National Zoo and Aquarium Nature & Outdoor Attractions

Ten pin bowling alley with 20 lanes, bumper bowling and glow in the dark available. Day and night and junior leagues. Cafe and bar, nursery, pro shop and ball driller... read more

Indulge yourself and escape from the everyday in the national collection of Australian plants. See the rare and the beautiful. Hear the native birdsong... read more

The Australian National Botanic Gardens, nestled at the foot of Black Mountain, are devoted entirely to plants native to Australia. In fact, the Gardens have the finest... read more

Enjoy views of Parliament House, Lake Burley Griffin and the Australian Institute of Sport. From this lookout, you can see the Brindabellas, the city centre and Mount... read more

For a spectacular 360 degree view of Canberra and surrounds visit Black Mountain Tower (formerly known as Telstra Tower). The Tower rises 195 metres above the summit... read more

Walk to the summit along a sealed trail, stop for a time at the two lookouts with wonderful views over Canberra and the Brindabellas. read more