How to make of your student ID in Canberra
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Everywhere to eat, play and learn for a discounted rate.
Gather your lost student ID, we have found the best places in Canberra serving up student discounts so you can get the most bang for your buck – because are you really a student if you’re not looking for the best deals in town?
Here are some great ways to put your student ID card to good use and get some incredible discounts on food and activities. Grab your friends, it’s time to get savvy.
Entertainment
Looking for something to do that doesn’t blow your entire weekly budget? These spots have you covered.
- Head to BlocHaus for Textbook Tuesdays, where students can climb all day for just $17, perfect for procrastinating productively.
- At Holey Moley Golf Club, you can play nine holes of mini golf for 50 per cent off(just $12), any day of the week.
- Movie nights are sorted with Palace Electric Cinemas offering $8.50 tickets on Wednesdays, while Dendy Cinemas keeps things just as budget-friendly with $9 student Wednesdays.
- If you’re after something a bit different, Hijinx Hotel has challenge rooms for $20 – ideal for a fun group activity that won’t break the bank.
Scrounge up your friends and get busy. Canberra is not boring; you just need to venture away from campus.
Food
Because let’s be honest, this is where most of your money goes.
- Grease Monkey is a student favourite with a $15 deal for a burger, chips and a drink. Does it get more satisfying than that?
- Craving some flavour-packed birria tacos? Taco Boi offers 10 per cent off for students.
- For something a little lighter, Eighty Twenty Cafe also gives 10 per cent off. Why wouldn’t you want to get your favourite coffee and a healthy breakfast, all for a much better price?
- Over at The RUC in Turner, Thursday nights mean $15 dinners from 8 pm until 9 pm, perfect for a cheap night out with friends because we know all tutors like to schedule classes during happy hour (not cool).
- And when your sweet tooth kicks in, San Churro has a $9.95 churros deal that’s hard to say no to. Want to make it a date? Go for their $30 for churros for two and two hot chocolate deal.
Culture & Museums
Culture doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag, especially in Canberra.
- The National Portrait Gallery is always worth a visit, offering free general admission and concession rates for major exhibitions.
- Questacon offers student entry for just $17.50, making it a fun (and slightly educational) day out.
- The National Gallery of Australia has free general admission, with discounted student pricing for major exhibitions.
- Similarly, the National Museum of Australia is free to explore, with special exhibitions costing around $20 concession.
- For live performances, the Canberra Theatre Centre often offers around 10 per cent off ticket prices for full-time students, depending on the show.
Services
The savings don’t stop at food and fun.
- Sign up to UNiDAYS using your uni email to unlock 10 to 50 per cent off across fashion, tech, fitness, food, and more.
- And don’t forget your student concession on MyWay, making getting around Canberra that little bit cheaper.
Being a student in Canberra doesn’t have to mean being broke; it just means being strategic. With a little planning (and your student ID in hand), you can eat well, go out, and actually enjoy the city without constantly checking your bank balance.
Now all that’s left to do? Text the group chat and start planning (and maybe order a new ID card if yours is still “somewhere safe”).
