Travelling to Canberra? 5 things to do while there

5 things to do in Canberra Nascimento Pinto Mid-Day Lifestyle By Nascimento Pinto Published Mar 17, 2025 [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Witness a balloon festival This year, the Canberra Balloon Festival marks the first year of the Balloon Spectacular as its own festival starting on March 15 for nine days Nascimento Pinto [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Drink wine For those seeking the finest wine experiences, visit to Brindabella Hills Winery, which is only a 25-minute drive from Canberra for exceptional wines Nascimento Pinto [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Panoramic views Head to the National Arboretum for sweeping panoramic views of Canberra’s cityscape, which has over 94 forests as well as playgrounds like the POD playground Nascimento Pinto [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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