54 days in Canberra Itinerary

A planned city with streets laid out in elaborate, geometric patterns and founded specifically to serve as the capital of the emerging Australian state, Canberra has a self-sufficient atmosphere.

Take a break from the city and head to Balloon Rides and ANZAC Parade Walk. Head to Macenmist Black Truffles & Wines and Mayfield Mewsfor plenty of shopping. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Canberra: Gundagai (Gundagai Heritage Railway, The Prince Alfred Bridge, & more), Goulburn (The Big Merino, Saints Peter and Paul's Old Cathedral, & more) and Murrumbateman (Murrumbateman Farmers Market, Dionysus Winery, & more). Spend the 23rd (Tue) exploring nature at Namadgi National Park. Spend the 29th (Mon) exploring nature at Clyde River National Park. Next up on the itinerary: engage your brain at Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex, get to know the fascinating history of Shoalhaven River Gorge, identify plant and animal life at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, and do a tasting at Surveyor's Hill Bed and Breakfast.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Canberra trip app .

October in Canberra sees daily highs of 25°C and lows of 6°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.