always interesting to see the new exhibitions at this old canberra institution. i remember coming…read moreto beaver years ago when it was in the owners house in red hill... the gift shop is a great place to pick up some well made gifts for that special someone, its not cheap, but the quality is there. dont forget to check out Palette Cafe for coffee and cake or a light meal.

Isn't quite the outlet mall it started out as, but is more 50/50 homemaker and outlet mall. Some…read moregood bargains can be had and it's still a good place to go for a wide range of items. They are currently rejigging the floorplan and providing more cut throughs between the various areas. Was very pleased to note that there is now a Williams Sonoma outlet there.

This is the old DFO in Canberra, it's half full and there's quite a few stores that are empty but…read morethat shouldn't discourage anyone from going as there are some very good bargains to find there.

Quizzic Alley has definitely taken me by surprise. It does not only provide an aesthetically…read morepleasing interior but it also provides a memorable experience. The store owners are amazing and I'm glad that they were able to bring J.K. Rowling's magical place to Canberra. The merchandise is quite pricey but that was to be expected. Prepare to spend a lot at Quizzic Alley because you'll be compelled to buy these amazing magical products.

There's a lot of steep competition for the title, but I mean it when I say the Portrait Gallery is…read moremy favorite cultural institution in Canberra. We can always find parking, the rotating selection of exhibits never fails to fascinate, and the cafe is excellent for an afternoon caffeine boost. Make sure you check out the yearly photography exhibit and look for copies of last year's catalog at a discount price in the gift shop. Not to mention, the gallery is just the right size to pass an hour or two without feeling overwhelmed, and you can always head to the National Museum or the High Court next door.

Love the National Portrait Gallery. The marriage of well known Australians and great artists make…read morefor some interesting portraits. Mostly paintings, including a few Archbald winners and some video and photography make up most of the exhibitions. Also they have regular temporary shows which are always good. One room is early works including Captain Cook and the early explorers, then rooms of Victorian eminent persons up to our most recent icons. Afterwards visit the cafe and shop which are both excellent and admire the good modern architecture of the gallery.

Very cool space in a tiny shipping container village. This market has so much potential, but right…read morenow it's a bit too small to make this a draw, with less than 15 stalls in total. I walked around and saw everything in about 10 minutes. Stalls have a good variety, from vintage clothing and books to plants, candles, soaps, jewellery, art, greeting cards, homewares, and produce. There are several food trucks that make great food, however, so it's a great place to stop for lunch. I had a couple of steamed bao at The Fish Can, who specialise in seafood (but I was craving pork belly, and for a seafood place they did it very well). The soft shell crab bao was also excellent, and at around $4.50 each I thought it was well priced for what you get. I was surprised that such great food can be made in a food truck! My sister ordered the chicken wings from the truck next to it, with the BBQ sauce (you could also choose from hot sauce and one other which I can't remember now), and the chicken was juicy and the sauce delicious. At $6.50 for 5 wings it's also pretty good value. Damn Fine Coffee serves up really good (and large!) coffees, milkshakes, pies and hotdogs. There are other options, like street food, charcoal chicken, Vietnamese, Indian, and gelato/ice cream, but since we didn't try those I can't comment. If you have kids, they'll love the face painting and balloon animals. Our balloon dog popped and the man was nice enough to replace it - he has a same day pop replacement guarantee! It's also worth noting that parking is free here on weekends, which isn't the case in many parts of the city.

They have absolutely everything you could possibly want for authentic Australian souvenirs…read more Stuffed animals, clothes, accessories, ornaments, magnets, handmade crafts, and much more. They even had a lot of Canberra specific items! Was able to get my family presents in one trip. Australian Choice is on the ground floor near the Aldi and North Face. Reduced hours on weekends. Highly recommend for anyone visiting.

H&M finally openned its first store in Canberra! The store is nice and neat, has three departments…read more(man, woman and kids) and has two floors. The store drew thousands of people on its opening day.y.

Came here to buy a wedding outfit and was not disappointed…read more Staff friendly and helpful, offering shoes and accessories to compliment outfits. Lots of choice. Came away with a beautiful dress and then a couple of days later decided I would like another dress which they were able to send to me within a couple of days! Awesome service, highly recommend!