Looking for something to do this spring but don’t want to pay big bucks? Look no further! Here are 20 fun things to do in Canberra for under $50.00.
1. Visit the markets
Canberra’s famous markets include the Old Bus Depot Markets, Capital Region Farmers Market, and Fyshwick Fresh Food Market. Go along for the atmosphere, fresh produce, or amazing coffee.
2. Go view-hopping
Read MoreHave you ever been looking at Google Maps and wondered what the people responsible for street names were thinking (smoking?) when they came up with gems like Wanka Road (near Toowoomba) or Tittybong Street (in central Victoria)? Not to be left out of the fun, Canberra’s got its own group of street names that will have you doing a double take.
We’ve consulted* the historical book, Canberra’s Suburb and Street Names, to discover the true meanings behind some of our favourite roads.
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Read MoreThere are plenty of things to be grateful for at the moment: the cherry blossoms are blossoming, footy finals fever is upon us, Canberra’s coming back to life, and The Bachelor is over!
These are all perfectly valid reasons to go out and celebrate with a couple of drinks – and with a couple of well-deserved long weekends coming up (yay!), why not round up your mates and head out on a bar crawl in our trendy Inner South? Here are six bars you shouldn’t miss on your way through:
Read MoreDespite being open for less than a month, Milk Crate in Civic is already making its mark on our lively café scene. Its vibrant, colourful design has brought some much-needed life to the courtyard in front of Pilgrim House, and it’s fast becoming popular with Canberrans with its unique, simple concept.
Read MoreIf there is one film festival you don’t want to miss, it’s the 16th edition of the Lavazza Italian Film Festival at Palace Electric Cinemas…
…and there are so many reasons why.
The Zeccola family, who moved to Australia in the 1960s, owns the Palace chain of movie theatres. Since then, three generations have been involved in the management of the cinemas. Incredibly proud of this heritage, the Zeccola’s make the Italian Film Festival one of the cultural highlights of the year.
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