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Balloon Aloft, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory © Wunderman Thompson for VisitCanberra
Muslim-friendly guide: 5 days in Canberra
Australia’s capital city of Canberra is home to some of the country’s most significant cultural institutions, all wrapped in a swathe of wilderness where native animals and outdoor adventures await.
The must-do experiences
- Discover Australia’s native wildlife at Mulligans Flat
- Go foraging for prized truffles
- Float above the city in a hot air balloon
Day 1: An introduction to Canberra
Get your bearings exploring Canberra’s largest lake and most important building, then meet wildlife in their natural habitats.
Day 2: Canberra’s cultural scene
Take to the sky on an epic balloon adventure – you’ll spot galleries and museums that you’ll explore later in the day.
Day 3: Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve and Braddon
You don’t have to travel far to find yourself surrounded by native bushland. It’s a setting that has inspired many Australian designers, as you’ll see on a shopping spree.
Day 4: Canberra’s culinary side
Rub shoulders with more of Canberra’s creatives, whether in a café or at a bustling market. Worked up an appetite? Truffles await in winter.
Day 5: A final day in Canberra
From the National Zoo to the National Arboretum, discover how Canberra is helping protect Australian floral and faunal species.
