Canberra Top 10 Discoveries

Canberra ’s Top 10 Discoveries

1. Hot Air Ballooning
See a colourful spectacle of hot air balloons launch every dawn near the Old Parliament House, and get in on the action with your own hot air balloon flight over the city during autumn every April .

2. Floriade
See a million glorious tulips burst into colour at the annual celebration of spring from mid-September to mid-October, also featuring live concerts, street performances, handicraft stalls and fun rides for the whole family.

3. Questacon – The National Science & Technology Centre
Experience a simulated earthquake, freefall six metres and learn more about science through over 200 amazing hands-on exhibits.

4. National Museum of Australia
Explore the land of Australia and learn about the amazing stories of its people through interesting hands-on displays, where kids can also design futuristic houses.

5. National Zoo & Aquarium
Hand-feed tigers, let a bear lick honey from your hand or pat a cheetah on one of the interactive tours at Australia ’s only combined zoo and aquarium.

6. Australian Institute of Sport
See where sports champions train in a behind the scene tour with an elite athlete and test your sporting skills in the interactive sports exhibits.

7. Cockington Green Gardens
Set in lovingly manicured gardens, the fascinating and quirky collection of miniature buildings around the world will entertain the whole family.

8.
Australian War Memorial
See some of the world’s most significant military relics and discover the extraordinary stories of Australians in war.

9. Old Bus Depot Markets
For some of the most creative handcrafts and delectable food, this award winning shopping spot held every Sunday is unbeatable.

10. Lake Burley Griffin Cruise
Cruise by the 110m high Captain Cook Memorial Jet, admire other Canberra ’s iconic attractions and learn interesting facts on Canberra .

1.	Hot Air Ballooning See a colourful spectacle of hot air balloons launch every dawn near the Old Parliament House, and get in on the action with your own hot air balloon flight over the city during autumn every April .
2.	Floriade See a million glorious tulips burst into colour at the annual celebration of spring from mid-September to mid-October, also featuring live concerts, street performances, handicraft stalls and fun rides for the whole family.
3.	Questacon – The National Science & Technology Centre Experience a simulated earthquake, freefall six metres and learn more about science through over 200 amazing hands-on exhibits.
4.	National Museum of Australia Explore the land of Australia and learn about the amazing stories of its people through interesting hands-on displays, where kids can also design futuristic houses.
5.	National Zoo & Aquarium Hand-feed tigers, let a bear lick honey from your hand or pat a cheetah on one of the interactive tours at Australia ’s only combined zoo and aquarium.
6.	Australian Institute of Sport See where sports champions train in a behind the scene tour with an elite athlete and test your sporting skills in the interactive sports exhibits.
7.	Cockington Green Gardens Set in lovingly manicured gardens, the fascinating and quirky collection of miniature buildings around the world will entertain the whole family.
8.	Australian War Memorial See some of the world’s most significant military relics and discover the extraordinary stories of Australians in war.
9.	Old Bus Depot Markets For some of the most creative handcrafts and delectable food, this award winning shopping spot held every Sunday is unbeatable.
10.	Lake Burley Griffin Cruise Cruise by the 110m high Captain Cook Memorial Jet, admire other Canberra ’s iconic attractions and learn interesting facts on Canberra .