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Canberra Family and Canberra's Children's Attractions
(Canberra, Australian Capital Territory - ACT, Australia AU)



Canberra has plenty of affordable attractions for children and families, such as a number of popular Canberra theme parks, Canberra wildlife parks and zoos, Canberra waterparks with fast slides, adventure playgrounds, and Canberra's National Aquarium, with an underwater tunnel, giant sharks and entertaining stingrays. There are also numerous interesting museums for children to visit in Canberra and in other nearby areas of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), with interactive displays designed especially for children, such as the National Dinosaur Museum.

During Australia's school holidays and vacations, many of the tourist attractions in Canberra and throughout the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) feature extra activities for children, including workshops and theatrical performances for children. When visiting Canberra, the parks and gardens provide an ideal place for children to run around and play.




Canberra's parks are often particularly suitable for children in Canberra - such as Weston Park in the Yarralumla area of Canberra, which contains excellent playground areas, mazes and other attractions for children and families in the Canberra area.

The tourist information centres in Canberra contain useful leaflets and factsheets about children's attractions in Canberra, entitled 'Children's Activities, Parks and Playgrounds in Canberra'.

Canberra Children's Attractions: National Zoo and Aquarium - Lady Denman Drive, Yarralumla, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory (ACT), 2600, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 6287 8400
Canberra's National Zoo and Aquarium is the perfect attraction for children and families. Home to a wealth of sealife, attractions at the National Aquarium include newly-hatched baby sharks, adult sharks, an underwater tunnel, friendly stingrays, marine fish, lobster tanks and numerous landscaped aquariums.

The popular National Zoo and Wildlife Park, next to the National Aquarium, features many indigenous animals and more exotic creatures, such as dingoes, koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, lions and tigers. Located in the Yarralumla area of Canberra, close to Canberra city centre, the National Zoo and Aquarium provides a popular day out for all the family.
Canberra children's attraction open: daily - 09:00 to 17:30
Canberra children's attraction admission: charge, discounts available for senior citizens, children and families

Canberra Children's Attractions: Australian Reptile Centre - Gold Creek Village, Barton Highway, Nicholls, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory (ACT), 2913, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 6253 8533
The Australian Reptile Centre, in the Gungahlin district of Canberra, is always a popular attraction for children visiting the Canberra area. With many enormous snakes, giant lizards, informative displays and much more besides, Canberra's Australian Reptile Centre is divided into different temperate zones.
Canberra children's attraction open: daily - 10:00 to 17:00
Canberra children's attraction admission: charge, discounts available for senior citizens,

Canberra Children's Attractions: Big Splash Waterpark - 1 Catchpole Street, Macquarie, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory (ACT), 2614, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 6251 1144
The Big Splash Waterpark is located in the Belconnen area of Canberra and is the perfect spot to cool down on hot days. Ideal for children of all ages, highlights at Canberra's Big Splash Waterpark include thrilling waterslides, swimming pools, water toys and play areas for younger children.
Canberra children's attraction open: December to April, Monday to Friday - 06:00 to 19:00, Saturday and Sunday - 09:00 to 18:00
Canberra children's attraction admission: charge

Canberra Children's Attractions: Canberra Space Centre - Stromlo Road, North Canberra, Australian Capital Territory (ACT), Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 6201 7838
The exciting Canberra Space Centre, on the outskirts of Canberra, is a popular attraction for children and families staying in Canberra. Featuring many noisy and lively hands-on displays, attractions at the Canberra Space Centre include regular films about space travel, a theatre area, artefacts from outer space and a gift shop.
Canberra children's attraction open: daily - 09:00 to 17:00
Canberra children's attraction admission: free

Canberra Children's Attractions: Downunderland Amusement Park - Australian Heritage Village, Federal Highway, Watson, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory (ACT), 2602, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 6241 2857
The lively Downunderland Amusement Park is a major attraction for children of all ages and is close to central Canberra. Part of the local Australian Heritage Village, highlights at Canberra's Downunderland Amusement Park include fast rides, children's playground areas, picnic spots, barbecue facilities and pleasant gardens.
Canberra children's attraction open: Saturday and Sunday - 10:00 to 16:00
Canberra children's attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children

Canberra Children's Attractions: Cockington Green - 11 Gold Creek Road, Nicholls, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory (ACT), 2913, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 6230 2273
The Cockington Green miniature village is a charming attraction, for children and families. Based on an actual English village, with model houses, tiny manicured gardens and fascinating miniature replications, Cockington Green is situated in Canberra's Gungahlin district.
Canberra children's attraction open: daily - 09:30 to 17:00
Canberra children's attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children and families

Canberra Children's Attractions: Children's Fun Factory - 4 Jenke Circuit, Kambah, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory (ACT), 2902, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 6296 3409
Situated in the Tuggeranong area of Canberra, the Children's Fun Factory is a large, indoor play centre for young children. Attractions at Canberra's Children's Fun Factory include climbing equipment, ball pits, slides, tunnels, soft play areas for toddlers, seating and a café.
Canberra children's attraction open: daily - 09:30 to 17:30
Canberra children's attraction admission: charge, discounts available for younger children

Canberra Children's Attractions: Kid's Rampage - Tuggeranong Square, Reed Street, Greenway, Tuggeranong, Australian Capital Territory (ACT), 2900, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 6293 9007
Kid's Rampage is another popular indoor play centre for young children and can be found in Canberra's Tuggeranong district. With bouncy castles, climbing frames, slides and much more besides, Canberra's Kid's Rampage is the perfect place where children can really let off steam.
Canberra children's attraction open: Monday to Friday - 10:00 to 16:00, Saturday and Sunday - 10:00 to 17:00
Canberra children's attraction admission: charge

Canberra Children's Attractions: Tralee Station - Tralee Street, Hume, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory (ACT), 2620, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 6260 1383
Tralee Station, on the outskirts of Canberra, is a large and lively mixture of rural outdoor activities, demonstrations and attractions. Highlight's at the Tralee Station include sheep shearing, boomerang demonstrations and a number of native Australian animals, including kangaroos.
Canberra children's attraction open: daily - hours vary
Canberra children's attraction admission: charge

 
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