Discover more than you expect in Canberra – 4 days
Day 1 - Thursday 3 June
Arrive in Canberra. Your VisitCanberra host will meet you at the airport.
Be your own captain on board a sustainable electric picnic boat on Lake Burley Griffin, with GoBoat Canberra.
Enjoy a unique adventure, exploring Canberra's famous lake and all its waterside attractions from the comfort of your own GoBoat.
See the beauty and versatility of glass in a new light at the Canberra Glassworks.
Housed in the historic Kingston Power House, Canberra Glassworks is a dynamic, professional artists’ centre, dedicated to contemporary glass art, craft & design, the only one of its kind in Australia.
Enjoy a tour of the Australian War Memorial and stay for the Last Post Ceremony.
The Australian War Memorial brings together a world-class museum, shrine and research centre, it tells the stories of men and women who have served, and continue to serve our nation in conflict, peacekeeping and humanitarian operations.
For picture-perfect views of Canberra, you can’t go past a visit to Mount Ainslie. Take in Lake Burley Griffin and many of Canberra's national attractions, framed by picturesque mountain ranges.
Day 2 - Friday 4 June
Enjoy a sunrise hot air balloon flight with Balloon Aloft.
There’s no better way to fully appreciate Canberra’s charm than from the air. Equal parts exhilarating and relaxing, a hot air balloon ride is one of the best ways to see this remarkable planned city and its changing carpet of seasonal colours.
Back on ground enjoy breakfast and a coffee cupping session at Highroad.
Since opening in 2008, award-winning Ona Coffee has expanded from one cafe to three. You’ll find Highroad, one of its most interesting spots, in the laidback neighbourhood of Dickson, in the inner north. Take a seat in the light, airy space — preferably near the floor-to-ceiling windows — and choose your specialty brew.
Site inspection of Jamala Wildlife Lodge at the National Zoo and Aquarium.
Take a tour of the ultimate overnight safari right here in Canberra at Jamala Wildlife Lodge, luxury accommodation with a difference at the National Zoo and Aquarium. Australia's first all-inclusive wildlife lodge experience of its kind, you’ll get up close and personal with some of the zoo's remarkable residents. Bathe beside a bear, eat with a lion, or feed a giraffe from your own balcony.
View the Botticelli to Van Gogh exhibition at the National Gallery of Australia.
Botticelli to Van Gogh: Masterpieces from the National Gallery, London draws exclusively from one of the greatest collections of European paintings in the world. This unprecedented exhibition features 55 of the world’s most famous and admired artists from the fifteenth to the turn of the twentieth century, including Botticelli, Titian, Rembrandt, Vermeer, El Greco, Velazquez, Goya, Turner, Constable, Van Dyck, Gainsborough, Renoir, Cézanne, Gauguin and Van Gogh.
Day 3 - Saturday 5 June
Rug up for a wintery experience at The Truffle Farm for a truffle hunt and lunch.
Follow the farm’s team of highly trained (and super friendly) truffle dogs as they sniff out prized black truffles. Once the perfect truffle is found, head back into the warmth of the truffle shed to discover the secrets to using this highly prized delicacy. After the hunt, the chef will prepare an exciting array of decadent dishes with matching local wines for you to try.
Venture into the delightful and fascinating display of meticulously crafted miniature buildings at Cockington Green Gardens.
Located in Gold Creek Village, Cockington Green Gardens features houses and monuments from more than 30 different countries, from Scotland’s Braemer Castle to Peru’s Machu Picchu. Visitors will surely be captivated by this enchanting world of tiny people and tiny structures.
Wine tasting at Brindabella Hills vineyard.
Canberra's best kept secret - Brindabella Hills vineyard and winery are situated 25 kilometres north of Canberra on a ridge above the Murrumbidgee, with the beautiful mountain ranges to the west.
Day 4 - Sunday 6 June
Discover the Australian story at the National Museum of Australia.
Australia's stories come alive at the National Museum of Australia, on the shores of Canberra’s Lake Burley Griffin. The Museum's stunning architecture provides an extraordinary place to explore the rich and diverse stories of Australia and its people.
Famil concludes.
FLIGHTS
Suggested flights into Canberra - Thursday 3 June
Adelaide to Canberra
VA204/VA259 06:10 - 09:45 VIA MEL
Brisbane to Canberra
QF1771 06:00- 07:50 DIRECT
Melbourne to Canberra
VA259 08:45 - 9:50am DIRECT
Sydney to Canberra
QF1429 09:05 - 10:00 DIRECT
Perth to Canberra
Arrive Wednesday 2 June. Accommodation for Wednesday 2 June will be covered by VisitCanberra
Suggested flight from Canberra - Sunday 6 June
Canberra to Sydney
QF1434 11:55 - 12:50
Draft itinerary is subject to change.
All activities will be confirmed prior to your departure.
If you have any questions about this famil itinerary, please contact nicole.casey@act.gov.au