Don’t be stumped on what else to see and do while you're in Canberra…
Catching an over or two of cricket in Canberra? Don’t get stumped for ideas or caught out by not visiting Canberra’s hidden gems all within a stones throw of the stadium…….
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For the pre-match warm up, or chill out….
Take a dip at the historic Manuka Pool and lounge around on the grassy lawns. After grab a coffee at ONA on the Lawns, Urban Pantry or My Cafe in Manuka or venture to Penny University, Me and Mrs Jones, Silo Bakery and Idelic Cafe in Kingston.
During the lunch break, a quick 45 mins…..
Explore the new lakeside dining strip along the Kingston Foreshore. Drop into Walt & Burley for a bite to eat or drink. The pub has a great selection of local Canberra District wines and the pub’s name, Walt & Burley, is an ode to Chicago architect Walter Burley Griffin who designed the city. Open: 11am until late.
For a hat trick: three local activities that tick the boxes…
Explore the shopping villages of Manuka and Kingston. Find a mix of boutique shopping, art galleries, cafe and restaurant dining just a stone’s throw from Manuka Oval.
Watch glass artists in action on the hot-shop floor or sign-up to make your own glass object at the Canberra Glassworks in Kingston. Open: Wednesdays-Sundays 10am-4pm. Free entry.
If you’re feeling energetic walk down to the Kingston Foreshore and follow the bike path around the lake taking in the views until you reach The National Gallery of Australia. If the mood takes you wander the outstanding James Turrell: A retrospective exhibition or grab lunch at the Stephanie Alexander pop up cafe in the Sculpture Garden.
For that one perfect six (or ten)….
Find out why Canberrans rave about Brodburger, a locally owned flame grilled hamburger outlet at the Canberra Glassworks in Kingston. This one hits home every time.
Go all out, once the match is wrapped up head out …
Top nightspots in the surrounding Manuka suburb include Public Bar and the politically themed Polit Bar or head to the Kennedy Room and Little Brooklyn in Kingston. Along the Kingston Foreshore don’t miss The Dock or Rum Bar.
For more information on Canberra’s star attractions head to Visit Canberra and to find about more about the cricket head to ICC Cricket World Cup.