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More great things to see and do around Canberra

National Arboretum Canberra

Soak up spectacular views and enjoy 20km of forest walks, stunning gardens and forest sculptures. Highlights include the Village Centre with café, restaurant and gift shop, POD playground and Bonsai Collection. Take guided walks and Ngala bus tours. Grounds and POD open daily 7am–5.30pm (EST), 6am–8.30pm (DST); Village Centre 9am–4pm. Forest Dr (off Tuggeranong Pkwy), Molonglo Valley; nationalarboretum.act.gov.au

Canberra Outlet

Canberra Outlet is home to all your favourite brands, including Nike, Adidas, Seed, Bonds and TK Maxx. Opening the Premium Mall in late 2019, the centre added Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Oroton, Ralph Lauren, Swarovski and UGG to its line-up. 337 Canberra Ave, Fyshwick; canberraoutlet.com.au

National Library Of Australia

The Treasures Gallery highlights the extraordinary collections of the National Library. From maps and rare books to photographs and paintings, this is where you will find many of the library’s most unexpected and unique items. Be intrigued, surprised, challenged and amazed by the stories these treasures tell. Entry is free.

National Library of Australia Treasures Gallery Parkes Pl, Parkes; nla.gov.au

KING O’MALLEY’S

Your visit to Canberra should include at least one stop at the locals’ favourite pub, King O’Malley’s. Enjoy a pint of Guinness or a bottle of wine over a meal in the beautiful City Walk Beer Garden. You will learn about Canberra’s history and the amazing ‘King O’Malley’, who picked the city’s location, as well as its award-winning architect.

131 City Walk, Canberra City; kingomalleys.com.au

Canberra Glassworks

Don’t miss out on the new ‘Behind the Scenes History Tour’ of Canberra’s oldest public building and see how it has evolved into one of Australia’s leading glassmaking facilities. Visitors will see artists in action in the Hotshop making blown-glass objects and will understand how handmade glass objects are created in the various workshops. Want more? Add a tile-making class to the end of your tour. Book online before you visit.

11 Wentworth Ave, Kingston; Bookings can be made at canberraglassworks.com/visit/tours/ or 02 6185 0382

Lanyon Homestead

The homestead will be closed for conservation work from 6 March until 8 May, however the Lanyon Heritage Precinct (including outbuildings, gardens and café) remain open. Book in for a free tour of the precinct and learn more about the families who lived and worked at Lanyon Homestead from the 1850s to the early 20th century. Stay for a coffee and lunch at The Barracks café. Open Wednesday–Sunday 10am–4pm.

Tharwa Dr, Tharwa; historicplaces.com.au

BE AN ANIMAL-FRIENDLY TOURIST

As a traveller, you have the power to help stop the cruel exploitation of wild animals by making animal-friendly choices on your holidays. Don’t take a selfie with or cuddle a wild animal. Do see animals in the wild, and be sure to keep your distance. Don’t support venues that force animals to perform tricks or shows. Pledge to be an animal-friendly traveller and always see wild animals in the wild, where they belong.

worldanimalprotection.org.au/animal-friendly