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Explore other great holiday locations in Australian Capital Territory.

• Australian Institute of Sport

See the world of an elite Australian athlete at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), a world class sporting facility where athletes... read more

• Australian War Memorial

The Australian War Memorial commemorates the sacrifice of Australian men and women who have served in war. Through its exhibitions the... read more

• Calthorpe's House

Join a walk through Calthorpes' House, a window into an almost forgotten world. Built in 1927, this genuine survivor is a treasure house... read more

• High Court Of Australia

See Australia's highest court of appeal in a striking building by Lake Burley Griffin that features a seven storey high public hall and... read more

• Lanyon Homestead

The Lanyon historic precinct is set in a landscape of great natural beauty. Stroll in the rambling gardens, visit the restored 1850's homestead... read more

• National Archives of Australia

Discover a treasure trove of fascinating records about Australia or your family's history at the National Archives of Australia... read more

• National Film and Sound Archive

Experience 100 years of Australian film, television, radio and recorded sound at the National Film and Sound Archive. Film clips, sound... read more

• National Gallery of Australia

The National Gallery of Australia is the country's premier art institution – home to more than 100,000 works of art and world-class... read more

• National Library of Australia

See the beautiful, the rare and the unexpected from the National Library of Australia's vast collections on show in the Visitor Centre... read more

• National Museum of Australia

Australian and international visitors have an opportunity to explore what it means to be Australian at the National Museum of Australia... read more

• National Zoo and Aquarium

The National Zoo & Aquarium (NZA) provides the only zooquarium experience in Australia. The impressive animals at the NZA come from all... read more

• Old Parliament House

Old Parliament House made headlines for more than sixty years as home to Australia's Federal Parliament from 1927 to 1988. Today, this much-loved... read more

• Parliament House

See Australian politics in action at Parliament House – home of Federal Parliament – in one of the world's most acclaimed buildings. Situated... read more

• Questacon

Be fascinated by the hands-on, interactive exhibits at Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre. Questacon should definitely... read more

• Royal Australian Mint

At the Royal Australian Mint you can mint your own
coin and watch money being made from a viewing gallery. The Royal Australian Mint... read more

• Telstra Tower

Most people visit Telstra Tower for the view from the public gallery - it's spectacular, day or night. The tower rises 195 metres above... read more

• Tidbinbilla

Visit Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve and encounter Australia's unique wildlife. Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve is a very special place, nestled... read more

• Yarralumla

Yarralumla is known as one of Canberra's most prestigious suburbs. The name of the area was given by the Ngunnawi people which was retained... read more