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Best Things to Do in Canberra, with kids
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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Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve is 90% Kids-Friendly
A large playground, flat wetlands boardwalk, ranger holiday programs and shaded BBQ zones give children varied, safe fun while parents find toilets and water within a few minutes’ walk.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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John Knight Memorial Park is 89% Kids-Friendly
Inclusive playgrounds, water creek, ducks, open lawns and disc golf keep ages 3-12 busy for hours, while shelters, toilets and BBQs let carers supervise easily and safely.
Recommended visit duration: 1-3 hours
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Lake Burley Griffin is 89% Kids-Friendly
School-age children can tackle the Aqua Park, pedal boats and fenced playgrounds, all providing lifejackets or soft surfaces, yet open water demands close adult watch, so suitability is high but not perfect.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Old Parliament House is 88% Kids-Friendly
School-age children can enjoy PlayUP, dress-up zones, code-breaking trails, craft sessions, flat lawns, and many toilets; staff and pram routes make the visit both fun and manageable for parents.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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National Museum of Australia is 86% Kids-Friendly
Children up to 12 can play in ticketed Discovery Centre, join school-holiday workshops and handle interactives in galleries; parents find toilets, change rooms and free birdwatch booklet on site.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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National Gallery of Australia is 84% Kids-Friendly
Kids up to 12 have NGA Play, activity booklets, workshops and outdoor sculptures for movement, yet fragile indoor works demand supervision and there are no playgrounds, trimming but not ruining the appeal.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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