We visited National Gallery of Australia and really enjoyed our visit. We were asked to lock our bags in the free lockers before being allowed entry. There are two floors of great art, ranging from nineteenth century till present. The star of the gallery is the Monet. It took us a couple of hours to browse the free galleries. A great place to view works of art. There is also a bookshop and cafe here.

Great place, beautiful artworks, strewn in history and experience. Colourful aspects of the insight of each cultural artistic mind. An adventure into sight and visualisation. A cacophony of colours for the mind to interpret.

An interesting space that had a number of special exhibitions on display. Largely seems to be a collection of modern art, with a focus on women artists and indigenous voices at the time of my visit. You must pay to park, and there are a number of other interesting places nearby to visit. Likely not suitable for younger children.

The National Gallery is such a delight on the senses. I've been here only a small handful of times but am always eager to go again. The gallery has curated such a beautiful collection of pieces, each with stories to tell that can inspire creativity and the longing of anyone. The way they interact with their visitors is simply beautiful. The place is truly a favourite of mine when visiting Canberra and a must for all.

One of my favourite places to explore art inside and outside. Enjoy taking my small child who loves exploring all different types of art and then coming home to create their own. Perfect place for a romantic date. ❤️ Also a nice place to enjoy some time to yourself or just enjoy the beauty of Canberra while experiencing art from around the world. Amazing Indigenous Art exhibitions with lots of information on the culture and historical significance of the art.

I love the National Gallery of Australia! Free entry means no pressure to explore all the magnificent artwork inside and out. You usually need to book online. Make sure you check out skyspace and the sculpture garden outside. This holidays we attended a free kids art workshop which was wonderful. I loved coming here when I had a baby - wide open space meant walking with a pram was easy. Toilets were very pleasant and there is a parents room. I love that many of the exhibitions regularly change. Occasionally exhibitions are laid exhibitions but these are well worth it and usually a special experience. There is coffee at the entrance. Parking is easy but is now paid on Sundays. Highly recommended!

Went to the Jeffery Smart exhibition at the NGA and it was absolutely glorious. Not too long that you got bored but not to short that you were wanting more. It was nice to see the artist’s personal progression reflected through the stylistic choices of their work. It was also nice to see many of the same themes appear throughout the exhibition. We were fortunate enough to speak to one of the volunteers who spoke through the exhibition with us, giving us a new perspective, moreover the motives of the artist. Really enjoyed this exhibition and the NGA

The NGA hosted our wedding ceremony in April. We used the sculpture gardens near the Angel of the North and spilling over towards the Knot. I was so impressed with the service, from the moment of our first enquiry, through all my difficult bride questions, to the day of. We had staff on hand to pack up/down, serve drinks, provide support throughout the entire event, keep us on track and make sure everyone was happy and well looked after. The gallery itself looks FANTASTIC in our pictures, and that alone would have impressed me even without the fantastic service. I could not fault anything, and highly recommend them to any couple looking for a unique and beautiful venue for their wedding.

This is the national Gallery, very simple amazing gallery in Australia. The staff who were super helpful showing me where to find it were so friendly! The gallery is well curated, some amazing First Nations art pieces and there are great facilities like the free lockers for your bags!

Awesome interactive fun for the kids. Parking is good and you can do the whole thing in under 3 hours. We got in early just before the school excursions started and it went pretty smoothly. There’s a sensory play area for 0-6 years which my daughter loved. Great day out!!

Wonderful space for children and family to discover and learn. Variety rooms with difference experiences for children to gain more knowledge in science. Cafeteria is also good with affordable price. Highly recommended for family to have a space to play and learn.

Wonderful experience here with kids. Really enjoyed all simulations , engineering and scientific work at Questacon. One of the best Science Museum. It took around 5-6 hours to enjoy all the stuffs. You can plan for a day there , half day at Museum rest enjoy time next to lake. Ample parking 🅿️ with fee. Well maintained museum. Don’t miss the Free fall.

It's been decades since I have been here so I decided to bring my own kids here to enjoy what I enjoyed as a child. It's changed a lot - spacious, well run, and quite a lot of things to do. Very hands on with sanitisers at every activity. Pity the free fall exhibit was closed due to Covid - would have been fun for everyone!

Without doubt a must see if you have curious kids or you yourself have that childish curiosity. Offering fun and quirky exhibits that encourages you to learn and play. Our kid loved the approach by the museum including the lightning exhibit and the earthquake ride and the cloud vortex and the various mirrors.

If you are going on a family trip to Canberra, this is a must-go place. The kids would love it! Full of fun scientific and engineering facts and simulations, it is probably the best of its kind in Australia.

Pretty cool visit, even if you’re an adult you can learn a thing or two with some engaging exhibits. Also, make sure you do the freefall ‘death drop’ at the end on the ground floor! All staff are super friendly and helpful, with informative facts and always passionate.

one of the most fun things you can do in Canberra. great for kids and family. but I also enjoyed it as an adult. if you want to go there, have to book ticket on their website a week or 3 days before, because most of the day the ticket will be sold out if you go there straight away, especially weekends.

Fantastic day of family fun! Our 8 year old adored it, and we did too. Heaps of interactive exhibits and a daily pass includes in/out privileges, so you can easily pop out for lunch. We spent the entire day here, and my only complaint is a lack of bubblers, so bring a water bottle, I suppose!

Having been to a few museums now, it was great to take my 3yo to one specifically designed for them to touch and play with the exhibits. I think it would be more aimed towards someone 5+ but it was still great for my child, and we will definitely be back before he is 5. The lighting inside is a bit dim, with the individual stations of an exhibit well lit, and overall it is very noisy, so if you or your child are easily overstimulated, it may not be the best place to bring them.

Truly the best of the best. We went to so many science museum in NSW and Questacon is the best. We spent 5 hours there and try everything out. It contains so many interesting things that the kids loved them so much. The tickets were really worth!

Every young Australian parent knows of Questacon. Those school trips to Canberra were simply made to come here. I hadn't visited in over 5 years but I was eager to bring my family along again. We have a family pass that's used for the National Maritime Museum in Sydney so we get enter here with that also. Getting in was easy with the membership queue line. The entry forecourt is filled with some activists that are just the start of your busy few hours here. You make your way up the big rano and will be greeted with hands-on activities to do before starting to make your way into the various areas of the museum. You can't rush through, take your time and let the children explore all the hands-on exhibits. While the staple exhibits ars still here they also have what seems a few interactions that must change every so often. A few of the things I recall were not around anymore but change is good. I was happy with the amount of hand sanitiser available (I know we are not in the pandemic) considering how very hands-on everything is. The giant free-fall slide is an institutional thing you must do. It is pretty much the only ride in Canberra. We had a great fun time chilling out under the moon in the end before exploring the gift shop. If you come to Canberra you have to visit this place. Parking is free on weekends. Monday-Friday you do pay for parking.

One of the best mountain top viewing platforms in Canberra. Best place to see the sunset in mountains. Hiking is recommended. Best for byo candle/moonlight dinner! There is also a handy drinking water station on top of the mountain. Only missing a toilet facility.

At the summit of Mount Ainslie, we can see the spectacular 360 degrees view of Canberra. Very beautiful. Feel therapeutic and so serene.

A classic lookout for the Canberra experience. Gives you a very good line-up of the War Memorial and Parliament House along with the surrounding hills. We did not stay for the sunset, but I would imagine this would be quite good.

After an incredibly disappointing trip up to the Black Mountain lookout to get a view over Canberra (every single vantage point was so overgrown with trees that there was nowhere clear) we decided to try Mt Ainslie. Well was THAT a good move! More lovely views than you could poke a stick at! Paths and steps to different spots. Would perhaps suggest that arm rails might be handy on the stone steps. I get around just fine: but it’s amazing how vulnerable you feel without something to hang onto when you’re on such hard, uneven surfaces. Public areas tidy and well maintained: ample parking.

Must visit spot when you visit Canberra Easy-moderate hike which will take 45min-1hr Try to come here at dawn so you experience sunset and watch the city light up

Great view! I love Canberra. It's so peaceful - even more so when looking out over this view.

Beautiful scenic experience overall. Worth going. we could able to see war memorial, airport, museum, lake, almost whole Canberra from there. I wish there would be a big binoculars so we could enjoy more. There were heaps of butterfly I have seen these many first time in my life. Enchanted experience when decent from top view point using track. I went there in 3rd of Jan and we could also able to see rabbits, mouse,

It's a lookout point from where you can see the Canberra.The parliament looks stunning from here. It's a kind of hill station where you don't need AC or fans. Hill stations always have a calling specially where people strongly believe it is there's. So rubbish or dirty is out of dictionary. Eye candy.

One of the best mountain top viewing platforms in Canberra. Best place to see the sunset in mountains & Parliament House, war museum plus other tourist locations.. Hiking from war museum is also a nice idea .. Highly recommended

A beautiful spot that allows for almost 360 views of Canberra. Free parking is available at the very top, so it's incredible accessible, especially for a pram / baby / toddler) . Definitely recommended!

Beautiful lookout for overlooking the parliament house. Saw some beautiful colourful birds in the bushland .

Lots to see and explore. Great exhibitions that make you think and ponder. So much to absorb and learn. Plenty of parking. Small Kid friendly areas. Easy to navigate but also easy to get immersed in the space. Cafe available, easily spend a whole day here.

Such an educational place to visit. So many interesting things to learn like Australia's First Nations People, land and everything that lived/lives in it, history, culture,and traditions.. It's free too❤️

Plenty parking, great location. Extensive collection, be prepared to walk. A huge collection of indigenous artefacts and information. A large area was under renovation so all we saw was the first nation displays really. Cafe is nice worth an outside terrace, modern and clean facilities in general. Should not miss this place, especially considering entry is free.

Loved the Aboriginal section. Very educational and interactive. Took about 1.5hrs to go through it all. Didn't go into the Greek history section or cyber intelligence due to personal time restrictions. There wasn't really much more than that to see. Free entry into general museum was a bonus

We visited National Museum of Australia during a weekday and it was not crowded. The building design is very creative. There are many exhibits which use multimedia and that makes it interesting. There is a cafe and a nice shop here. A good place to take in some history.

I was here for a corporate event hosted in one of the museum's event spaces. The facilities were fit for purpose and they provided food and drink were good quality and plentiful. Despite a false alarm triggering an impromptu evacuation the 2 day event ran flawlessly.

Fantastic building structure, worthy of an architectural award. It's big and with that, holds a multitude of notable history. Perched on the banks of Lake Burley Griffin, you can relax with a coffee and lunch from the cafeteria. There's lots to see and for those liberated women, a National display representing women of stature, thousands of years in sculptured stone, metal and written symbols.

Free adventure. Spent a couple hours at the museum without paying for the main exhibit. Inside, outside, exhibits. The family enjoyed tue sculpture garden blended into the natural landscape of the river front. The cafe was a great and solved everyone’s hunger issues.

A wonderful museum full of various displays about Australia and Australian culture and its history. Also a wonderful rock display. Very easy to navigate. Car Park was full when we got there around 11am, would be nice to have another level added to car park as parking can be very difficult (knocking 1 star off for that).

A great way for kids and adults alike, to learn so much about almost anything under the sun. It's been a remarkable experience for my family and I. We only had 45 minutes to spare so the lovely guys at the reception gave us clear instructions on what would be the best section to see, keeping the age of my elder one (9 year old) in mind. As a family, we decided that this place needs at least 4 hours if we wanted to do justice as the wealth of information is too much. We shall surely visit again.

If you’re from overseas you may find all the first nations stuff half interesting (which feels like 75% of the museums space), but if you’re from Australia its just the same boring stuff as every other capital city museum now. How about the old days of fun things kids enjoy like dinosaurs? Our kids were bored the whole time and despite the cool building it was a flop. The 3D antarctica was the best part (which you have to pay for)

It is huge, guess it is one of the best places for relaxing your mind In Caberra. Many pine trees surrounding the parkland, I was wondering if there are any wild pine mushrooms under these tall and mature pine trees In autumn... I may come here again to check it out during Easter holidays 😁😁😁😁

Great view and Sunshine was very good the moment are good and good for fun activities as well.

Nice lake with a lot of Australiana on the way around. Good bike facility and very scenic. New Year’s Eve fireworks are one of the highlighted activities.

A truly marvellous feature of Canberra. There are three basins; East, West and Central. It is possible to walk around all three with excellent walking and cycling paths. There are many picnic spots, toilets, some cafes and outdoor gym areas. The central basin walk is around 5-6km, the eastern basin around 13km, the western basin around 16km and if you take in all the peninsulas you can cover 35km. Good to know if planning a walk, run or cycle. One of my favourite running spots and a great place to take visitors. 🏃‍♀️🥰

An artificial lake in the centre of Canberra, the capital of Australia. Great scene from this calm and lovely capital. Ideal for walking and recreation ✌✌

Great spot to have a picnic, jog, cycle or scooter. Worth taking an electric boat cruise or hire.

Beautiful ang huge lake, plenty of attractions around it like parks, museums, art galleries, national library. Also some restaurants and cafes. The trail around the lake is awesome for walking, run, cycling. Easy access for people with disabilities and parents with prams. Lots of places for a nice picnic. The lake is also good for water sports. Definitely a must visit in Canberra.

If you are looking for a japanese/Asian restaurant that serves great food with awesome friendly service and great atmosphere then this is your destination dining experience. Highly recommend the tastes menu option for 2 people where u get 10 amazing dishes for $75. Japanese beer, sake, and cocktails and wines compliment your dinner. Must do in Canberra

Found this on Google and thought we give it a shot. Food is nice, the fried rice I think is the winner. The chicken is a bit soggy, though it has a nice flavour to it. We had a smokey potato too, that was good too (forgot to take pictures of it)

Food obviously appeals to the majority, well made but don't expect big flavors, the skirt steak was the highlight. Service was flawless. On the down side, backless stools aplenty won't appeal to all. Also on the night we visited children ran free, thanks to clueless parents. Happy to return though..

Magnificent restaurant. Incredible food, lovely atmosphere and friendly staff. I’ve been here for two work lunches and a birthday dinner and I’m always delighted whenever I eat there. The food is just so good. We were served by Grace today, she was so lovely and polite, great recommendations and followed up frequently with us to ensure that everything was going well. This has become my new favourite restaurant in Canberra. Well worth your visit. I forgot to take pictures of all the dishes, but remembered one. :) I was going to give it a five star rating, but there is a time limit of 90 minutes when eating there. I went there for my birthday and had the ‘just feed me’ option. We weren’t slow yet when we wanted to order dessert; we were reminded that there wasn’t a lot of time til the next booking. That really impacts on the enjoyment of the evening negatively and doesn't take user experience into the equation Staff and food are 5 stars. Time limit is 1-2 stars.

Just amazing.. worth every penny. Thank you Zoe for making our night enjoyable. Amazing service. The only thing that we didn't like was the chair was uncomfortable and no place to hang your coat. I ended up with my coat full of food because I had to put it on my lap.

From the moment we walked in, the staff were friendly and accommodating. Our table host was so lovely and attentive, we were impressed by the service from all the staff. The food was amazing. We had the luxe menu, and while some of the dishes were hit and miss, it was due to our personal tastes- the quality of the food was excellent, and the sashimi and tartare was so fresh. The only thing I would’ve loved to have seen, was a good non alcoholic menu or catering for non drinkers. There were only two “mocktail” type drinks offered which I had to enquire about as they were not on the menu.

My boyfriend and I really enjoyed this restaurant. We got the luxe menu. I didn't get to take a photo of everything, since I was too distracted by the food 😅 Everything was delicious and the staff were helpful and nice. The only thing I didn't like was the QR code menu.

Love this place ! We , a table of 4 had the $60 set pp but with gluten free requirements with 1 person and dairy free with another. There was so much food. Excellent flavours and generous portions. The drinks list was comprehensive and reasonably priced. Service was friendly and prompt. Our server Grace was awesome.

30 June 2023 Most of the food tastes good. Roasted Edamame (Pic 1) 5/10. Some are burnt. Maybe because it is roasted, it's harder to peel, and some are stick to the shell. Oyster (Pic 2) 6/10. Not very fresh. Chicken Karage (Pic 10) 2/10. The chicken is mushy. Beef tar tar (Pic 11). For me is too sour, but maybe not for others.

We opted for the feed me option. Delicious food. The eggplant was remarkable. Fried rice was one of the best. The pork belly bun was just the best. The Akiba black tap beer was great.

Went there for work Christmas dinner. Attentive staff, amazing food and atmosphere. Foods were special and enjoyed flavour that I wasn’t very accustomed to. Super special

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Sage Dining Room to celebrate a friend's birthday, and I must say it was an exquisite experience. From the moment we stepped foot into the restaurant, we were greeted with an atmosphere that effortlessly combined elegance with a warm, cozy ambiance. The staff at Sage Dining Room demonstrated an exceptional level of passion for their craft. They exhibited genuine enthusiasm when talking about the ingredients and flavors of each dish, which made the entire dining experience even more enjoyable. Their knowledge and attentiveness added an extra layer of sophistication to the evening. The highlight of the evening was undoubtedly the degustation menu. Each course was a culinary masterpiece, skillfully crafted with precision and artistry. The presentation of the dishes was nothing short of breathtaking, showcasing the chef's attention to detail and commitment to creating an unforgettable dining experience. Every bite was a harmonious explosion of flavors, leaving our taste buds yearning for more. Sage Dining Room truly knows how to create memories that will be cherished for a lifetime. The combination of the charming ambiance, passionate staff, and exquisitely presented dishes made this birthday celebration truly special. We left the restaurant feeling satisfied, grateful, and with a sense of culinary adventure fulfilled. Thank you, Sage Dining Room, for providing us with a tantalizing journey through your exceptional menu. It was an evening of delight, and we are grateful for the memories we will forever associate with your establishment. I wholeheartedly recommend Sage Dining Room to anyone seeking an extraordinary dining experience that transcends mere sustenance.

Had the New Years Eve tasting menu and paired wines here … was excellent, staff were friendly helpful and attentive. Food was delicious and well executed - would highly recommend

This was our first visit to Sage and we were very impressed. We went for dinner and had the 5 course chef pick along with the paired cocktails for me and matched local wines for my boyfriend. The food was sensational and lived up to the reputation of trip advisors number 1 fine dining restaurant in Australia for 2020. My boyfriend doesn’t often comment too much on food but for him to say the food was really good as well is huge! The staff were very friendly, professional and attentive. Special mention to Maddy who was exceptional and took very good care of us. The only point I could make was to remove the butchers paper from the tables as it detracted from the fine dining experience. Other than that it was a wonderful experience and I can highly recommend especially for a date night. The mint garden outside is a beautiful setting for a cheeky drink or two. Definitely add sage to your to visit list, you won’t be disappointed.

Sage provide a brilliant dining experience that can't be faulted. The location and interior are beautiful and a lot of work has been put in to make it a unique experience. Our party got the 5 course degustation but they bring out dishes in-between the menu items which was a very welcome surprise. Every dish is beautifully prepared and all the flavours are masterfully put together. When we went it took about 3 hours to finish the dining experience. Because of all the dishes in-between you hardly noticed but just something to be aware of.

We had the 3 course lunch for $75. You get to choose each of the 3. So if you bring a partner, you can taste 6 different dishes! Each was very well crafted. You can see the skill of the chefs. Flavour was on point. Excellent wine. Very polite and prompt service. Portion size felt a bit small, but we were both stuffed by the end. Special call out to the butter for the bread roll. Nice and soft, super whipped. Easy to spread. This is the kind of attention to detail that makes a good dining experience.

What an amazing fine dining restaurant. I can’t believe the quality of food and size portions for the price. I’ve dined throughout Europe,Asia and the US and I’m still yet to find anything better. Dougal Blackmore is definitely an outstanding chef. 10/10.

Celebrated my wife's birthday with 5 course degustation and wine pairing. The flavours of the food were divine. Friendly service, but can improve. The pace of food coming out was okay. Expected a bit more when it comes to the meal sizes and wine, paying $125 + $60, however, it was fulfilling. The best dessert I had in a while, the taste and the presentation was top class 👌 The atmosphere was romantic, it was the effects of the lighting 👌

A beautiful fine dining experience in the Canberra CBD. A warm atmosphere suited to couples, small groups or larger functions. Service is excellent. The food is well presented and of high quality. For that special occasion, this restaurant should be very high on your list.

One of my favourite restaurants in Canberra. We have been coming here for years and these guys don’t miss a beat, the food is 10/10 every time. And the smoky whipped butter they serve to start with fresh bread rolls? Amazing!! 🤤

Oh my!!!!! Do yourself a flavour (pun intended) and dine here. The food is delectable and service impeccable. From start to finish this restaurant is well worth the journey. The ambience is relaxing and romantic. Please plan a visit with your significant other, or treat yourself with friends. Your tastebuds will thank you!! 😉

My partner and I came here for a early valentines, this was the best place we have ever eaten at and the desert triumphed over anything I had ever eaten!!! The customer service is immaculate and the waitresses are always on top of everything 24/7. Thank you for the amazing experience!

Had the 5 course degustation for $125. The variety of food was consistently amazing. And they were able to cater to our vegetarian friend. Thought it was a bit cheap to charge $2 per bread roll after already paying $125.

Most of the food was good, nothing extraordinary. It’s not a Malaysian Restaurant as I saw online, just a mix of Asian fusion food. No authenticity at all in any of the dishes they cater. The 2 star is mainly because I have ordered a Nasi Goreng along with lots of other dishes and I was really looking forward to it as it’s one of my all time favourite dish and we got a fried rice sort of dish without any fried egg or anything, that was very bland and no flavour what so ever. I called the service staff and explained and he asked me where I’m from as a reply. I told him that I’m an Indian but this is my favourite dish and moreover I’m a Director of Food and Beverage by profession, just to clarify that I know what I’m saying about. We gave the dish back and they happily took it away and charged us for that dish that was not consumed and moreover wasn’t good at all. No apologies or anything. I would never go back or suggest anyone this place as not just because of this mishap only, but this place is not a great place to go for whatsoever. Just an average place to eat.

We came upon this restaurant on Saturday night, after arriving from Melbourne tired and hungry, and every restaurants in Kingston Foreshore was fully booked. Sammy's Kitchen was the only one that has a table for us. However, minimum spent was $30 per head. We were too tired and hungry so we went in. We ordered boneless chicken curry, stringy beans with belachan sauce, Mongolian beef, steam barramundi, nasi goreng and fried banana fritter tand drinks to meet the $30 per head. The steam barramundi was delicious, curry chicken was yummy and beef was tender. Everything was nice.

This is a disgusting place with rude staff, the meals are small and come out apart. Like my friend was 3 quarters the way through his when mine arrived When staff are asked they say they can do nothing and what's more they don't care and just shake their heads. They also get the orders wrong also a friend of mine found a Caterpillar in her chow mein (see the attached photo) see at the top of the picture - a well fed caterpillar......never going back

I have been to this vibrant restaurant several times over the past few years for both group functions and private dinner parties and have never been disappointed. The Turkish cuisine is exceptional. The staff are friendly and attentive. Great atmosphere and lovely surroundings. Special❣️

A top restaurant in Canberra with many awards to back this up. We ordered 3 courses worth of dishes and did enjoy the atmosphere. The prices are fairly high but not unreasonable for this type of venue. I would say most of the sides and even some mains are quite comparable to most standard Turkish restaurants in canberra. Though I had the crispy duck legs which were quite unique, cooked well and presented nicely. We did receive undercooked rice which was a surprise but the staff changed it for us. Overall a very lively yet intimate atmosphere, and worth a try for fine Turkish cuisine.