Attractions Nearby Canberra, Day Trips and Excursions

(Canberra, Australian Capital Territory - ACT, Australia)

Canberra contains a wealth of important tourist attractions, but nearby Canberra you will find a huge selection of villages, town and cities, full of local, historic tourist attractions, heritage buildings and national parks.

These attractions nearby Canberra include Bywong Town Gold Mining Village - full of gold rush history and related attractions; Goulburn - one of the oldest cities in Australia; Huskisson - a scenic area with white sandy beaches, dolphin watching, whale watching and scuba diving; Kangaroo Valley - with many natural beauty spots and attractions; Murrumbateman - a major wine region near Canberra; Queanbeyan - a small, compact city within driving distance of Canberra, containing cheap hotels; the Snowy Mountains - home to a number of ski resorts; and the city of Sydney - one of Australia's most famous cities, just a three hour drive from central Canberra.


These impressive tourist attractions and excursions are easy to reach from Canberra and are worth a visit when staying in the Canberra and Australian Capital Territory (ACT).

Sydney

Tel: +61 0(2) 9240 8786
With regular bus connections and fast highways, including the Barton Highway and the Hume Highway, Sydney is around 320 km / 200 miles from Canberra and is overflowing with some of Australia's most famous attractions. Sydney is also one of Australia's most lively and exciting cities and attractions include the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the famous Sydney Opera House and stretches of magnificent beaches, such as Bondi Beach and Coogee Beach. The nearby city of Sydney is a popular excursion from Canberra.

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Binalong

Address: Binalong Road, Hume Highway, Binalong, New South Wales (NSW), 2584, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)2 6226 2557
Binalong is a small village within easy driving distance of Canberra. Steeped in history, attractions at Binalong include a number of heritage buildings and the grave of famous Australian poet, Banjo Paterson.

Boorowa

Address: Lachlan Valley Way, Hume Highway, Boorowa, New South Wales (NSW), 2586, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)2 6385 3692
Located on the outskirts of Canberra, the small town of Boorowa is a popular excursion from Canberra, featuring many interesting local attractions, speciality shops, highly regarded restaurants and riverside walks.

Bowning

Address: Hume Highway, Bowning, New South Wales (NSW), 2582, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)2 6266 2557
Bowning is a charming village, just a short drive from central Canberra. Containing numerous heritage buildings and walking trails, the main attractions at Bowning include the Binalong Motor Museum, home to many vintage vehicles.

Bundanoon

Address: Penrose Road, Bundanoon, New South Wales (NSW), 2578, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)2 4871 2888
The scenic village of Bundanoon is only a short journey from Canberra and has much to offer visitors and tourists. Some of the main attractions in Bundanoon include impressive restaurants, handicraft shops, glow worm caves and the vast Morton National Park.

Bungendore

Address: Kings Highway, Bungendore, New South Wales (NSW), 2621, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)2 6238 042
Bungendore is a tiny village on the outskirts of Canberra, full of interesting local shops, selling a variety of souvenirs and handmade arts and crafts.

Bywong Town Gold Mining Village

Address: Milynn Road, Bywong, New South Wales (NSW), 2621, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)2 6236 9183
The Bywong Town Gold Mining Village, close to Canberra, is popular with visitors staying in Canberra. Steeped in gold-mining history, the Bywong Town Gold Mining Village contains a historic gold mine and much memorabilia from the gold rush in the mid-19th century.

Cowra

Address: Mid-Western Highway, Cowra, New South Wales (NSW), 2794, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)2 6342 4333
Cowra is a small and vibrant town within driving distance of Canberra. With many attractions, such as landscaped gardens, museums and local festivals, Cowra is also home to many excellent restaurants and cafés.

Crookwell

Address: Goulburn Road, Crookwell, New South Wales (NSW), 2583, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)2 4832 1988
The town of Crookwell, nearby Canberra, is full of gold mining memorabilia and is close to a number of small gold-mining areas. Containing a local museum, mills and heritage buildings, Crookwell is just a short trip from Canberra.

Goulburn

Address: Hume Highway, Goulburn, New South Wales (NSW), 2580, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)2 4823 4492
Goulburn can be reached in less than one hour from central Canberra and is one of the oldest cities in Australia. Founded in 1833, Goulburn has a population of around 21,000 and also has much to offer visitors in the Canberra area. Famous for producing fine merino wool, attractions in Goulburn include the Goulburn Visitors' Centre, the Old Goulburn Brewery - Australia's oldest brewery dating back to 1836, the Big Merino structure and the historic Goulburn courthouse.

Huskisson

Address: Huskisson Road, Huskisson, New South Wales (NSW), 2540, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)2 4421 0778
Huskisson, one of the oldest towns of Jervis Bay, is an attractive area with many attractions, including white sandy beaches, water sports, dolphin watching, whale watching and scuba diving.

Kangaroo Valley

Address: Kangaroo Valley, New South Wales (NSW), 2577, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)2 4465 1150
The scenic Kangaroo Valley is a short excursion from Canberra and Kangaroo Valley features many natural beauty spots, canoeing and swimming on the nearby Kangaroo and Shoalhaven Rivers, numerous antiques stores, handicraft shops and friendly cafés.

Murrumbateman

Address: Barton Highway, Murrumbateman, New South Wales (NSW), 2582, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)2 6226 2557
Murrumbateman, one of Canberra's suburban areas, is a major wine region, with a good selection of vineyards and wineries. Guided wine tours, wine tasting and wine appreciation lessons are available at many of Murrumbateman's vineyards.

Queanbeyan

Address: Kings Highway, Queanbeyan, New South Wales (NSW), 2620, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)2 6298 0241
Queanbeyan, on the outskirts of Canberra, is a small, compact city just 12 km / 7 miles from central Canberra. Home to cheap accommodation, shopping centres, popular restaurants and parklands, other attractions at Queanbeyan include many heritage buildings, walking trails and the Googong Dam.

Taralga

Address: Goulburn Road, Taralga, New South Wales (NSW), 2580, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)2 4283 4492
Taralga village is just a short drive from Canberra and contains a number of important and extremely historic attractions, such as old houses and heritage buildings. Other attractions at Taralga include cafés, restaurants, local shops, many seasonal festivals and remnants of the Taralga's historic wood industry.

Yass

Address: Barton Highway, Yass, New South Wales (NSW), 2582, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)2 6226 2557
Yass is a small wool town with a population of around 5,000 people. With a visitors' centre, walking trails and breathtaking views, the most popular tourist attractions at Yass include the National Trust's Cooma Cottage and the Hamilton Hume Museum.