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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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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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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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