Discover Canberra’s winter wonderland: Family fun activities to do these holidays

Parenting News 28 Jun 23 By

Snow Corin Forest

From museums to snow ball fights, we’ve got you covered.

Planning a family trip to Canberra these school holidays? Australia’s capital city has loads of things for families to do during the colder months.

From snow park fun to awesome indoor attractions, Canberra has plenty to offer. Explore museums, visit the zoo, brush up on your science skills and so much more!

Check out our round-up of family fun activities below.

10 things to do in Canberra during the winter school holidays

1. Play in the snow at Corin Forest.

2. Encounter animals big and small at the National Zoo and Aquarium.

3. Spectacular science shows at Questacon.

4. Roam through the interactive National Dinosaur Museum.

Snow Corin Forest
Build a snowman, ride toboggans a throw snowballs in the snow play area at Corin Forest. (Image: VisitCanberra)

5. Learn about plants and animals that live in the Australian Bush at the  Australian National Botanic Gardens 

6. Visit the Royal Australian Mint

7. The award-winning POD playground at the National Arboretum Canberra will have kids climbing structures and testing out slides, swings, giant acorn cubbies and music-making instruments

8. Enjoy a night out at MEGAfauna afterDARK

Pat a snake
Meet some amazing creatures at the National Zoo and Aquarium. (Image: Tourism Australia)

9. Take your little wizards to the Harry Potter themed Quizzic Alley shop and join a potion making class

10. Ski year-round at Vertikal Indoor Snow Sports – the perfect place to try skiing or train before your visit to the snowfields.

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