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Best Things to Do in Canberra, with kids
Yarralumla Play Station is 90% Kids-Friendly
Kids up to 12 can ride Bluebell, stop at Farm Friends to pat goats, climb the playground and tackle child-priced mini golf; fenced tracks and staff supervision boost safety, although multiple paid tickets add up.
Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours
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Royal Australian Mint is 90% Kids-Friendly
Children up to 12 can watch minting robots, play touch-screen design games, press their own coin, and join holiday craft sessions; wide aisles, toilets and picnic lawns support parents.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 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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Timezone & Zone Bowling Belconnen is 89% Kids-Friendly
Adjustable bumpers, mini lanes, bumper cars, ticket prizes and party rooms directly target 5-12 year-olds; staff supervise, café offers kids’ meals, but parents should budget for many paid extras.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 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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Commonwealth Park is 88% Kids-Friendly
Castle playground, scavenger sheets and boat hire keep 3-12s active and engaged; flat paths, toilets and picnic lawns help parents supervise easily for a low-cost half-day.
Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours
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Kambah Adventure Park is 88% Kids-Friendly
Children up to twelve can spend hours on giant nets, slides, junior and senior flying foxes, sandpit, and scooter bowl, with toilets and shaded tables nearby, making it a top free day out.
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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Canberra Walk-In Aviary is 88% Kids-Friendly
Children up to 12 receive fruit and mealworms to feed birds, tick species lists, and learn wildlife care on safe pram-wide paths; sudden landings mean adults must supervise but risk is low.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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