CRUISING ACTON

Discover the sights and sounds of a nation at the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia. Watch a film at Arc Cinema, enjoy classic TV and radio shows in The Front Room, and attend free presentations in the newly refurbished Theatrette. The NFSA is Australia's living archive for developing, preserving and sharing the nation's audiovisual memory. Nearly two million items span over 100 years of creative production in film, sound, broadcast and networked media. ...

Discover the sights and sounds of a nation at the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia. Watch a film at Arc Cinema, enjoy classic TV and radio shows in The Front Room, and attend free presentations in the newly refurbished Theatrette. The NFSA is Australia's living archive for developing, preserving and sharing the nation's audiovisual memory. Nearly two million items span over 100 years of creative production in film, sound, broadcast and networked media. ...

Trove Canberra is a collective of artists, designers and makers local to the Canberra region with a hidden shopfront in the heart of Canberra's city centre. All products are made in Australia. Trove members work in a diverse range of mediums and create a wide selection of products which make fabulous gifts, lovely additions to your home, or something special just for you. Browse through jewellery, clothing, millinery, ceramics, home-wares, candles, soaps, cards and more. Trove Canberra is tucked away upstairs in the Garema Centre. To discover their delights for yourself, look out for the Trove sandwich boards on the street and enter the Centre from Garema Place or Bunda Street.

The masterful centrepiece of Canberra, the large and lovely Lake Burley Griffin is an ideal water playground, whether you?re into rowing, sailing, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding or fishing. Cyclists and walkers are well catered for along the 40km shoreline, and nothing beats a picnic in its numerous parks and gardens. For those seeking a more leisurely experience, take a cruise, catch a ferry, or simply enjoy the water views from one of the many lake-side cafes and restaurants.

The Canberra and Region Visitors Centre sits within the Regatta Point precinct boasting one of Canberra?s best views. Look out over Lake Burley Griffin towards a range of iconic national attractions including Parliament House, the National Gallery of Australia, the National Library of Australia and Questacon. Purchase local and regional wines, beer, spirits and schnapps. Take a chilled bottle to your hotel, with your choice of authentic Canberra regional produce including chocolate, olive oil, honey and nuts. Pick up local designer merchandise, jewellery and souvenirs from local suppliers Jasper + Myrtle, Black Horse, Gundaroo Puzzler, Gatbi Design, Bisonhome, Land Scents, Leafy Sea Dragon and more. Choose from a range of maps and books, and kids? treats. Chat to the friendly staff and volunteers. They?re a wealth of local knowledge, offering valuable insights to help you get the most from your stay. Whether it?s a last-minute accommodation deal or tips about cool new cafes, you?ll see why they won a TripAdvisor 2017 Certificate of Excellence! Canberra's official and fully accredited tourism information centre is operated by VisitCanberra for the benefit of tourists and locals. Limited free parking available, with designated spots for caravans, camper trailers, coaches and RVs.

The ANU Classics Museum is a gem in the Canberra museum scene. Established in 1962, it has a collection of some 600 authentic artefacts concerned with life in ancient Greece and Rome. The collection spans the Mediterranean and beyond. It features examples of ancient art and objects of daily life from Greece and the Roman world, including Egypt and the Near East. The museum's areas of strength include domestic items, writing and commemoration, southern Italian pottery, and drama. Enjoy a free hour long volunteer-guided tour on the second Friday of each month.

This self-guided walk among 22 significant tree species celebrates the outstanding contribution made by Lindsay Pryor to Canberra's urban forest. Professor Lindsay Pryor (1915-1998) was a man of trees - he was an eminent Australian botanist; founder of the Australian National Botanic Gardens; Director of Parks and Gardens for the ACT; and the first Chair of the ANU Department of Botany. Highlights of the Walk include a variety of eucalypts, including Pryor's namesake Eucalyptus pryoriana; a Giant Sequoia grown from a seed from the world's largest tree - California's General Sherman; a Lace-Bark Pine collected by Pryor from the Forbidden City, Beijing; a Parana Pine from Southern Brazil; and a stand of Lombardy Poplars that predate the ANU campus. The Walk starts just outside the Hancock Library on the Australian National University's Acton campus. You can pick up a map of the walk, with information about all of the trees, from the Hancock Library or the Fenner School. Or download the ANU Walks mobile app, available on iOS and Android, which includes the Lindsay Pryor Walk, as well as many other heritage trails on campus.

The Australian Academy of Science's Shine Dome and its custom-designed furniture were created to reflect the inquiring and innovative nature of science. It was the first Canberra building to be added to the National Heritage List for its historical and architectural significance. A Canberra landmark since its construction in 1959, the Shine Dome has received numerous awards and is one of seven projects the Royal Australian Institute of Architects has nominated to the World Register of Significant Twentieth Century Architecture. While the exterior of this iconic building is easily accessible, currently the only way to experience the Shine Dome interior is to attend one of the talks in the Australian Academy of Science's Public Speaker Series. Take the opportunity to engage with scientists, academics and like minded individuals and expand your view of the universe. The Shine Dome is available for hire.