With a thriving underground nightlife scene, some of the best restaurants and wineries in Australia, and arts and culture to boot— you best believe our capital city is on the up and up.
Where self-professed foodies can unfold a napkin at award-winning restaurants like Aubergine or sip cocktails at watering holes like Hippo Co, where luxe travellers can relax at the Jindii Eco Spa or indulge in an overnight zoo stay at Jamala Wildlife Lodge, and the culturally curious can soak in the best art at Australian Love Stories or the Gallery Of Small Things—Canberra is bursting with appeal.
Not to mention, these city experiences are just a short stroll to the natural splendour of wild national parks, mountainous vistas, waterfalls, the National Arboretum Canberra and stunning wineries like Mount Majura where you can glamp beneath the stars.
Still don’t believe us? See what these recent vacayers have to say about Canberra.
Claire, Lawyer
Claire loves Canberra for its easy-going energy, and the incredible wineries, breweries and restaurants. “For such a small place Canberra punches well above its weight,” she says.
You’ll find Claire lining up for burgers at Brodburger in Kingston, which she says is “an institution and must try. If you can grab a table you’re doing well, otherwise, take your burgers down to the water's edge and enjoy the view.” For fancy dining, Claire loves Pilot in Ainslie and says “the food is visually stunning, surprising and a little adventurous but always delicious, and they offer interesting wines you might not otherwise think to try.”
View this post on Instagram“Also the mass introduction of electric scooters in the city was honestly some of the most fun I've had on a night out. Because Canberra's so flat it was so easy to travel everywhere, it felt great to be more environmentally conscious and reduce my carbon footprint whilst adding to my overall experience as a fun and relatively cheap activity."
“Canberra will always have a special place in my heart. I have a lot of family history there—Canberra is where my parents met, still together after 25 years!—some friends and the most amazing memories. I look forward to going back and rediscovering all the magic little things that make me love Canberra so much.”
Where wine meets wilderness, luxe hotels meet glamping beneath the stars, and award-winning cuisine meets a booming nightlife and arts scene—you’ll discover more than you ever could have imagined in Canberra. It’s time to explore beneath the surface of our capital city.
Image credit: Matt Evans (hero image of National Arboretum), @travelswithmichelle (image of woman wearing a hat with hot air balloons in the distance), Brodburger Instagram, 88pmh Bar Instagram, Visit Canberra Instagram, Rye Cafe Instagram
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