Weekend Itinerary: Hidden Gems in Canberra 🍃

Written By Bianca Ling

Hey friends! 👋 It’s Bianca (not) in Melbourne 😂 I’ve just spent a few days exploring Canberra - the capital of Australia!

I’m partnering with Visit Canberra and Jetstar Australia to show you some things in Canberra that you might not expect to discover here. Think hidden gems and new spots opened up. This short blog is a summary of my favourite things to see, do and eat for a relaxing trip to Canberra.

p.s. if you want to spend less on flights so you can spend more on activities while you’re on your trip, Jetstar Australia has currently got direct flights from Melbourne starting from $90.

Things to do in Canberra

If you’re travelling to Canberra, here are a few unexpected things to do on your trip:

Nature & the outdoors

  • National Arboretum Canberra - A stunning 250-hectare arboretum featuring over 94 forests of rare, endangered and symbolic trees from around the world.

  • Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve

  • Red Rock Gorge Lookout

  • Mount Ainslie Lookout

  • Lake Burley Griffin

Fun things to do and experiences

  • NGA Sculpture Garden

  • Cockington Green Gardens

  • Treetops Adventure Canberra

  • Hijinx Hotel

  • Holey Moley

Where to eat in Canberra

Some of my favourite spots to eat in Canberra included:

Bakeries & Cafes

  • Three Mills Bakery

  • Super Sweet Cafe

  • Walter Cafe

  • Beltana Farm

Restaurants

  • The Inn

  • Rebel Rebel

  • Akiba

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