DAY 1• Arrive Canberra.• Take a self-guided tour through the National Arboretum

Canberra, featuring 250 hectares of rolling hills and 94 forests of endangered and symbolic trees from Australia and around the world.

• Explore Lake Burley Griffin from the water by kayak or paddleboard, or hire a bike or join a guided segway tour for a great way to see some of Canberra’s iconic attractions.

• Get a glimpse into the craft beer scene taking Canberra by storm when you join a behind-the-scenes tour of the city’s finest breweries with Dave’s Brewery Tours.

• For picture perfect views of Canberra, you can’t go past Mount Ainslie. Drive, walk or cycle to the lookout and enjoy the impressive scenery, lovely at all times but a particular treat at sunrise and sunset.

• Overnight: Canberra

DAY 2• Take off at dawn in a hot air balloon for a magical way to

experience the city from above.• Tower over tiny versions of famous buildings from around

the world and ride the mini steam train at the delightful Cockington Green Gardens.

• Join Jayson and Australia’s best truffle dog team on an exhilarating truffle hunt experience at The Truffle Farm Canberra (seasonal).

• Take part in a real paddock to plate experience at the award winning Pialligo Estate. Join a tour of the farm with the Estates very own Horticulturist and pick up some tips and tricks before dining in the picturesque Garden Pavilions.

• Overnight: Canberra

DAY 3• Sample fresh regional produce and find unique Australian

souvenirs at the award-winning Old Bus Depot Markets (only on Sundays), then hop next-door to the Canberra Glassworks to watch glass artists in action on the hotshop floor.

• Discover where Australia’s stories live at the National Museum of Australia.

• Visit the world’s largest collection of Indigenous Australian artwork at the National Gallery of Australia.

• Uncover the mysteries of science at Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre where you can learn through fun and interactive displays and hands-on-experiences.

• Overnight: Canberra

DAY 4• Get back to nature at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve which offers

outstanding natural wildlife experiences. Spot kangaroos, koalas, emus and the elusive platypus in their natural surroundings on one of the gentle self guided walks through the reserve.

• Check out a 3.8 billion-year-old moon rock and discover what astronauts eat in space at the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex.

• Take a hike and follow one of the walking tracks or pack a picnic and visit the majestic Gibraltar Falls in Namadgi National Park.

• Depart Canberra or extend your stay to explore the Canberra region.

DINING SUGGESTIONS BRADDON PRECINCT Italian and Sons, Rye Cafe, eightysix, Grease Monkey, Lazy Su

NEWACTON PRECINCT Mocan & Green Grout, Bicicletta, Monster Kitchen and Bar, Parlour Wine Room

CITY CENTRE PRECINCT Akiba, CBD Dumpling House, Shorty’s, Sammy’s Kitchen, Alter Ego

KINGSTON/KINGSTON FORESHORE Pomegranate, Penny University, Agostinis, Morks, Molto Italian

Poachers Pantry