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Best Things to Do in Canberra, with kids
National Zoo & Aquarium is 95% Kids-Friendly
Kids up to 12 can conquer the 55-station AdventureLand playground, watch lively keeper feeds, and join 6 yrs+ wildlife tours, with toilets, BBQs and pram-friendly paths nearby.
Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours
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Questacon - National Science and Technology Centre is 95% Kids-Friendly
Children 4–12 can press, build and climb across most exhibits, feel earthquakes, join lively shows, and find restrooms and café on every level, making an all-day educational outing smooth.
Recommended visit duration: 4-5 hours
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National Dinosaur Museum is 94% Kids-Friendly
Hands-on fossil area, activity sheets, outdoor models and birthday packages give children rich learning and play, with family tickets and safe paths making it almost perfect.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Pod Playground is 93% Kids-Friendly
Kids 3-12 can climb the acorn cubbies, nets and slides, try musical bridges, and use nearby toilets; plentiful free play makes it almost perfect for a family outing.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Boundless Playground is 92% Kids-Friendly
Fully-fenced inclusive zones give slides, rope nets, water play, sand diggers and accessible swings, plus nearby toilets and BBQs, letting kids up to 12 play safely for hours.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Weston Park is 92% Kids-Friendly
Kids get a huge playground, miniature train, mini-golf, orienteering course and wading pool all close to BBQs and toilets. Open water and bikes mean parents must supervise.
Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours
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National Arboretum Canberra is 92% Kids-Friendly
Kids get a fenced Pod Playground, flat bike paths, free bonsai gallery, toilets with change tables, and school-holiday programs; supervise near steep slopes and bring sun protection.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Cockington Green Gardens is 91% Kids-Friendly
Children up to 12 press animation buttons, ride the steam train, tackle a playground and picnic on lawns; wide paths and low fencing simplify supervision and make the visit stress-free.
Recommended visit duration: 3–4 hours
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Yerrabi Pond District Park is 91% Kids-Friendly
Children up to 12 love the giant flying-fox, skate ramps and nature play space; flat paths, toilets and barbecues aid supervision, but pond swimming is banned during algae alerts.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Canberra Reptile Zoo is 91% Kids-Friendly
Kids up to 12 can dig for fossils, safely hold lizards during keeper shows, and view crocs through glass; flat paths, toilets and value family tickets add convenience for parents.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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