How to tap into your inner child and de-stress this exam season
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The 2023 exam season is fast approaching and with that comes the dreaded exam stress!
To help alleviate pressure during this time, we have compiled a list of places where you can put your studies to one side for a time, tap into your inner child and have some well-deserved fun (before hitting the books again).
From axe throwing to parks to explore, here are some suggestions on how to stress less.
Kingpin Canberra (Civic)
Need something less physical? Bowling is for you – but no less competitive!
Canberra Centre, Bunda Street, Civic | kingpinplay.com
Bounce (Belconnen)
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Remember when you used to just bounce around with no care? Tune into your eight-year-old self and bounce that stress away!
Level 3, (next to bus interchange), Westfield Belconnen | bounceinc.com.au
Zone3 Laser Games (Belconnen)
Go back in time (to when you were twelve) and you just wanted to destroy your opponents in a blaze of glory.
28 Weedon Close, Belconnen | zone3act.com.au
Canberra Indoor Rock Climbing (Mitchell)
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Bouldering a bit too scary? Indoor rock climbing might be more your speed.
38-40 Essignton Street, Mitchell | canberrarockclimbing.com.au
Power Kart Raceway (Griffith)
Race your friends, and maybe become a bit more competitive than you need to be!
125 Canberra Avenue, Griffith | powerkarts.com.au
Jungle Golf (Griffith)
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Need to hit a golf ball to de-stress but don’t want to play normal golf? How about glow-in-the-dark mini golf? Yes please!
125 Canberra Avenue, Griffith | powerkarts.com.au
Indoor Bouldering at BlocHaus (Fyshwick)
Want a thrill to get the blood pumping? ? Use your muscles to relieve stress and try bouldering!
Unit 2 Building 2, 1 Dairy Road, Fyshwick | https://cbr.blochaus.com.au/
Urban Axe Throwing (Fyshwick)
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Need to throw something to get your exam stress and frustrations out? Why not try axe throwing? It’s a fun (and safe) activity that gets you out of the house AND helps you to stress less.
4/1 Lyell Street, Fyshwick | axxe.com.au
Inflatable World Oz (Kambah)
Bounce wasn’t bouncy enough? How about massive bounce houses and obstacle courses?
6 Jenke Circuit, Kambah | inflatableworldoz.com.au
Escape Rooms (Various locations)
What isn’t destressing about yelling at your friends, because you can’t figure out the riddles?
Here is a list of escape rooms around Canberra!
- Escape Rooms Canberra (Phillip)
- Revelation Puzzle Rooms (Fyshwick)
- Riddle Room Canberra (Mitchell)
And here are some places to go and things to do when you are on a budget!
Café
Go to your local café or try somewhere new to have a chat amongst friends or just have me time!
Park
Pick your favourite park or chill spot and have a picnic! A personal favourite is John Knight Memorial Park, because who doesn’t like a water view?
Yoga
A personal favourite of mine during the COVID lockdowns was doing yoga with the girls. Find your perfect yoga flow online, grab a mat and facetime your friends! It’s an awesome way to bond but also a way to relieve tension!
The Arboretum
Another office favourite is to take a walk at the Arboretum. Head out either during the day or close to dusk to get that perfect sunset!
Forest Drive, Molonglo Valley | nationalarboretum.act.gov.au
Botanical Gardens
Is nature your way to destress? They why not take a stroll through the Botanical gardens and discover new plant species while soaking up Vitamin D!
Clunies Ross Street, Acton | parksaustralia.gov.au
National Art Gallery
Maybe art and culture are your ways to turn the brain off. Why not catch a free exhibition at the National Art Gallery – Nan Goldin is on until January 28, 2024!
Ngunnawal and Ngambri Country, Parkes Place East, Parkes | nga.gov.au
Open Mic Comedy
Canberra ACT run Open Mic Comedy nights every second Tuesday at The Basement in Belconnen. The Open Mic runs from 7.30 pm to 9.30pm…maybe you want to give stand-up a go? You can register and check out the details here.
2 Cohen Street, Belconnen | comedyact.com.au
Yarrangobilly Caves Thermal Pool
Just under a three-hour drive from Canberra, the thermal pools are a great way to destress and relieve tension. When the parking fee is only $4, and all you need to do is walk to the thermal pool it’s basically a steal!
50 Yarrangobilly Caves Road, Yarrangobilly | nationalparks.nsw.gov.au
Mount Ainslie
Need to stretch muscles and exercise to destress? Grab your friends or give a solo hike up a try at Mount Ainslie – you’ll be rewarded with the amazing view!
Mount Ainslie Drive, Ainslie
