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Top 10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
You can fit a lot into a visit to Australia’s capital city. Surrounded by nature parks, Canberra is best known for a vast collection of history and culture that provides a snapshot of the nation. Discover precincts housing, thriving local arts and foodie scenes, family friendly attractions, outdoor experiences and the acclaimed cool-climate wineries that dot the surrounding area.
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1. Australian War Memorial
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10,093 reviews
The Australian War Memorial combines a shrine, a world-class museum, and an extensive archive. The Memorial's purpose is to commemorate the sacrifice of those Australians who have died in war. Its mission is to assist Australians to remember, interpret and understand the Australian experience of war and its enduring impact on Australian society. The Memorial offers a range of guided tours, including a 1 hour highlights audio tour.
Reviewed By katherinerQ2707XT - Bodalla, Australia
at present to visit you have to book times and locations , you wish to visit, 1 hour spent at Anzac Hall where there are 3 small video presentations which are highly informative as well as the displays , the galleries and commemorative area you are able to view for two hour periods and also access to gift shop , and you can also book for the last post ceremony which is always poignant , there is no cost to visit or for booking and you can still make donations electronically at the entrance to gallery area . cafe inside Anzac hall is closed at present , poppies which is located outside near underground car park is still operating
2. Geoscience Australia
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5.0 based on 31 reviews
The Visitor Centre is now open to the public from the Visitors Car Park entry. Please ring reception on 6249 9111 upon arrival, and they will open the front entry doors. Visitors will then need to complete the Check-in CBR App. The Visitor Centre is designed for self-guided tours, and is usually open to the public from Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, excluding public holidays. Explore Australia’s National Mineral and Fossil Collection and enjoy the Geoscientific displays throughout. Study the building's ecologically sustainable design features and learn about the unique geothermal heating system. Located outside the front of the building (and available every day of the year) is the Geological Time-Walk (1.1km). Take a walk from the beginnings of the Earth to the present day. FREE admission and parking available onsite.
Reviewed By 775traveller
A variety of gemstones, crystals and rocks to look at as well as displays on eathquakes and geology. The cafe is excellent too.
3. Capital Wines
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5.0 based on 33 reviews
Capital Wines is a boutique Canberra District winery owned by the Mason and Andrews families. Our cellar door is open in the quaint village of Hall - just 10 minutes from the centre of Belconnen. Visit Capital Wines Cellar Door to taste our wines, share a cheese plate or experience epicurean tastings of matched wine and food. Our friendly staff are pleased to conduct wine tastings and welcome you to experience some of our award wining wines. We are open from Thursday-Monday 11:00-4pm.
Reviewed By Alphaandbeta - Yeppoon, Australia
We called into Capital wines for a tasting of absolutely sensational wines. We stayed on to have delicious soup and were so impressed we booked for the following weekend - Epicurean lunch. Do yourself a favour and enjoy your local wines and food at Capital wines!!
4. National Gallery of Australia
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4.5 based on 3,314 reviews
The NGA is home to Australia's national collection of visual arts. The national collection includes 170,000 iconic and highly celebrated works of art spanning four main areas: Australian art, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, Asian art, and European and American art.
Reviewed By H5458EUbrianm - Oxford, United Kingdom
This is a very good museum with a splendid collection of aboriginal arts. There is also a good selection of international artists such as Jackson Pollock, Bridget Riley (three pictures) , Andy Warhol, Roy Liechtenstein and Gorges Seurat amongst others. One of the two Pollocks is reputed to his masterpiece. However, the museum suffers from not having at least some pictures by great modern artists such as Francis Bacon, and Pablo Picasso Nonetheless, it doe have a great collection of ceramics.as well as Aboriginal pictures. There is a cafeteria and a shop.
5. High Court of Australia
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4.5 based on 338 reviews
Reviewed By cantrav7 - Canberra, Australia
It is certainly a very interesting building. The staff in the Court are incredibly helpful in explaining the building and what happens there.
6. National Capital Exhibition
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4.5 based on 64 reviews
The National Capital Exhibition is an essential stop on any tour of the National Capital. This FREE exhibition, explores the past, present and potential futures of the capital through displays featuring the people, events, history and design of this unique, modern, planned city. Discover the people behind the design – Walter Burley Griffin and his wife Marion.
Reviewed By Canberrascooter - Canberra, Australia
I attended as a helper when my children went with the school. The displays and historical content were very interesting and much better than I expected. It is well worth the visit to see how Canberra was conceptualised, with the different options for design and city layout. Historical documents explore discussions about location and rational for the national capital. There are a number of artefacts and a contemporary model of central Canberra. Located next to the lake and s restaurant/ cafe is attached.
7. National Museum of Australia
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4.5 based on 2,008 reviews
Discover where Australia’s stories come alive at the National Museum of Australia. Located on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin, the Museum’s stunning architecture offers visitors an extraordinary place to explore the rich and diverse stories of Australia and its people.
Reviewed By PantaOz - Wuxi, China
Great place to learn about the history of this great country, and especially the Australian Aboriginal culture and people. We had fun... family of two adults and two kids can stay there all day, especially at the kids' interactive part where most of the Canberra schools take their youngsters. Exhibitions: great., service: great... shopping: great... atmosphere: great... price: great - it is free entry! If you need a taxi later, the desk will kindly ring for you. Smiles everywhere!
8. Australian Parliament House
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4.5 based on 3,803 reviews
The home of Australia's Parliament and the meeting place of a nation, Australian Parliament House offers visitors to Canberra a unique experience. Visit Parliament House and experience Australia's robust democracy in action. You can watch Question Time, see bills being debated, and sit in on committee inquiries as current issues are explored in detail. You'll also find some of Australia's finest historical treasures and contemporary art on display throughout the building, and in our permanent and temporary exhibitions. You’re welcome at the meeting place of our nation. Parliament House is open every day except Christmas Day. Non-sitting days 9am-5pm Sitting days Mon-Tue 9am-6pm, Wed-Thu 8.30am-6pm
Reviewed By mancinellifamily - Wood Wood, Australia
A great clean city with lots of free activities, Parliament House was a definite must see and the rest of Canberra is just beautiful in Autumn leaves, fantastic gardens, perfect weather
9. Questacon
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4.5 based on 3,060 reviews
With over 200 educational and interactive exhibits, Questacon seeks to make science fun for all.
Reviewed By TeaGeeCee - Seven Hills, Australia
The mini Q gallery is fantastic with active and pretend play that is key for supporting development in 0-6 year olds and it was so engaging and the staff were fantastic. We all had a blast there’s something for everybody!
10. Mount Majura Vineyard
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4.5 based on 73 reviews
Mount Majura Vineyard is a 9.3ha single vineyard winery and cellar door. Known for Tempranillo along with Canberra’s best varietals Shiraz and Riesling while also having a range of lesser known varietals such as Mondeuse and Graciano. Seated wine tastings are offered seven days and can be booked through our website. Small cheese and charcuterie plates accompany the tasting, we do not have a cafe or restaurant. Take a self guided tour through the vineyard or book your stay through The Naked Cubby. The vineyard is about 2 km from the northern end of the Majura Road, or about 9 km north from Canberra Airport. Open 7 days 10am-5pm.
Reviewed By trudier2014 - Wollongong, Australia
A friend recommended this winery as they have a Pinot Gris. It is a very pleasant place with outside or inside tables set up for tasting their 15 wines. It is $15 to taste which includes a generous tasting plate, cheeses, crackers and meat. The lady was very friendly and took the time to explain each wine in detail and also answer questions even though she was looking after 4 couples at once. Area is set up for social distancing and all tasting are seated. Several of the wines were excellent. Especially the Pinot Gris, hubby enjoyed the TPG and a few of the reds. Several toilets and very clean. Wheel chair friendly.
