
Discover Snow and Mountain Biking Within an Hour of Canberra
The capital's backyard offers a remarkable range of outdoor experiences, from snow fields less than an hour away to mountain-biking trails just minutes from the city centre.
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The capital's backyard offers a remarkable range of outdoor experiences, from snow fields less than an hour away to mountain-biking trails just minutes from the city centre.

A guide to mental health services, helplines and community resources in Canberra for 2026.

Free museums, farmers markets, and live music venues. Discover the best weekend activities in Canberra for locals and visitors.
From free plant giveaways to pickleball meetups, here's how to find local happenings in the capital.

The National Portrait Gallery tells the story of Australia through the people who shaped it.
The Australian War Memorial will host a Last Post Ceremony in honour of Corporal John Francis Kelly.

From white-sand beaches to alpine peaks, heritage villages and cool-climate vineyards, here is how far you really have to drive
A $1 million fund for lead-contaminated properties in nearby Captains Flat highlights environmental risks across the ACT and surrounding areas.
The capital maintains Australia's highest per-capita count of hatted restaurants alongside established casual precincts and weekly markets.
Events the whole family can enjoy around Canberra.
Winter festivals and snow play lead the way in July before spring blooms arrive at Commonwealth Park.
Despite light rail construction reshaping the city centre, Canberra's after-dark offerings continue to thrive, from live jazz and retro bars to an active underground dance scene.

When to visit Canberra: a season-by-season guide to the weather, Floriade, Enlighten, autumn colour and the events worth planning your trip around.

Cold, crisp and genuinely spectacular, Canberra winter done right.

Events Canberra and partner sites track festivals alongside daily local activities across the region.
Canberra hosts markets, a winter festival and rugby league matches across the weekend of 18 and 19 July.

Gigs and concerts on around Canberra in the weeks ahead.
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