Best Things to Do in Canberra, solo trip

Telstra Tower is 67% Solo-Friendly

The tower interior and exhibition stay shut until at least March 2026, yet free summit car-park, bushwalks and city-sunset photography still give a rewarding half-day for independent visitors; confirm dates first.

Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours

Boundless Playground is 65% Solo-Friendly

Lakefront paths invite jogging, cycling and photography, and shaded benches suit quiet reading, but with no adult rides the site entertains a solo visitor only briefly.

Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours

KFC Lookout Belconnen is 65% Solo-Friendly

The small rise is easy for one adult to access, offers quirky photo angles and a quick chicken snack; but there is no seating, shade or bathroom, so plan a short visit.

Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours

Riddle Room Canberra is 63% Solo-Friendly

A solo traveler can book Splash Lab alone, but every escape room requires at least two players, so choices are limited and depend on joining strangers or skipping half the venue.

Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours

Pod Playground is 57% Solo-Friendly

A solo traveller can photograph the giant acorn pods, join the 20-min Welcome Walk and sketch on benches, yet most equipment is child-oriented so adult engagement is limited.

Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours

Hijinx Hotel Canberra is 51% Solo-Friendly

A solo guest may drink at the bar or play mini-golf alone, but the signature challenge rooms insist on a two-person booking, so part of the venue stays inaccessible without company.

Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours

Missing Klues Escape Rooms is 34% Solo-Friendly

The venue requires at least two paying players, so a lone visitor must arrange strangers or pay for empty slots, which makes the experience inconvenient but not completely impossible.

Escape Rooms Canberra is 30% Solo-Friendly

The venue requires at least two players in every escape room, so a solo traveler must pay for a second slot and may struggle without teammates, which limits value and enjoyment.