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Best Things to Do in Canberra, with kids
Bowen Park is 66% Kids-Friendly
Open grass, scooter-friendly paths and picnic tables let children run, ride and eat outdoors, but there are no swings, slides or water play, so parents must bring all play equipment.
Recommended visit duration: 2–3 hours
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Mount Stromlo Observatory is 66% Kids-Friendly
Kids can read interactive trail signs, picnic, and gaze through telescopes, but evening cold, no on-site toilets, and a 1 km walk to playground demand careful parental logistics.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Black Mountain Nature Reserve is 63% Kids-Friendly
Short Forest Loop and Link Walk suit children’s stamina and have wildlife signs for learning, yet lack of toilets, playgrounds or water taps means families must carry supplies and plan breaks.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Gungahlin Lakes Golf & Community Club is 63% Kids-Friendly
Indoor play corner, Tuesday free kids meals, flat lakeside cycle paths, and junior golf clinics engage kids, yet water hazards and gaming lounge require close adult supervision.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Harmonie German Club is 62% Kids-Friendly
Children are allowed at markets, Oktoberfest family day and in the restaurant until 6 pm, with a jumping castle and kids' schnitzel, yet loud crowds, late-night ban, and no playroom lower suitability.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Llewellyn Hall is 61% Kids-Friendly
Family concerts welcome children and staff store prams, but there is no play area, no baby-change bench, and long sitting times can challenge comfort for kids under 12.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Scrivener Dam lookout is 60% Kids-Friendly
Children like the flat dam-crest walk, bird-spotting and bike ride, but unfenced water edges and no toilets mean constant supervision and off-site bathroom stops are essential.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Mount Painter Nature Reserve is 60% Kids-Friendly
School-age kids can walk the 2–5 km loops and spot birds or ruins, but there are no toilets, drinking water or railings, and several steep loose sections demand close supervision.
Recommended visit duration: 2–3 hours
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Riddle Room Canberra is 58% Kids-Friendly
Children aged 10–12 may enter if an adult joins, making some rooms fun teamwork, yet the 14+ recommendation, higher prices, and lack of kid-specific amenities reduce suitability.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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