HomeBeautiful
  • Open Homes
  • Bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor
  • Decorate
  • Hamptons
  • Podcasts
  • Beach House
  • hacks
HomeBeautiful
  • Open Homes
  • Bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor
  • Decorate
  • Hamptons
  • Podcasts
  • Beach House
  • hacks
Subscribe
Getting your coastal kitchen floor plan right
Watch 2:03

Getting your coastal kitchen floor plan right

{headline}

{headline}

This is Melbourne’s most shoppable suburb

This is Melbourne’s most shoppable suburb

This is the hottest suburb in Melbourne right now

This is the hottest suburb in Melbourne right now

Head to the sun: 5 reasons you must visit this classic Aussie destination

Head to the sun: 5 reasons you must visit this classic Aussie destination

Shopping precinct: Byron Bay

Shopping precinct: Byron Bay

{headline}

{headline}

The ultimate kitchen statement piece is here – and it’s making money for charity

The ultimate kitchen statement piece is here – and it’s making money for charity

This everchanging shopping strip is one of the most exotic in Australia

This everchanging shopping strip is one of the most exotic in Australia

Precinct: Long Jetty, NSW

Precinct: Long Jetty, NSW

{headline}

{headline}

Shopping precinct: Collingwood, VIC

Shopping precinct: Collingwood, VIC

Shopping precinct: Bowral, NSW

Shopping precinct: Bowral, NSW

The new Etsy homewares shops you need to know about

The new Etsy homewares shops you need to know about

Take a peek inside our cosy June issue

Take a peek inside our cosy June issue

Eight great gift ideas for Mother's Day

Eight great gift ideas for Mother's Day

Smoked Trout and Pea Quiche

Smoked Trout and Pea Quiche

At home with Home Beautiful's Katrina O'Brien

At home with Home Beautiful's Katrina O'Brien

  1. Home
  2. Shop

5 things to do in Canberra

A few things on this list might surprise you - by Holly Byrne
  • 03 May 2019
5 things to do in Canberra
John Mangila

All eyes are on the Australian Captial in the lead up to a federal election, but there is so much more to see than politicians in power suits – you just have to look beyond Parliament House. Here's our roundup of the best way to spend a weekend in Canberra. 

1. Go hot air ballooning

For the best views of Canberra, soar around 900m in the basket of a hot air balloon and take in sights of the city, the lake and the surrounding nature reserves.

lakeburleygriffin View Profile
106 likes - View Post on Instagram
🎈🐕🎉 by @_elizagrams_ 📸 . . #canberra #canberraballoonspectacular #balloonspectacular #enlightencanberra #sunrisesofinstagram #blackmountain #telstratower #landscapephotography #hotairballoon #balloonaloft #balloonaloftcanberra #lakeburleygriffin #weareCBR #canberralocals #visitcanberra #canberratimes #riotact #thiscanberranlife #seecanberra #igerscanberra #australianskies #abcmyphoto #visitaustralia #ig_australia #aussie_images #ig_discover_australia #australia_shotz #australiagram #wow_australia #canonaustralia

2. See the Autumn leaves

The Autumn months might just be the most beautiful time to visit this pretty city as the streets become filled with a kaleidoscope of foliage. There's even an interactive map to help you navigate through the most striking displays of nature.

itan.i View Profile
81 likes - View Post on Instagram
Them Canberra autumns, winning at life as always. #autumn🍁 __ __ #autumn #nature #photography #visitcanberra #canberratimes #winter #fall #photooftheday #travel #instagood #landscape #sirhellosir #sky #beautiful #art #naturephotography #photo #fashion #picoftheday

3. Visit a vineyard

A short drive out of town, Brindabella Hills Winery is the perfect place to experience the cool climate wines that the Canberra District has to offer – not to mention the Instagram-worthy scenery of rolling hills and the Murrumbidgee River. Try their award-winning 'Brio' Sangiovese 2017.

wonderweddingscanberra View Profile
31 likes - View Post on Instagram
Excited to marry Karlee & Chris at @brindabellahillswinery in March next year! I love a good vineyard ceremony, as does my Roadie 😘🍷Brilliant 📷@zipping12 #wonderweddingscanberra #canberra #winery #winerywedding #autumn #autumnwedding

4. Take a history lesson

No trip to the capital is truly complete without a visit to the Australian War Memorial. This world-class museum was established to commemorate the sacrifice of those Australians who have died in war or on operational service and was first opened in 1941. With so much to see, give yourself plenty of time to take it all in.

davidgmartin View Profile
5 likes - View Post on Instagram
Australian war memorial - Canberra 🌹

5. Shop

Within the inner north of the city, there is an emerging creative metropolis all of its own. Lonsdale Street – in the Canberra suburb of Braddon – is now bustling with artisan coffee roasters, unforgettable eateries and charming shopfronts filled with the work of local makers. Bison Home is just one of many retail destinations worthy of a visit – to read about our favourites, pick up the June issue of Home Beautiful Magazine. 

Bison Home

Bison Home

John Mangila
See more in Home Beautiful Magazine

You might also like:

Shopping precinct: Newcastle 

This is Melbourne's most shoppable suburb

Head to the sun: 5 reasons you must visit this classic Aussie destination

  • Shop
  • Travel
Holly Byrne
Holly Byrne
A country girl at heart, Holly swapped rural radio and race days for the Sydney city life, exploring her new hometown one cocktail party at a time. When she’s not in the kitchen recreating our HB recipes, Holly is writing up the latest in colour trends and designer profiles – Instagramming it all along the way.

FREE Miranda Kerr Mug-SAVE 31%

by Royal Albert, when you subscribe

Subscribe Now
FREE Miranda Kerr Mug

FREE Miranda Kerr Mug-SAVE 31%

by Royal Albert, when you subscribe

Subscribe Now
FREE Miranda Kerr Mug

Recommended to you

Getting your coastal kitchen floor plan right
Watch 2:03

Getting your coastal kitchen floor plan right

{headline}

{headline}

This is Melbourne’s most shoppable suburb

This is Melbourne’s most shoppable suburb

This is the hottest suburb in Melbourne right now

This is the hottest suburb in Melbourne right now

Head to the sun: 5 reasons you must visit this classic Aussie destination

Head to the sun: 5 reasons you must visit this classic Aussie destination

Shopping precinct: Byron Bay

Shopping precinct: Byron Bay

{headline}

{headline}

The ultimate kitchen statement piece is here – and it’s making money for charity

The ultimate kitchen statement piece is here – and it’s making money for charity

This everchanging shopping strip is one of the most exotic in Australia

This everchanging shopping strip is one of the most exotic in Australia

Precinct: Long Jetty, NSW

Precinct: Long Jetty, NSW

{headline}

{headline}

Shopping precinct: Collingwood, VIC

Shopping precinct: Collingwood, VIC

Shopping precinct: Bowral, NSW

Shopping precinct: Bowral, NSW

The new Etsy homewares shops you need to know about

The new Etsy homewares shops you need to know about

Take a peek inside our cosy June issue

Take a peek inside our cosy June issue

Eight great gift ideas for Mother's Day

Eight great gift ideas for Mother's Day

Smoked Trout and Pea Quiche

Smoked Trout and Pea Quiche

At home with Home Beautiful's Katrina O'Brien

At home with Home Beautiful's Katrina O'Brien

HomeBeautiful
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
HomeBeautiful Magazine Subscribe
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy

Brands

  • Beauty Crew
  • marie claire
  • Who

Our Network

  • Better Homes and Gardens
  • BHG Shop
  • New Idea food
  • New Idea
  • Girlfriend
  • That’s Life
  • All Recipes
  • Practical Parenting
  • 7plus
  • 7News
  • Health Engine
  • The West Australian
  • Perth Now
  • Airtasker
  • Society One
  • Starts at 60
© 2021 Are Media PTY LTD
Get more from

Magazine Subscription Offer

FREE Miranda Kerr Mug-SAVE 31%

Shop This Offer
FREE Miranda Kerr Mug