NGA and NMA exhibitions commemorate 50-year anniversary of 1967 referendum
The National Gallery of Australia (NGA) and the National Museum of Australia (NMA) launched exhibitions last week to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the 1967 referendum, Defying Empire: 3rd National Indigenous Art Triennial and A…
The Handmade Market Canberra
The popular Handmade Market returns to Exhibition Park in Canberra for its winter celebration.
Virgin Australia and VisitCanberra partner for a winter weekend campaign
During the month of May, Virgin offered sale fares on Canberra flights and holidays, departing from Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Sydney. VisitCanberra entered into a campaign partnership to promote the sale, deriving from a shared…
ATE 2017 wrap up
VisitCanberra was joined by 12 tourism industry partners in Sydney from 15–19 May to take part in the Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE), the biggest annual travel tradeshow held in the Southern Hemisphere. This was the…
Tourism Awards nominations closing soon
Nominations for the 2017 Canberra Region Tourism Awards close on Wednesday 31 May. The annual awards recognise the tourism products, services, individuals, events and businesses that have successfully contributed to the tourism industry in Canberra…
Advertising opportunities at CRVC
A variety of advertising opportunities are available at the Canberra and Region Visitors Centre (CRVC) including digital displays, showcase displays, display cabinets, pop-up events and tailor-made advertising packages.
Celebrating National Reconciliation Week
National Reconciliation Week runs annually from 27 May – 3 June and is a time for all Australians to reflect on our shared histories, and on the contributions and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait…
Tigerair Australia announces new Brisbane-Canberra route
Tigerair Australia has announced that it will operate three weekly return services (Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday) between Brisbane and Canberra, providing the only low cost air travel option on this route.
National Zoo and Aquarium unveils new open-range expansion
The National Zoo and Aquarium has officially unveiled a new open-range expansion, which is home to a host of animals including white rhinos, maned wolves, zebras, cheetahs, giraffes, elks and much more.
Truffle Festival – Canberra Region
Now in its ninth consecutive year, the Truffle Festival – Canberra Region is the ultimate foodie festival and a fabulous celebration of winter in the region. Each year from June to August more than 250…