Float with the breeze and enjoy the spectacular birds-eye view over the nation’s capital!  Be rewarded with stunning views of the Parliamentary Triangle, and Lake Burley Griffin.

Enjoy the traditional champagne celebration after you come back down to earth after three hours in the clouds.

Garema Pl
Phone: (02) 6248 0936

This traditional Italian restaurant has a wide variety of pasta standards, and is packed every weekend.  Sit alfresco on the concourse, or enjoy the warm indoors.  The food is just like Mama makes it – and it’s true “service with a smile” here at Mama’s Trattoria.

Kennedy St, Kingston
Phone (02) 3239 3200

On a sunny corner, Pizzazz offers a wide range of teas and fresh juice.  Have a sweet or savoury breakfast, or enjoy a wood-fired gourmet pizza for lunch.

54 Giles St, Kingston
Phone (02) 6295 0318

Hoang Hau is a Vietnamese/Chinese restaurant.  The name translates to “imperial queen”, and provides authentic cuisine at a great price.  Open from lunch till late, there’s plenty of nearby parking.

Barrine Drive, Parkes
Phone (02) 6230 7134

Overlooking Lake Burley Griffen, The Deck is an excellent choice for breakfast or lunch.  Set alfresco and enjoy the breeze over the lake.

4 Irvint Street, Woden
Ph (02) 6282 1700

There are three Belluci’s in Canberra, each with a relaxed atmosphere and excellent Italian cuisine.  The well-rounded menu offers risotto, pastas, pizzas, and meats.  Often very busy, be sure you make a reservation.

Summernats is Australia’s ultimate car show.  There’s plenty to see & do this weekend, with show cars, street machines, burn outs, and peddle-to-the-metal entertainment!

Don’t miss this awesome weekend, including fireworks, stuntshows, and heart-pumping drag races.

Canberra has a rich culture of wine-making, and has an annual celebration of the wine harvest.  Experience the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of the festival.  Try the wine tasting, and kick off your shoes for the grape stomping event.

There are over 30 cellar doors and cafes to choose from, so spend a day exploring this local celebration!

What better place to celebrate Australia Day than in our nation’s capital?  There’s something for everyone, with activities ranging from bush picnics and live music festivals to children’s entertainment.

Stick around for the big fireworks finale and water spectacular on Lake Burley Griffin.

The ANZAC Day Dawn Service is a time-honoured Australian tradition.  We crawl out of our beds at an uncomfortably early hour, and pay our respects to the brave Australian and New Zealand soldiers who gave their lives at Gallipoli in World War 1.

Visit the Australian War Memorial in Canberra for one of the nation’s most moving ceremonies.  Thousands gather by candlelight to experience the emotion of the Lone Bugler, and gain a true understanding of the ANZAC Legend.