Great Itineraries

Great Itineraries

Most of Canberra's galleries, museums, and public buildings can be seen in a couple of days -- but the capital's parks and gardens, as well as Namadgi National Park, the Deep Space complex, and Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, to the south, can easily delay you for another day or so. Several lesser-known attractions, such as Lanyon Homestead, also warrant a visit.

If You Have 2 Days

Two busy days will cover most of the main city attractions. You could start Day 1 with the spectacular view from the Telstra Tower, and then visit the National Capital Exhibition for a good look into Canberra's planning and history. Your next stop should be the Parliamentary Triangle, where you might spend the remainder of the day visiting the National Gallery of Australia,Questacon,Old Parliament House, and Parliament House. Fill in the city-center gaps on the second day with the National Museum of Australia, Australian National Botanic Gardens,Australian War Memorial, and the National Film and Sound Archive.

If You Have 5 Days

After seeing all of the above, try spending your next day taking a drive through the pleasant suburb of Yarralumla and to the Yarralumla Diplomatic Missions en route to the National Zoo and Aquarium. You should also be able to fit in a visit to Lanyon Homestead, the Canberra Deep Space Communications Complex, or the Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, to the city's south. The next day, if you're feeling energetic, you could take a bike ride around Lake Burley Griffin, or a day hike in Namadgi National Park. On your final day, take a trip a few miles north of the city to the Gold Creek Village complex and indulge in some souvenir hunting. Also in this area are Cockington Green, the National Dinosaur Museum, and the Australian Reptile Centre.