Jamala Wildlife Lodge is Canberra’s first, all-inclusive luxury accommodation experience located within the grounds of the National Zoo and Aquarium. Choose to spend the night only metres away from Lions, Bears, Cheetahs or Tigers in the Jungle Bungalows, or relax on the balcony of the Giraffe Tree House as you marvel at the size and beauty of your new giant friends.

Canberra is renowned for being a 100% renewable energy city with approximately 70% of the ACT dedicated to nature parks. Set yourself the challenge on a visit to Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve to spot five famous native Australian animals that call the area home. Or walk up Mount Ainslie, Mount Painter, or Black Mountain to enjoy scenic views over the city.

At the heart of Canberra is Lake Burley Griffin, surrounded by galleries, museums, cafes and parks, as well as walking and cycling paths. Do as the locals do and spend an hour walking the ‘bridge to bridge’ path around the lake, stopping for a coffee along the way. Enjoy a floating picnic on a GoBoat or a Love Boat, for a view of the lake like no other.

Just a few minutes walk from the city centre is Braddon, Canberra’s ever-evolving shopping and foodie precinct where you’ll find a mingled assortment of boutiques, cafes, bakeries, restaurants and bars. At the heart of this hipster haven is Lonsdale Street, which flaunts an exciting variety of independent stores showcasing local makers and creatives.

Spend Saturday morning shopping up a storm at the Capital Region Farmers Markets, where you can buy fresh produce directly from the growers and enjoy a delicious local breakfast or brunch. The Little Burley Market is a new Saturday market by the waterside, enjoying the magnificent views and relaxing by the water's edge whilst delving into something tantalising.

Canberra’s calendar of events and festivals celebrates the city’s four distinct seasons. Enjoy glorious Floriade in spring, the power of Summernats in summer, Enlighten Festival and the Canberra Balloon Spectacular in autumn, The Truffle Festival in winter, and live music all year round. Start searching our event calendar to find what’s on in Canberra.

Canberra is home to extensive gallery and exhibition spaces, showcasing from international masterpieces to talented local artists. Head to the National Gallery of Australia to marvel at the largest collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art in the world. Be inspired to understand the Australian people through portraiture at the National Portrait Gallery.

Canberra’s three cool-climate wine regions offer a spectacular range of experiences, from wine-tasting and fine dining to truffle hunting. Beer lovers can’t go past a cold brew from Braddon brewpub BentSpoke Brewing Co, who took out the top spot in the GABS hottest 100 craft beers for two years in a row.

From our ancient Indigenous past and colonial history to the modern multicultural country of today, unearth the treasures of our nation. Explore Parliament House, and see the nation’s most popular and important objects–from bark paintings and ochre used by Aboriginal artists more than 50,000 years ago.

Kids will clamour to visit Questacon — The National Science and Technology Centre. This interactive wonderland will have kids learning about the power of the elements, feeling the force of an earthquake, watching lightning strike twice and meeting the friendly mechanical humanoid, Robo Q.