We all know Canberra as the home of that big white building (aka Parliament House), but there’s so much more to do in this state than just hop between museums and galleries. Whether you’re soaring, sailing or strolling, these are the not-so-typical experiences for your Canberra bucket list.
Take a seat in the heart of the nation’s political arena and witness the intensity of debates that unfold between our country’s elected politicians within the walls of Australian Parliament House. The general public is welcome to tune in from the public galleries in the House of Representatives and Senate.
Unleash your inner daredevil with an exhilarating plunge down the two-storey-tall freefall slide at Questacon. As you drop from the 6.7-metre high hanging bar, you’ll encounter the same weightlessness that astronauts experience when orbiting the Earth. This heart-racing experience promises thrills for both the young and the young at heart.
Pay your respects to the brave heroes of Australia’s armed forces in this moving ceremony at the Australian War Memorial. Each afternoon, a heartfelt story is shared from the Roll of Honour, followed by a solemn recital of ‘The Ode’ by Australian Defence Force personnel and a sounding of ‘The Last Post’ to conclude the event.
Take the wheel as the captain of your own eight-seater electric boat for a peaceful cruise along Canberra’s stunning Lake Burley Griffin. You can soak up the charm of the city’s most renowned waterside landmarks, before choosing a perfect spot to pause for an on-water picnic.
Marvel at the grandeur of this masterpiece by leading abstract expression artist, Jackson Pollock. When it was acquired in 1973, ‘Blue Poles’ was the most expensive American painting ever sold and is now the most viewed artwork at the National Gallery of Australia.
Soar to new heights on a magical sunrise hot air balloon ride with Balloon Aloft Canberra. Rising to heights of 3,000 feet or more, you’ll float gently in the morning breeze surrounded by a symphony of colours in the sky and a stunning panorama of landmarks, mountains and rivers below.
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