{"id":224926,"date":"2021-06-09T15:34:43","date_gmt":"2021-06-09T05:34:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.australiantraveller.com\/?p=224926"},"modified":"2021-09-23T16:44:32","modified_gmt":"2021-09-23T06:44:32","slug":"things-for-teens-to-do-in-canberra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.australiantraveller.com\/act\/canberra\/things-for-teens-to-do-in-canberra\/","title":{"rendered":"The best things for teens to do in Canberra"},"content":{"rendered":"
Teenagers are in for a treat here in Canberra:<\/a> from zooming around the lake on two wheels to bouldering and glass blowing and everything in between.<\/h5>\n

New kid on the block<\/h2>\n

You\u2019ve heard of indoor rock climbing, but bouldering at Blockhaus<\/a> takes the concept one step further, with shorter walls, no ropes or harnesses and big padded mats to catch you if you fall. And if you want to ease into it and get a grip on the concept first (pun totally intended) FamilyHaus<\/a> has climbs designed for kids and families.<\/p>\n

Park your parents here while you have fun…<\/h3>\n

The Australian War Memorial<\/a> is always worth a visit to hear the stories of bravery in conflicts that have shaped our nation.<\/p>\n

Smash it at Glass Making<\/h2>\n

Canberra Glassworks’<\/a> ‘Make Your Own’ sessions will have you feeling like a fully formed glass artist in just 40 minutes. That\u2019s how long it will take for you to make your own paperweight, vase or tumbler with one-on-one help from a teaching artist.<\/p>\n

Park your parents here while you have fun…<\/h3>\n

Point them in the direction of the nearby Jerrabomberra Wetlands Nature Reserve<\/a> for a walk amongst the woodlands and wildlife.<\/p>\n

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Canberra Glassworks’ ‘Make Your Own’ sessions.<\/p><\/div>\n

On your bike<\/h2>\n

Canberra is a bike rider\u2019s paradise and it\u2019s super easy to get in the saddle and set off on a freedom ride. There are various bike hire options in the city, including Brompton Bikes which are available from the Canberra and Region Visitors Centre<\/a> and the self-serve Share a Bike<\/a>, set up at various hotels. Once you are in possession of a bike (and helmet \u2013 safety first) then you will want to aim for the easy cycle ways around Lake Burley Griffin. You can download a cycle map here.<\/a><\/p>\n

Park your parents here while you have fun\u2026<\/h3>\n

Pick your bike up from New Acton and your parents can have breakfast at Monster Kitchen and Bar<\/a> in the funky Ovolo Nishi.<\/p>\n

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See the best of Canberra on two wheels.<\/p><\/div>\n

Be a Zoo Keeper for the day and talk to the animals<\/h2>\n

Here\u2019s your chance to talk to the animals by becoming a keeper for a day at the National Zoo and Aquarium<\/a>. The three-hour sessions for those in Years 7 to 10 at high school get seriously hands on, with activities that include feeding and cleaning the animals and making toys for them to play with. You will also learn about local and international conservation issues while you work. The zoo aims to make every session different, so you can come back again… and again.<\/p>\n

Park your parents here while you have fun\u2026<\/h3>\n

The National Arboretum<\/a> is a five-minute drive from the zoo, with great walks, a bonsai collection and a caf\u00e9 to relax in.<\/p>\n

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Meet the local wildlife.<\/p><\/div>\n

Get your fun on<\/h2>\n

If only there was some place that offered everything from ten-pin bowling to arcade games, with a bit of table tennis, pool and foosball thrown in (right, you know where this is going). There is (cue surprise face)! Kingpin<\/a>, located in the sprawling Canberra Centre<\/a>, has all of the above and more to provide a full day\u2019s worth of fun inside. Once you are finished knocking down pins and smashing ping-pong balls, there\u2019s still the Cryptology Escape Room<\/a> to break out of and also karaoke to be sung in a private room with all the latest hits updated monthly. And did we mention the Ferrero Rocher pizzas and injectable doughnuts? We can sense you Googling this right now.<\/p>\n

Park your parents here while you have fun…<\/h3>\n

In addition to all this fun, the Canberra Centre<\/a> has shopping and coffee, which is like the adult version of Escape Rooms and doughnuts.<\/p>\n

Zip around town on a Segway<\/h2>\n

One of the most fun ways to see the sights is from the deck of a Segway. Your Seg Glide Ride<\/a> session starts with a lesson on how to use a Segway, and then it\u2019s time to lean in and leave your parents in your wake as you tour the town. Rides are designed to guarantee a great Segway experience, so there\u2019s not a lot of stopping and starting and facts, but if you want to know something guides are happy to impart their wisdom.<\/p>\n

Park your parents here while you have fun…<\/h3>\n

Deposit your parents at the National Library of Australia<\/a> to view its extensive collection and they won\u2019t even have scratched the surface by the time you get back.<\/p>\n

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See the sights by Segway.<\/p><\/div>\n

Read more family travel tips on the Ultimate parents\u2019 guide to our amazing Aussie cities.<\/a><\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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