UNIQUE EXPERIENCES ARANDA

Indulge yourself and escape from the everyday in the national collection of Australian plants.See the rare and the beautiful.Hear the native birdsong.Walk our winding paths.Explore the Rainforest Gully, the Rock Garden, the Eucalypt Lawn and the Mallee Shrublands on marked trails.Browse Canberra\'s best range of nature publications at the Botanical Bookshop.Then relax in Canberra\'s most popular garden cafe, Hudson\'s in the Gardens.

The National Zoo & Aquarium is one of Australia’s largest private zoos, and located only five minutes from the centre of Canberra. The zoo exhibits a large variety of land and aquatic animals that include everything from lion fish to African lions as well as many other endangered species. Come and have a wander around or participate in one of our amazing hands on experiences such as Meet a Cheetah, Zooventure Tour or the WOW Tour.

Connect with Canberra\'s Contemporary Art Space!

CCAS is one of a national network of contemporary arts organisations (CAOs) dedicated to the generation, presentation and promotion of innovative contemporary visual arts practice in Australia. Its program of exhibitions, performances, artists’ talks and publications aims provide opportunities for artists in the ACT to exhibit their work within a context of current national and international practice.

Venture out of the city and discover the Canberra Irish Club. Enjoy Karaoke on Friday nights, and bands and cheap Drinks from 1pm Every Sunday. Canberra Irish Club also host the comedy talent search Green Faces each year. One of you will need to become a member to sign the rest of your group in. A single one year membership costs only a nominal fee. Remember to hang onto your membership card for the next time you visit. Canberra Irish Club is located in Weston which is approximately 10 kilometres from the city centre.

Aboriginal Dreamings Gallery in the heart of Gold Creek Village is a must-see destination for Aboriginal art collectors. Aboriginal Dreamings Gallery has been bringing Aboriginal art to Canberra for 25 years. See an extensive collection of Aboriginal art from remote Aboriginal art regions. A feature of the Gallery's collection is the paintings by famous Old Masters comprising collectable artworks by Rover Thomas, Emily Kame Kngwarreye, Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri, Turkey Tolson Tjupurrula, Jack Britten, Ada Bird Petyarre and Eunice Napangardi.

The George is opposite Cockington Green Gardens; perfect for relaxing after playing tourist. There's plenty of room to enjoy a meal and drink with family and friends in front of their large open fire. Choose from their comprehensive pub menu, dinner menu and special kids menu. Make the most of their large outdoor entertaining area any time of the year. It's covered to keep you cool when it's hot. Gas heaters and wood fires will keep you warm during the cooler weather. Check their website or the local paper for live entertainment details.

Do you love golf? Why not take up the challenge. Compare the experience of indoor golf to outdoor golf. Imagine being able to play golf with real golf clubs on internationally acclaimed golf courses without leaving Canberra - The Cyber Bunker Indoor Golf Centre provides everyone from beginners to the seasoned golfer, the chance to do just that! Play 9 or 18 holes alone or with a group. Play holes by the hour on over 60 international courses. Bring your own clubs, or hire them there. Dine at their fully licensed cafe.

Visit the Rugby Union Club (RUC) for their modern bistro, stylish decor and a great range of tap beers and wines by the glass. The RUC has a relaxed pub-style atmosphere. It is only a short walk from Kingston and the Parliamentary triangle. Guests are always welcome. Membership is a nominal fee valid for twelve months that entitles you to a great range of food and drink specials as well as access to the gaming room. Watch all Brumbies games, Rugby tests, and State of Origin live on the big screen with full stadium sound.

With one of the finest views in Canberra, superb food and attentive service, Onred has quickly emerged as one of the city's leading restaurants, luring diners with sophisticated, creative dishes highlighting fresh seasonal produce. Instead of offering traditional entrees, mains and desserts, Onred offers fourteen dishes and six desserts to mix and match as you choose.

Climb for as long as you like at Canberra Indoor Rockclimbing. Challenge yourself with 25 to 35 ropes and wall heights from 6.5 to 8.5 metres. All levels are catered for. You can hire shoes, harnesses and chalk bags on site. Track suits, shorts, leggings, sneakers or runners are the best attire. Canberra Indoor Rockclimbing also has a southside location at 26 Raws Crescent, Hume. Ph 6260 1101. Locations both have the same opening hours.

Relax and enhance your well being, mind, body and soul in five star spa luxury. Replenish and heal in their relaxation suites and couples room. Enjoy facial treatments personalised for your individual skin care needs. Deep, soothing massage techniques will ensure your relaxation. Rejuvenate your body and spirit with hydrotherapy. Mudd The Spa uses Ressource Minerale, Payot's unique spa range. Bookings essential.

Built from reclaimed and lovingly restored materials, this charming gallery showcases the vibrant and richly textured paintings of popular Australian visual artist Naomi Crowther - simply a 'must see' on your South Coast sojourn. Using lusciously thick paints combined with silver and gold leaf, driftwood and textured papers, Naomi Crowther creates contemporary, original artworks that provide a sophisticated image. As seen on the Lifestyle Channel's 'Selling Houses Australia', Naomi Crowther's paintings are hung in private and corporate collections (locally and internationally), including several substantial Australian Government acquisitions. Don't miss experiencing her latest coastal-inspired works at the Naomi Crowther Gallery in Central Tilba (next to the Tilba Bakery).