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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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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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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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National Portrait Gallery is 88% Couple-Friendly
Free guided walks, calm exhibition halls and a terrace café let couples share art and lunch easily; access is smooth, yet limited interactive or romantic extras stop it reaching a perfect score.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Parliament House is 86% Couple-Friendly
Couples can combine architecture tours with paid high tea overlooking the city and garden strolls, but limited evening opening hours and security screening reduce date-night atmosphere.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Australian War Memorial is 86% Couple-Friendly
Couples can join free guided tours, share moving Last Post ceremonies, visit the café for a break, and browse exhibits together, but the tone is serious rather than romantic.
Recommended visit duration: 2-4 hours
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Mount Ainslie is 86% Couple-Friendly
Couples enjoy panoramic sunrise-sunset views, picnic tables and photo spots reached by car or shared walk; lack of on-site café or restrooms means bringing food and timing visits.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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