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School holiday activities in Canberra 2025
Here's how to have tons of fun with your little ones these school holidays.
From crafts and board games to scavenger hunts and hula hooping, we've got heaps of activities to do outdoors, at home and online in Canberra these holidays.
Out-and-about activities in Canberra over the school holidays
Explore the city
Take in the sights and sounds of the city on a tour of Canberra's best attractions.
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Spend a day at Canberra's top family-friendly attractions
All of Canberra's museums and galleries, including the Australian Institute of Sport, the National Museum of Australia, Cockington Green Gardens, the National Zoo and Aquarium, the National Dinosaur Museum and the National Gallery of Australia, await you.
Cheetah Encounter at the National Zoo - Weekend
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National Museum of Australia Building and Architecture Tour
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Canberra Museum Highlights Tour
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See Canberra from above
Introduce the kids to a bird's-eye view of the city. For budget-savvy families, get to the top of Telstra Tower on a clear day. For a larger treat or celebration, wake up before dawn for a hot air balloon ride over the region.
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Canberra Helicopter Flight Experience for 3
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Canberra Hot Air Balloon Flight Experience
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Have a wildlife encounter
If you have an animal lover on your hands, a close encounter with native wildlife will most definitely grab their attention. Head to the zoo or try a twilight tour of the local woodlands.
Alpaca Interactive Tour
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Cheetah Encounter at the National Zoo - Weekend
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Cheetah Encounter at the National Zoo - Weekday
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At-home activities to do in Canberra over the school holidays
Order a DIY craft kit
Puppets, beaded creatures, pirate ships… anything and everything is possible with craft kits. With a few materials to get you started, the kids can be creating in no time. Choose something you think they'll love and watch the magic unfold.
DIY Bead Mosaic Craft Box
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Learn Cricut Joy for Kids
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DIY White Mini-macrame Wall Hangings Craft Box / Kit
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Have fun with paint
A virtual paint party is a fun way to get together with friends safely during these school holidays. A professional will guide the kids through the process of creating something wonderful.
Paint and Sing-along Class for Kids
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Art Class for Kids (Ages 8+)
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Kids' Art Course (Ages 5+)
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Drawing classes
Sharpen your pencils, grab some paper and get ready to learn how to draw. Create your own masterpiece or start with the basic art courses.
Cartoon Drawing for Kids (Ages 5+)
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Learn How to Draw Anime Characters for Kids
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Graffiti Drawing Class (Ages 6+)
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Spend time together in the kitchen
Making food together is a fun way to bond, so check out these food-focused activities that will have your kids whipping up a treat quick-smart.
Make a Drip Cake Decorating Class
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Gnocchi-Making Class (Ages 5+)
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Make Sushi at Home
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Road trips you can take from Canberra
Batemans Bay
Distance from Canberra: 2 hours by car or 3 hours by bus.
This beautiful coastal town offers holidaymakers kayaking, fishing, snorkelling, swimming and local Indigenous experiences. Choose to relax or explore as much as you like.
Kayak Tour with Pizza Dinner
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Glass-Bottom Kayak Tour on Batemans Bay
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Batemans Bay Oyster Tasting Kayak Tour
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Free school holiday activities in Canberra
- Cycle or walk around Lake Burley Griffin.
- Take the kids to Eddison Park for a game of disc golf.
- Picnic at Lennox Gardens on a sunny day.
- Stroll through the Australian National Botanic Gardens.
- Make a scrapbook or video diary of holiday memories.
- Have the kids help out with cooking.
- Build a pillow fort.
Need more ideas? Check out our 50 free activities to keep the kids busy these school holidays.
When are the 2024/25 school holidays in Canberra?
| Term | Dates |
|---|---|
| Term 1 school holidays | 13 April - 28 April 2024 |
| Term 2 school holidays | 6 July - 21 July 2024 |
| Term 3 school holidays | 28 September – 13 October 2024 |
| Term 4 school holidays | 18 December – 2 February 2025 |
Activity and experience deals for the Canberra school holidays
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Canberra workshops from $25
Available on select dates on activities such as drumming for wellness classes, local tours, arts and crafts workshops and more.
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Up to 65% off Canberra tours and sightseeing activities
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Available on select travel dates across Brisbane, Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast and more. Activities include day tours, zoo and animal interactions, tandem skydives, hot air balloon flights and jet boat rides.
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Things to do in Canberra from $15 + an extra 5% off with code
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Up to 10% off Canberra hot air balloon flights with code
Available on select travel dates when you spend a minimum of $300. T&Cs apply.
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Canberra classes and workshops from $40
Available on select dates on activities including painting classes, soap-making workshops, cooking classes and flower crown-making. Sample rate is for a sewing class.
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Buy 2 or more and get 10% off with code
Available on activities including skydives, whale watching cruises, day tours and getaways. Must purchase 2 or more vouchers. Destinations include Gold Coast, Cairns, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. T&Cs apply.
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