• The National Gallery of Australia has a wide and varied collection on display and is well worth a visit while you're in Canberra. There will be a number of exhibitions showing over Easter which are listed further down.
  
• Boat Cruises on the Lake - see many of Canberra's landmarks from a different perspective with departures from both sides of the lake at the Yacht Club and the Acton Ferry Terminal.




• Self-guided walks and drives.




• Parliament House - free entry with frequent guided tours




• Museum of Modern Democracy at Old Parliament House.




• Wander through the Australian National Botanic Gardens and enjoy a coffee at the open air cafe'.




• Get in with the Cheetahs at the National Zoo and Aquarium.




• View Canberra from above at Black Mountain Tower (Telstra Tower) - enjoy views of Canberra from above.




• The National Museum of Australia focuses on Australian history, culture and society. It has a range of changing exhibitons in addition to its usual collection; the exhibition "Water" is on show until 16 May 2010.




• The recently opened National Portrait Gallery hosts a range of public and family programs.




• The Australian War Memorial offers a unique glimpse into the lives of the soldiers (and families) that endure the conflict of war.




• Make a dollar coin at the Royal Australian Mint.




• Questacon, National Science and Technology Centre - Kids, teens and those young-at-heart will love this interactive science exhibit. There are 7 hands-on exhibitions and special 1/2 shows for 2 to 6 year olds and their carers - all included in the admission price.




• The vast and wide ranging collection at the National Gallery of Australia and its magnificent international exhibitions.




• The Canberra Railway Museum houses displays of historic locomotives, passenger cars, freight vehicles, track machinery and railway memorabilia.




• Lanyon Homestead lies at the foot of the Brindabellas and consists of the 1850's homestead and a range of outbuildings set within superb gardens in a landscape of great natural beauty.




• Venture into a miniature world at Cockington Green where meticulously crafted miniature buildings are set within beautifully landscaped gardens.




• Across the road from Cockington Green, is the National Dinosaur Museum which focuses on both education and entertainment.




• Nestled by Lake Burley Griffin, Blundell's Cottage, built about 1860 for workers on the 'Duntroon' estate was lived in until the 1950's.

View over Lake Burley - National Library, Questacon, National Gallery, Carillion

View over Parliament House towards Mt Ainslie - Old Parliament House (Museum of Modern Democracy), National Library, Questacon, National Gallery of Australia, Carillion