Visiting Canberra

If 30 days of festival-filled action isn’t enough, stay in Canberra as it transforms into a kaleidoscope of colour, activity and experiences during spring. The perfect place for a short break, Canberra will charm you with a range of diverse activities, all within easy reach. Go for the beauty and vibrancy of Floriade, and stay for the iconic museums and galleries, amazing food scene, hidden gems and unexpected moments.


Get to know the real Canberra

Delight in a foodie wonderland with a side of world-class art, breathtaking nature and family fun all within easy reach. Take a heart-pumping hike or cycle the trails of the world’s most sustainable city. Top it off with a taste of the thriving cool-climate wine region. It’s more than you expect and it’s waiting for you.

Plan your stay at visitcanberra.com.au.

Two visitors taking a selfie in front of pink tulips, holding pastries, with a ferris wheel and crowds visible behind.
Visitors seated on a red bench surrounded by pink and white tulips, with crowds and umbrellas in the background.
Visitor in a red hat walking through colourful flower beds while holding a child’s hand, with crowds and a ferris wheel in the background.

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A colourful, sprawling garden display featuring rows of red, yellow, and purple tulips planted alongside a dense carpet of pink flowers.