic lookouts — the capital at its best.

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Australian Parliament House
ACT • Attraction

Australian Parliament House

Canberra
Accessibility information available
National icon
Architecture
Australian War Memorial
ACT • Attraction

Australian War Memorial

Campbell, Canberra
Accessibility information available
Australian history
National memorial
National Museum of Australia
ACT • Attraction

National Museum of Australia

Acton, Canberra
Australian stories
Lakefront museum
National Gallery of Australia
ACT • Attraction

National Gallery of Australia

Parkes, Canberra
Accessibility information available
World-class art
National collection
Lake Burley Griffin
ACT • Attraction

Lake Burley Griffin

Acton, Canberra
Accessibility information available
Lake activities
Picnic & cycling
Mount Ainslie Lookout
ACT • Attraction

Mount Ainslie Lookout

Ainslie, Canberra
Accessibility information available
Panoramic views
Sunrise & sunset
National Arboretum Canberra
ACT • Attraction

National Arboretum Canberra

Molonglo Valley, Canberra
Accessibility information available
Living forests
Scenic trails
Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre
ACT • Attraction

Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre

Parkes, Canberra
From
AU $20
per person
Accessibility information available
Hands-on science
Family favourite

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