We’re spoilt for choice in Canberra with so many things to see, eat and explore. It’s a great place to live and to visit for a holiday! The bushfires and other global events have impacted Australian land, animals, people and businesses in many ways. The tourism and hospitality industries are struggling globally, nationally and locally.
So we want to encourage locals and visitors to get out there and support local tourism and hospitality businesses. If you’re not from Canberra, now is a great time to visit. Visit Canberra are currently running a #holidayherecbr campaign so if you share your photos on Instagram make sure you use the hashtag to showcase Canberra and the many amazing things to do here.
As part of the campaign, we went on a little foodie adventure to the Kingston Foreshore and wanted to share it with you to give you some inspiration to get out and explore. Enjoy!
Get up early and go for a walk by the water along Eastlake Parade and have something to eat and drink at one of the many cafes. We visited Local Press Cafe for breakfast. They have lots of healthy options as well as cold pressed juices and you’ll have a nice view of the water if you sit outside. They’re also one of the many dog-friendly eateries in Canberra!
Walk to the end of Eastlake Parade towards Lake Burley Griffin after breakfast and go for a walk to enjoy some of Canberra’s landmarks, or take some time out and sit down at Jack Ross Park.
Don’t feel like walking? You could hire a GoBoat and spend a few hours being your own skipper and enjoying the view from the lake.
Head to the Old Bus Depot Markets that are open from 10am-4pm on Sundays.
Grab some lunch from one of the food vendors and do some shopping to pick up something for yourself, or gifts for family and friends.
Don’t leave without picking up some treats to take on a picnic, or to enjoy later in the day.
Take a short walk to Kingston and visit Essential Ingredient.
They have a huge selection of cooking and foodie essentials. Did you know they have a cheese cube? It’s a small chilled room filled with a selection of amazing cheese! Choose a cheese or two to add to your picnic basket.
They also have products from Canberra businesses including Frugii, La Empanada and Pialligo Smokehouse. You haven’t lived until you’ve tried Pialligo’s Duck Prosciutto…..
Walk back to the Foreshore and stop in at Prohibition: The Bottle Shop to get a bottle (or three) of Canberra region wines.
They have a huge selection and if you don’t like wine, you’ll find Canberra brews from Bentspoke Brewing, Capital Brewing and Wild Polly Brewing.
Take your collection of goodies and have an afternoon picnic at one or the many great picnic spots in Canberra. Some of our favourite picnic spots in Canberra are Nara Peace Park in Lennox Gardens, National Arboretum Canberra, Australian National Botanic Gardens and Weston Park.
So get out there and see, eat and explore all that Canberra has to offer! There has never been a better time to support local businesses.
Amelia Bidgood
Amelia is the Founder and Editor of Eat Canberra and the Founder and Managing Director of Eat Canberra Food Tours. She's a qualified journalist, presenter, freelance writer and also runs a boutique communications agency working with small business owners on all things social media, content creation and marketing. She's taught cheesemaking classes, judged hospitality and tourism awards, completed the WSET Level 1 Award In Wines, loves to cook and has travelled to 23 countries. She's also passionate about mental health and has recently started studying to become a Counsellor.