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Weekend itinerary

48 hours in Canberra

The perfect weekend, hour by hour — where to eat, drink, explore and stay. Every stop is one of our highest-rated Canberra spots, so you can just turn up.

Friday

  1. Evening

    Dinner to kick off the weekend

    Akiba Civic
    70

    Wood-fired Asian BBQ restaurant with cocktails in a modern Civic venue.

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  2. Nightcap

    A drink nearby

    Loquita Civic
    69

    Loquita is a highly rated venue in Civic, Canberra, combining dining, drinks, and a brewery atmosphere in the heart of the precinct.

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Saturday

  1. Morning

    Coffee first

    TRADIES CAFE AND BAR Fyshwick
    69

    Highly-rated cafe and bar in Fyshwick serving coffee and casual meals to locals and workers.

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  2. Late morning

    Get outdoors

    Tuggeranong Town Park Beach Tuggeranong
    43

    Beaches in Tuggeranong, Canberra.

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  3. Lunch

    Lunch with a view

    OMI Canberra Civic
    70

    OMI Canberra is a restaurant located on Bunda Street in Civic, Canberra's city centre.

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  4. Afternoon

    Soak up the culture

    National Gallery of Australia Braddon
    67

    Major art museum in Parkes featuring Australian, international, and Indigenous art collections in a striking modern building.

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  5. Evening

    The big night-out dinner

    The Boat House Kingston
    66

    The Boat House is a restaurant in Kingston, Canberra, located at Grevillea Park on Menindee Drive. It features live music and holds a strong 4.7-star rating from over 800 reviews.

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  6. Night

    Out on the town

    Canberra Theatre Centre Civic
    65

    Plays and music in a modern building with 3 venues ranging from large and historic to intimate.

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Sunday

  1. Morning

    A long, lazy brunch

    AL Manoosh Lebanese Bakery and More Woden
    65

    Bakeries in Woden, Canberra.

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  2. Midday

    One last wander

    Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets Fyshwick
    66

    Longtime Fyshwick produce and specialty market with fresh fruit, seafood, meat and diverse independent shops.

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