📍 King Edward Tce, Parkes ACT 2600
Canberra's best paid activity for curious kids, Questacon is Australia's premier interactive science centre with 200+ hands-on exhibits spread across eight galleries. Highlights include the free-fall slide, earthquake simulator, mini-maker space and live science shows. Questacon is packed during school holidays — book online in advance. Allow 3–4 hours minimum. Kids come out genuinely excited about science, engineering and technology.
Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Tours
Behind-the-scenes tours of Australia's elite training HQ — see where Olympic champions are made.
Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex
Free NASA deep space tracking station — real-time spacecraft tracking, giant antennas and interactive space exhibits.
Gold Creek Village – Dinosaur Museum & Entertainment
Australia's largest dinosaur museum plus Cockington Green and family dining in Canberra's Gold Creek precinct.
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