Time Out Canberra

If anyone ever complains about Canberra’s nightlife, just nod quietly and then laugh all the way up the stairs to Bar Rochford, where you will be enjoying a glass of the grippy, slightly volcanic Rami wine from COS in Sicily. This is undoubtedly the best little wine bar in the ACT, and once you’re here, you’ll never ever want to leave. You know how they talk about some venues being timeless? Well, this place is locationless.

Shimmy on down to Such and Such for a fun, fresh and flavoursome feast that you’ll be raving to friends about for the rest of the year. You could mistake the bright and bold dining room for an art gallery, where the walls pop with artworks, ceramics and sculptures by local artists.

For a true five-star experience, you can’t go past one of Australia’s oldest and most treasured hotels. The Hyatt has been a home away from home to rock stars, royals and politicians for almost 100 years, with the property celebrating its centennial year in 2024. Nostalgia echoes throughout the heritage-inspired setting and perfectly manicured gardens, with attentive service making it all feel like you’re officially Canberran royalty.

You don’t have to be a green thumb to visit this sprawling 250-hectare tree museum in Canberra. Set on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin, the National Arboretum is home to more than 44,000 rare and endangered trees that were planted after the Christmas 2001 and 2003 Canberra bushfires. Many of the trees are still young, but two of the forests are nearly 100 years old.

Come face-to-face with our country’s most topical and trending Australian characters at the nation’s onlyportrait gallery. From Archie Roach and Adam Goodes to Carla Zampatti and Cate Blanchett, these are the people and artists who have shaped our Australian identity. You can take a squiz at thehundreds ofportraits, before popping just across the road to the National Gallery of Australia, Questacon or Old Parliament House. Time Out tip: Can't make it to Canberra just yet?

Photograph: Haig Park Village Market | Martin Ollman Photograph: Haig Park Village Market | Martin Ollman Exploring the nation’s capital doesn’t have to cost you a pretty penny Friday 17 January 2025 Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email WhatsApp Advertising There’s no shortage of attractions in Canberra. From young families to mature art lovers, the opportunity for entertainment is endless. What’s not amusing is doing the maths and adding up how much all your entry tickets cost.

Photograph: Pew Pew Studio PreviousNext /3 Photograph: Supplied | Two Before Ten PreviousNext /3 Photograph: Supplied | Two Before Ten PreviousNext /3 Restaurants | Cafés Thursday 1 August 2024 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsApp Time Out says Farm-to-table isn’t just a tagline at Two Before Ten, Canberra’s most sustainable café empire.

Photograph: VisitCanberra | Kara RosenlundFeast on baked goods at this Kingston bakery and cafe. PreviousNext /2 Photograph: VisitCanberra | Kara RosenlundFeast on baked goods at this Kingston bakery and cafe. PreviousNext /2 Restaurants | Cafés Thursday 1 August 2024 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsApp Time Out says You can get very Parisian at this bakery that managed to gain the attention of the New York Times on their last visit to the Capital.

Photograph: La Terre Whether it's an express mani-pedi in Canberra Centre, or an hour long massage, prepare for your fix of deep relaxation Thursday 4 July 2024 Photograph: La Terre Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email WhatsApp Advertising Between parliamentary happenings and museum hopping, it’s easy to get carried away in Australia’s capital.

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