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Best Things to Do in Canberra, with kids
Lennox Gardens is 74% Kids-Friendly
Kids will enjoy open lawns, picnic spots, sculptures and geocache hunts; however, there is no playground or supervised activities, so bring your own games and keep watch near water.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Sundown Villas is 74% Kids-Friendly
Kids can use the playground, shallow pool and games room, while kitchenette and BBQ aid meals, yet there is no lifeguard or kids club so parents must supervise closely.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 days
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Thoroughbred Park is 74% Kids-Friendly
On Family Focus Cup Day under-18s enter free and enjoy rides, pony cycles and petting zoo, plus open grass for picnics; however gambling, loud PA and limited play gear on regular days lower suitability.
Recommended visit duration: 34 hours
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Hijinx Hotel Canberra is 74% Kids-Friendly
Children aged 5–12 are allowed until 20:00 and can play all rooms or mini-golf on discounted family deals, yet there is no soft-play zone, no stroller parking and constant adult supervision is required.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Holey Moley Golf Club Canberra is 74% Kids-Friendly
Children 5–12 may play mini-golf and Hijinx rooms with an adult until 8 pm, discounted family bundles exist, yet loud music and alcohol service may bother some parents.
Recommended visit duration: 2–3 hours
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Australian War Memorial is 72% Kids-Friendly
Children can view planes, submarines, and vivid dioramas and run in the Sculpture Garden, yet the former Discovery Zone is closed, so interactive play is reduced and long visits may tire them.
Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours
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Mount Ainslie is 72% Kids-Friendly
Kids can run at the summit, spot kangaroos and learn war history on the trail, and you can drive if legs tire; no toilets, shade structures or playground require short stays and supplies.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Canberra Theatre Centre is 72% Kids-Friendly
Kids can enjoy magic or relaxed performances, booster seats and pram parking are free, yet show times run late and tickets cost more, so patience, seats, and budget are required.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Escape Rooms Canberra is 71% Kids-Friendly
Rooms like Curio permit children aged six to twelve with adults and feature lighthearted puzzles, but at least three players are required and there are no child-specific facilities.
Recommended visit duration: 2–3 hours
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Canberra Glassworks is 71% Kids-Friendly
Children can safely view fiery demos behind glass and join age-8+ tours or small kiln workshops, but under-8s only watch and must be closely supervised near hot areas.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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