Canberra spotlight

Centenary of Canberra

Canberra will celebrate its first 100 years in 2013. Discover a 12 month program of celebration with sport, science, arts, community, architecture, environment, diverse cultures and big ideas. Celebrate the history and heritage of one of the most successful planned cities in the world.
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Floriade Australian Tourism Award Winner

Floriade wins

Floriade 2010 with the theme of 'Imagination: Where will yours take you' has won the best Major Festivals and Events at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards. Thanks to everyone who organises, sponsors and supplies the event and to everyone who visits Canberra and continues to enjoy Australia’s celebration of spring.

Home of sporting champions

Take a tour of the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) with an elite athlete as your guide. See where Australia’s sporting champions live and train. Challenge yourself in Sportex, the interactive sports experience with rock climbing, virtual rowing, football penalty shoot-outs, skateboarding, winter sports and more. Discover the champion within at Australia’s sporting powerhouse.

CSIRO Discovery

CSIRO Discovery is a public science centre featuring Australian research and technology from Australia's largest research organisation. Discover science in an entertaining way and learn about the fascinating world of research and innovation. Featuring two floors of glass-fronted working laboratory, you gain a rare insight into scientific research in progress.

Papua New Guinea High Commission Canberra

Diplomatic missions

Travel world architecture in a day through foreign missions in your nation’s capital. Many are designed on traditional architecture featuring pagodas, tiling, glass and wood, a self drive through the diplomatic precincts of Yarralumla, Red Hill, Forrest and O’Malley is a great way to explore over 90 embassies in Canberra.

Visitors Centre

Make your first stop 330 Northbourne Avenue when you drive into Canberra. Meet a helpful, friendly local for maps, brochures, souvenirs, and guidance on accommodation, attractions, tours, tickets and things to see and do while in your nation’s capital. Call in or call us on 1300 554 114.

Lest we forget

Experience the Australian War Memorial. This shrine, world-class museum, and extensive archive was created to assist Australians to remember, interpret and understand the Australian experience of war and its enduring impact on Australian society. Visit one of the world’s great museums.

The 26-metre wide dish of Deep Space Station 46 points skyward while the 70-metre dish of Deep Space Station 43 points in a sunward direction. (credit: CDSCC)

Deep Space Calling

Discover the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex near Tidbinbilla and peer into our great universe. The array of antennas send commands to NASA's Mars Exploration Rovers, the Spitzer Space Telescope, the Saturn explorer Cassini and the two Voyager spacecraft, which are near the edge of the solar system. Make space in your day to visit...

Come and play

Designed by world champions so you experience outstanding fun and healthy challenges, Stromlo Forest Park is a venue sought after and enjoyed by recreational and professional athletes from all over the world. Only minutes from the city with exceptional views. Spring into a playground like no other.

See kangaroos in the wild at Tidbinbilla

Discover our natural capital

Come and discover the natural wonders of the Sanctuary at Tidbinbilla. Join in activities for all the family with places to explore, and wildlife displays, and close encounters with native fauna and flora in a native bush setting. No bookings required. For details visit the Tidbinbilla website.

Canberra Gift Voucher from Canberra and Region Visitors Centre

Gift vouchers for summer

Fall for Canberra this autumn with a gift voucher from the Canberra and Region Visitors Centre. Vouchers are a great gift for accommodation at over 70 properties, admission to exhibitions and attractions and a range of souvenirs and gifts from our store. Call 1300 554 114 to order now.

What's on in Canberra

24-25 Mar

Ride the kow at the Mont 24-hour mountain bike race

Mont 24 Hour Mountain Bike Race
Ride the kow in Australia's most popular 24-hour bike race over new and expanded mountain bike trails. Head to East ...

20 Mar
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20 May

National Photographic Portrait Prize 2012
See the best photographic portraits by the best. The annual National Photographic Portrait Prize intends to promote the ...

24 Feb
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1 Apr

John Olsen, Nothing is as beautiful as spring, 2005 oil on canvas 122 x 152 cm Private collection Melbourne

Spirit in the Land
Spirit in the Land is an exhibition that explores the connection amongst eleven Australian artists, historical and ...

3 Dec
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1 Dec

Glass Art Education
On the first weekend of every month, Canberra Glassworks hold exclusive, intimate classes for those wanting to learn ...

1 Dec
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1 Sep

Nurses: From Zululand to Afghanistan
Visit the Australian War Memorial's "Nurses: From Zululand to Afghanistan" exhibition. Discover the story of nursing ...

1 Jul
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30 Jun

Penny Byrne: Political Porcelain exhibition
The Museum of Australian Democracy is hosting Political Porcelain, featuring a selection of artworks by contemporary ...

29 Feb
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20 Aug