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Winter in Canberra: where to warm up
Cosy cafes, snug pubs, museums and galleries for the cooler season.
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Standout spots in Canberra right now
A rotating pick of our highest-scoring, hand-checked spots — fresh every day.
Moowingsteak
Moowingsteak is a steakhouse in Braddon, Canberra, with a strong reputation among diners.
Sitthara Therapeutic Massage and Day Spa - Kingston
Sitthara Therapeutic Massage and Day Spa in Kingston offers massage and spa treatments in Canberra.
TRADIES CAFE AND BAR
Highly-rated cafe and bar in Fyshwick serving coffee and casual meals to locals and workers.
Questacon - National Science and Technology Centre
Hands-on science and technology museum for children in central Canberra, featuring interactive exhibits and live puppet shows.
Wilma
Wilma is a restaurant and pub located in Civic, Canberra, on Genge Street.
Mount Ainslie Lookout
Elevated viewing platform in Civic with 360-degree vistas across Canberra and the surrounding region, featuring informational plaques about landmarks.
Trending suburbs
Where Canberra is eating, drinking and hanging out.
Events in Canberra
Gigs, sport, theatre and things to do over the coming weeks.
EventTue, 18 Aug, 10:00am
Claus Hessler – Drum Clinic
5/1 Sawmill Cct
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EventTue, 18 Aug, 5:00pm
Building Enterprise AI on Azure: Security, Governance
Emanate Technology
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EventWed, 19 Aug, 10:00am
Artificial Intelligence and Value Alignment
ANU Research School of Social Sciences (RSSS)
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🏓Mid-Week Pickleball #15
Canberra Racquet Club
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The latest spots added to our Canberra guide.
Hotel Queanbeyan
Straightforward rooms with flat-screen TVS, plus a casual restaurant, 4 bars and a liquor store.
Queanbeyan Riverside Caravan Park - QRCP
Where to Stay in Tuggeranong, Canberra.
Tuggeranong Short Stay Apartments
Where to Stay in Tuggeranong, Canberra.
Punthill Apartment Hotels | Tuggeranong
Where to Stay in Tuggeranong, Canberra.
Abode Tuggeranong
Contemporary apartment hotel featuring streamlined units with kitchens, plus parking & bike rentals.
Sweet Home by the Golf Course
Where to Stay in Gungahlin, Canberra.
Eaglehawk Park Canberra
Where to Stay in Gungahlin, Canberra.
Gold Creek Tourist Resort
Relaxed motel offering simple rooms and an outdoor pool, plus a bar and a cosy restaurant.
Best-of lists
Our definitive, regularly-updated rankings.
Read up before you go
roundupCanberra Nightlife: The Best Bars & Live Music
From hidden cocktail rooms and Civic wine bars to Braddon drinks, lake views and live music, Canberra nightlife is best planned by mood and precinct.
Read guide →roundupFree Things to Do in Canberra
Plan a low-cost Canberra day with free gardens, lakefront parks, bushland, a mountain lookout and the Australian War Memorial.
Read guide →roundupCanberra With Kids: Family-Friendly Things to Do
From wildlife and miniature villages to lakeside parks, bushwalks and puzzle rooms, these are Canberra’s best family-friendly outings.
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