Six ways to stay cool this weekend in Canberra
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Looking for a way to cool off with a weekend of higher-than-average temperatures ahead?
We’ve got you covered with these cool-as-a-cucumber suggestions in Canberra.
Visit a beer garden
Because nothing tastes better on a hot day than an icy cold beer.
Here are 15+ local beer gardens to help you cool down in Canberra this summer. Perfect for a casual Friday night catch-up or a Sunday sesh, raise a glass to a refreshing drink.
Various locations | hercanberra.com.au
Explore the national institutions
Name a better combination than air conditioning and culture? On a hot day, take some time to visit the National Gallery of Australia, Questacon, National Film and Sound Archive, National Museum of Australia, Australian War Memorial, Museum of Australian Democracy (MoAD) at Old Parliament House, Australian Parliament House, National Archives of Australia, Royal Australian Mint, National Portrait Gallery, National Capital Authority and National Library of Australia to immerse yourself in some of the country’s most precious, interesting and thought-provoking collections.
With something for every kind of culture vulture, you can spend hours exploring without seeing the sun.
Various locations
Seek respite in the Rainforest Gully
This is possibly the coolest place to escape the heat – literally.
Head along to the Australian National Botanic Garden to soak in the beauty and the daily mistings.
National Botanic Gardens, Clunies Ross Street, Acton | parksaustralia.gov.au
Catch a flick
Head to the movies to enjoy the benefits of a working aircon, snacks and a good flick all in one place.
Need some suggestions? Near the city you can find Palace Electric Cinema (in NewActon) or Dendy Cinemas (Canberra Centre) while in the suburbs, Limelight (Tuggeranong) and Hoyts (Woden, Belconnen) offer respite from the heat. If you want to level up your experience, the Australian National Botanic Gardens is hosting Sunset Cinema across summer.
Various locations
Take a dip (but not in a pool)
When the temperature soars, it’s not surprising if your thoughts turn towards hitting the water. But if you’re not keen on the public pool scene, where can you cool off? Here are five places to dip your toes.
Various locations | hercanberra.com.au
Eat your way through Canberra’s coolest ice cream precinct
Pun intended.
Located right in the heart of the city, get the scoop on the seven ice-creameries that are serving cold treats, all within walking distance of each other. Yes, really!
Canberra City, various locations | hercanberra.com
