The celebrity of Australia’s intriguing capital city is on the rise thanks to its trendy new neighborhoods, cultural highlights and gastronomic experiences.

Getting Around

Ride the free Culture Loop bus to 10 of Canberra’s best attractions including Parliament House, the National Gallery of Australia and the Canberra Centre, or hire a bike and use the extensive network of cycle paths to navigate your way around the city.

Walk The City

Do as the locals do and follow the three-mile loop track circling Lake Burley Griffin, crossing Commonwealth Bridge and Kings Avenue Bridge and taking in Canberra’s most important landmarks and memorials.

Where to eat

Aubergine

The set five-course menu here is updated daily to make the most of local produce that is in-season and at its best on the day.

Enjoy fine dining at Aubergine.

Pilot

Located in the suburb of Ainslie, the refined seven-course degustation menu at Pilot seeks to redefine fundamentals.

Pilot takes simple concepts to a new level.

Bar Rochford

This bar’s popularity with locals is owed to an exciting wine list with restaurant-quality food and great beats to boot.

Bar Rochford is a wine and cocktail bar hidden away.

Three Stays

Hotel Realm

This five-star hotel is like its own mini lifestyle hub, encompassing several swanky restaurants, a heated lap pool and sauna.

Colorful luxury awaits you at Hotel Realm.

Ovolo Nishi

This boutique New Acton hotel is brimming with new-school charisma and designer quirks.

Ovolo Nishi is the perfect base to begin exploring.

Jamala Wildlife Lodge

Wake to the roar of lions or hand-feed a giraffe at this 18-room Africa-style luxury lodge inside Canberra’s National Zoo & Aquarium.

Jamala Wildlife Lodge is the ultimate overnight safari stay.

Ultimate Experience

See Lake Burley Griffin on a hot air balloon ride with Balloon Aloft, or visit during the Canberra Balloon Spectacular, when more than thirty hot air balloons take to the sky.

Fly over Lake Burley Griffin.