The Australian capital probably isn’t on your family travel bucket list, but it should be. During a whirlwind two-night trip there, I had the chance to see why Lonely Planet named it the third hottest destination to visit in 2018, after Seville in Spain and Detroit in the US.
Kids will love Canberra’s wide, open spaces and fresh air – literally, as it’s the third cleanest city in the world according to the World Health Organization – and there’s plenty of child-centric activities to make it an unforgettable holiday. These attractions impressed me most:
Related: Watch our video of Canberra’s must-visit attractions