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Canberra, there’s 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 they’re telling us.

📍 Ngunnawal Country Dance in nightclubs above bus stops. Rejuvenate in a spa amongst botanic gardens.

Dine in restaurants with five stars, then sleep under a million more. Balloon at dawn and rise above Parliament House. Admire art collections belonging to Australia, then collect bottles and stories from one of 30 wineries within a 30-minute drive. Fall asleep next to pacing lions, or wake up in rooms where Prime Ministers have walked. Unearth creativity not just in the national attractions, but i

n suburban backyards and dotted around the city. There’s so much to love about Canberra, we’re 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 meets the eye. Dream, plan and book your stay in Canberra at visitcanberra.com.au

03/09/2026

See Canberra through the lens of Tasmanian photographer Eliska Sharp 📸 From exceptional coffee, pastries and galleries to scenic walks, mountain views and intimate wine bars, Eliska shares the places that keep drawing her back to the capital. Follow her three-day itinerary through Canberra and the surrounding region, featuring favourites like Under Bakery, Square Rock, the National Arboretum Canberra and Bar Rochford.

Explore Eliska’s photographer’s guide to Canberra 👉 https://visitcanberra.com.au/articles/eliska-sharp

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02/09/2026

Basketball fans, Canberra is turning up the heat 🏀🔥 The NBL Ignite Cup Finals are coming to the AIS Arena for two massive nights of action, as four of the league’s best teams battle it out for the biggest prize pool in NBL history! Make a weekend of it in the capital and catch every slam dunk, clutch shot and courtside moment live.

📍 AIS Arena, Canberra
🏀 Semi-finals: Friday, 19 February 2027
🏆 Decider: Sunday, 21 February 2027

Find out more and stay up to date with ticket information 👉 https://www.nbl.com.au/ignitecup

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01/09/2026

In Canberra, ease isn’t just an attitude, it’s geography 📍 Spend less time getting from A to B and more time discovering what’s around the next corner. Here are three easy ways to make the most of your visit ⬇️

🦖 Make a day of Gold Creek Village, where the kids can explore miniature worlds at Cockington Green Gardens, meet prehistoric giants at the National Dinosaur Museum, hand-feed birds at the Canberra Walk-In Aviary and get up close with reptiles at Canberra Reptile Zoo.
🏟️ Catch the action at Manuka Oval or GIO Stadium Canberra, where intimate grounds, passionate fans and big-game atmosphere make every match memorable. Both venues are only minutes from the city.
🍜 Park once and explore Dairy Road. Grab a cardamom bun from Under Bakery, slurp a bowl of spicy ramen at Canteen, let the kids play at The Stream, go bouldering at BlocHaus or settle in for burgers and a local brew at Capital Brewing Co.

Discover more ways to experience ease in Canberra 👉 https://visitcanberra.com.au/articles/three-ways-to-experience-ease

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28/08/2026

Imagine waking up early and THIS is your reward 😍✨ As the mist clears and the morning light turns the city golden, Canberra proves it’s well worth setting the alarm for. These epic scenes were captured by Balloon Aloft Canberra Head Pilot on Instagram, who might just have the best office views in the capital. 🎈☁️

Consider this your sign to experience a Canberra sunrise for yourself!

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28/08/2026

Spring has kind of already sprung and Canberra’s events calendar is blooming 🌷 From contemporary art across the city and more than one million blooms to Australian-made treasures and intricate LEGO® worlds, here are five events to add to your September plans. ⬇️

🎨 Discover contemporary public art across the city's designed landscape at the Canberra Art Biennial from 11 September: https://visitcanberra.com.au/events/662d4e5050a458f227f30193/canberra-art-biennial

🌷 See Commonwealth Park transform into a wonderland of blooms when Floriade returns from 12 September to 11 October, bringing entertainment, food and wine, workshops, markets and family fun: https://visitcanberra.com.au/events/69ba3c58a681d70f285e8f9d/floriade-2026

🛍️ Shop from more than 260 Australian designers and producers at Handmade Canberra Market on 19 and 20 September, with ceramics, jewellery, original art, homewares and gourmet treats to discover: https://visitcanberra.com.au/events/69c1f8eb601f763d5cf90a1c/handmade-market-canberra-spring

🧱 Step into an imagined future when RELICS: A New World Rises opens at Canberra Museum and Gallery on 19 September, transforming vintage objects into intricate miniature worlds built from LEGO® bricks: https://visitcanberra.com.au/events/6a2f956ada66c7d37b7cbb0e/relics-a-new-world-rises

🐉 Head to nearby Wee Jasper for Dragon Dreaming Festival from 25 to 28 September and enjoy four immersive days of music, art, performances, workshops, markets and lakeside adventures: https://visitcanberra.com.au/events/56b2496b266140594568d752/dragon-dreaming-festival 👉

What are you adding to your September calendar? 👀 Discover more events in Canberra https://visitcanberra.com.au/events

ACT Government Events ACT City Renewal Canberra

27/08/2026

Planning a Floriade getaway to Canberra? 🌸✨ From blooming gardens and native landscapes to local food, wine and unforgettable spring experiences, here's how to spend the perfect spring weekend in Canberra.

Day 1 - Bloom into Floriade 🌷
📍 Campbell ☕ Start your day with specialty coffee and a seasonal menu at Intra
📍 Lake Burley Griffin 🌈 Follow one of the walking trails along the lake into Floriade
📍Check in at the Rex Hotel in Braddon, just minutes from the City Centre
📍 Kingston 🍝 End the day with dinner at Agostinis

Day 2 - Explore Canberra's natural beauty 🌿
📍 Australian National Botanic Gardens🌱 Discover Australia's incredible native flora in full spring colour
📍 National Arboretum Canberra 🌳 Wander among rare trees and enjoy sweeping views across the capital
📍 Commonwealth Park ✨ Return for more magic at NightFest (1-4 October) and experience Floriade after dark

Day 3 - Sip, savour and explore 🍷
📍 Mount Ainslie Lookout 📸 Take in panoramic views across Canberra and beyond
📍 Mount Majura Vineyard🍷 Explore local award-winning cellar doors and cool-climate wines
📍 Floriade About Town 🌼 Before heading home, discover spring-inspired events, experiences and special offers across the city

Start planning your visit to experience the very best of our capital in bloom 👉 https://floriadeaustralia.com/

ACT Government Events ACT Australia.com National Triangle

26/08/2026

Got little adventurers with energy to burn? 🌿🛝 Canberra’s nature playgrounds give kids endless opportunities to climb, balance, build, run and explore, all while connecting with the great outdoors.

Discover giant acorn cubbies at POD Playground, race down the hill slides at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, explore the inclusive Boundless Playground or uncover play spaces inspired by local culture and the natural environment.

Pack a picnic, round up the family and discover some of the best nature playgrounds across Canberra, with recommendations from local family on Instagram ➡️
https://visitcanberra.com.au/articles/best-nature-playgrounds-in-canberra

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