The BIG LAP (with a difference)
With vaccination rates rising steadily, there’s light at the end of the COVID-19 lockdown tunnel. When all borders finally open, our capital cities are going to need a good dose of tourist love. Instead of avoiding cities on our Big Lap of Oz — like we often do — here are the top reasons why you should venture into the CBD.
CANBERRA
1. Get high on the views with a dawn Balloon Aloft flight.
2. Sip into Capital Brewing and Bentspoke Brewing for uniquely Canberran beers.
3. Don your captain’s hat on a GoBoats picnic boat along Lake Burley Griffin.
4. The National Zoo & Aquarium is the place for animal lovers. For the ultimate experience, leave the van for a night and stay at Jamala Wildlife Lodge where you might wake up next to a tiger.
5. Explore Canberra’s 30+ cool climate boutique wineries, most within a 35-minute drive of the city.
6. An Eat Canberra walking tour will guide you to the best eateries. Try the rotation of gastronomic delights from some of Canberra’s finest chefs at Verity Lane Market.
7. There’s a festival for every season — Floriade in spring, the Truffle Festival in winter, Enlighten Festival in
