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The wetlands and the area surrounding this wetlands are an important spot due to the large array of different wildlife. There are many bushwalking trails and if you're into fishing, it's surprisingly permitted (though you're not allowed to catch certain fish).
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A watercraft rental service operating from the northern edge of Lake Burley Griffin, a short walk south of the city centre. The fleet features four-passenger pedal boats and ten-passenger self-drive electric boats equipped with fully enclosed overhead canopies, Bluetooth speakers, and internal cooling storage. No marine or boating licence is required to pilot the electric watercraft. Secondary pick-up points also operate out of Commonwealth Place and the Kingston Foreshore.
A boat cruise operator on Lake Burley Griffin offering private charters, themed social cruises, and group scenic tours. The fleet includes the 'Maid Marion' (a 35-passenger catamaran with indoor and outdoor decks, a sound system, and climate control) and the 'Cygnet' (a smaller, quiet electric boat hosting up to 10 passengers for intimate gatherings). Private charters feature full BYO food and beverage flexibility with on-board barbecue facilities.
A self-drive electric boat rental service operating from the Kingston Foreshore on Lake Burley Griffin. The picnic-style watercraft accommodate up to eight passengers and feature a central built-in table layout. No marine license or prior boating experience is required to pilot the vessels, which operate via simple low-speed steering controls. Safety equipment and life jackets are provided on-site, and dogs are permitted on board.
Learn and see how glass is made in this contemporary professional glass making factory. There are several workshops available, including several "make-your-owns".
This modern structure is one of the country's largest, and best, art galleries. It has a vast collection of paintings and sculptures collected from Australia and the rest of the world and has excellent Aboriginal artwork. A nice gift store and a large bookstore on the upper level. Free except for special exhibits. The Gallery offers free public one-hour tours: Australian and International art at 11AM and 2PM daily, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art at 11AM on Thursdays and Sundays. Allow at least half a day and possibly more.
There are two sections of the sculpture garden, one section in front of the building and the other section at the rear. Both sections are open 24 hours a day and fun to wander around in the evening. The Ouroboros sculpture added to the collection in 2024 is an ethereal, other worldly presence in the Canberra evening.
This swimming pool was built in art deco style and opened in 1930.