Top 5 Things To Do

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  Snowy Mountains Day Trip

  Fuel up with scrumptious coffee and pastries at Silo Bakery in Kingston before hiring ski gear at Straight Line Ski and Scuba in the nearby precinct of Fyshwick. You'll pass by the townships of Bredbo and Cooma en route to the Snowy Mountains. After arcing past the serene vista of Lake Jindabyne, weave a path to Thredbo or Perisher Blue Ski Resort and ski the day away, taking in the sight of snow weighing down the branches of Australian gum trees. Leave time for an après-ski aperitif of sour apple or Williams pear schnapps at the Wild Brumby Distillery, just outside Jindabyne, on your journey back along the Monaro Highway.

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  Wineries

  The first vines were planted in the Canberra region in the 1840s. Like many other small Australian wine regions, the industry went into decline for several decades from the turn of the 20th Century. These cool-climate wineries re-emerged in the 1970s thanks to some CSIRO scientists. who carefully researched the location of vineyards, grape selection, and the use of traditional methods to produce low volume vintages to reflect the true nature of the variety, growing season and character of the wine.

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  Reconnect With Nature And See Aussie Animals

  Set yourself the challenge on a visit to Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve to spot five famous native Australian animals that call the area home: the koala, platypus, kangaroo, emu and wombat. Or walk up Mount Ainslie, Mount Painter, or Black Mountain to enjoy scenic views over the city.

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  First Nations' Art, History And Tours

  Immerse yourself in some of the oldest and richest cultures in human history with the extensive collections of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art and history at Canberra’s museums and galleries. Take a tour with a local Ngunnawal elder or try your hand at traditional First Nations practices at a workshop at the National Arboretum.

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  Cycling In Canberra

  With designated bike lanes the our main roads and an extensive network of bike paths weaving their way throughout the city getting around Canberra on two-wheels is a breeze. Mountain bikers will love the trails through the forests and pines, while road cyclists can reward their efforts at a range of bike-friendly cafes and bakeries.
  There are plenty of options available for hiring a bike in Canberra. This includes services such as Cycle Canberra, who will even deliver the bike to your hotel, and Share A Bike, who offer multiple automated bike rental machines around central Canberra. Simply swipe your credit card, choose a bike and ride away.

Credits to https://visitcanberra.com.au/ for event information and details.