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Best Things to Do in Canberra, couple trip
Lake Burley Griffin is 92% Couple-Friendly
Pairs can book a dawn balloon flight, share an electric picnic boat or take a sunset cruise, and lakeside lawns give private picnic space, so the setting feels distinctly romantic and varied.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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National Zoo & Aquarium is 92% Couple-Friendly
Couples can book adults-only “Woo at the Zoo” tours, sunset safaris or stay at Jamala Lodge beside big cats, while shaded trails and picnic lawns offer relaxed private time.
Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours
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Kingston Foreshore is 91% Couple-Friendly
Couples find sunset GoBoat picnics, waterfront restaurants, and quiet evening strolls side-by-side, giving many romantic, low-stress options in one compact scenic precinct.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Dairy Farmers Hill Lookout is 91% Couple-Friendly
Couples get a quiet, romantic sunset lookout, a single picnic table beside the Nest III sculpture and free parking; bring your own food as no café or lighting is at the hill after dark.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Lennox Gardens is 90% Couple-Friendly
A couple can picnic under cherry blossoms, watch sunset over Lake Burley Griffin, and join the free candle festival, creating a romantic setting with no fees or booking hassles.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Palace Electric Cinemas is 89% Couple-Friendly
Licensed bar, intimate seating and frequent special preview nights create an easy date atmosphere; private hire options add exclusivity for anniversaries.
Recommended visit duration: 2–3 hours
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National Museum of Australia is 89% Couple-Friendly
Couples can share interactive exhibitions, scenic lake views from café, paid architecture or First Nations tours, and stroll gardens; seating and restrooms help make a relaxed half-day date.
Recommended visit duration: 2-4 hours
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National Gallery of Australia is 88% Couple-Friendly
Couples can share volunteer tours, stroll the lakeside sculpture garden, sip champagne at the seasonal bar, and linger over café meals, creating an easy art-filled date with few logistical issues.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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National Arboretum Canberra is 88% Couple-Friendly
Couples enjoy panoramic picnic spots, quiet forest walks, and free bonsai gallery; café meals and sunset views add romance, but gates usually close by 8 pm.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Llewellyn Hall is 88% Couple-Friendly
World-class night concerts, interval bar, and on-site café create an atmospheric date; couples can book adjoining seats easily and leave safely via the well-lit campus.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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