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Best Things to Do in Canberra, solo trip
Canberra Southern Cross Club Jamison is 78% Solo-Friendly
Trivia nights, live jazz, café and bar give a solo visitor social or quiet options, and the venue is safe, well lit, and easy to reach by bus or free parking.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Cockington Green Gardens is 77% Solo-Friendly
A solo traveler sets their own pace, photographing detailed miniature landmarks, reading display boards and riding the AUD3 steam train; small grounds and weekend crowds may curb quiet moments.
Recommended visit duration: 3-5 hours
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Civic Square is 75% Solo-Friendly
Free CMAG shows, art-lined square, quiet library work spots and frequent theatre events give solos varied, low-cost activities. Central location and flat surfaces make independent roaming easy.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Zone Bowling Tuggeranong is 75% Solo-Friendly
The centre lets individuals book lanes, play single-player arcade games and relax in the café; staff handle shoe hire easily, but loud music and a social atmosphere may not suit quiet seekers.
Recommended visit duration: 2–3 hours
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Kambah Adventure Park is 75% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can use the flying fox, skate bowl, and quiet lawns for exercise or reading, but the park lacks cafes, guided tours, or evening activity, so it suits daytime recreation only.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Mount Stromlo Observatory is 75% Solo-Friendly
A solo traveler can walk the heritage trail by day and join cheap public astronomy nights; activities are self-paced and no family amenities are needed, but limited buses mean driving or rideshare.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Yarralumla Play Station is 71% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can enjoy 18-hole mini golf, a scenic café break and lakeside walks in a safe park, but the train needs more riders to depart and the family-focused atmosphere may feel less engaging solo.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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National Convention Centre Canberra is 71% Solo-Friendly
The centre hosts public conferences and concerts, offers architectural interest and free Wi-Fi, so a solo visitor can engage easily, but access depends on scheduled events not daily exhibits.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Next Gen Canberra is 70% Solo-Friendly
The gym, heated pools, courts and 100+ classes fill a solo itinerary, but entry needs a paid membership or guest pass, so last-minute tourists face extra cost and paperwork.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Holey Moley Golf Club Canberra is 69% Solo-Friendly
The venue sells single 9-hole tickets, mini-golf is social and fast, the bar offers company, yet many games and karaoke rooms price better for groups, so plan off-peak visits.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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