Canberra

Enjoy an interesting tour of the Canberra Railway Museum, which is situated inside Kingston in the Australian Capital Territory. This museum is one-of-its-kinds and showcases an amazing collection of historic steam locomotives that were used back in the early centuries.

Here you can find the mainline diesel locomotives, steam locomotives, carriages, and countless other engines that were used back in the olden times. Something that you should not miss out on when here is the 140-year-old locomotive 1210 which was the very first train for this capital city in the year 1914. If you have an interest in facts and how engines work, then this is a must-add place for you in the Canberra itinerary.

Location: 7 Geijera Pl, Fyshwick ACT 2604, Australia

Timings: 10:00 am to 03:30 pm only Sunday

Among one of the most serene places to see in Canberra is Mount Ainslie that features picture-perfect vistas of nature. The layout of the mount is beautifully crafted to cater to the needs of the visitors. It is located at an elevation of 843 meters above the ground, and one can even take the bird’s eye view of the city with its vantage points.

While tracing this beautiful mountain, you can also witness a wide collection of flora & fauna. There is even a well-paved path to reach the top of the mountain where you can cycle up the trail instead of trekking it. If you are on the lookout for an adventurous yet amazing experience, then trekking this mountain is a great choice. 

Location: Mount Ainslie Drive, Canberra

Timings: All days, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

A tour to Canberra is incomplete without visiting Questacon, the National Science and Technology Centre. This center is located between the High court and National Library on the shores of sparkling Lake Burley Griffin. It offers an interactive range of science displays, and you can also indulge in various experiments all by yourself. This place was opened back in 1988 to increase the knowledge of people and is revered by tourists and locals alike.

While visiting this place, make sure to witness the science shows and learning sessions as they are quite informative and tell you about the new innovations happening around the globe. Not only this, but you can also participate in knowledge sharing if you have your own science masterwork. There are various temporary and permanent exhibitions like the H2O Soak, Science room, and several others that you can witness here, where you charge up your brain cells!

Location: King Edward Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia

Timings: All days, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

If you are looking for a place that you can cover quickly then Royal Australian Mint is the place for you. This is the place where you can learn about the heritage of the city and more about the currency of Australia. This place gets its name the Royal Australian Mint as all the coins are minted here.

When here, you can learn about coin manufacturing and take a look at the galleries that showcase the coins from early times. Not only this but you can also get your own coins minted here if they lost their shine. All the coins that are circulated in the entire Australia are manufactured here and it was opened back in 1965. This is a popular tourist destination so make sure you visit it on your Canberra trip.

Location: Denison St, Deakin ACT 2600, Australia

Timings: All days, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm