{"id":5137,"date":"2024-05-05T23:10:18","date_gmt":"2024-05-05T23:10:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com.au\/magazine\/?p=5137"},"modified":"2024-05-05T23:10:20","modified_gmt":"2024-05-05T23:10:20","slug":"5-unmissable-winter-activities-in-and-around-canberra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com.au\/magazine\/travel\/5-unmissable-winter-activities-in-and-around-canberra\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Unmissable Winter Activities in and Around Canberra"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

From riding a toboggan to going truffle hunting, there are plenty of things to do in Canberra<\/a> during winter. Plus, if you\u2019re keen to hit the slopes out of town, they\u2019re only a couple of hours\u2019 drive away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are five winter activities in and around Canberra that\u2019ll make you glad the weather\u2019s cold. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

GO TOBOGGANING IN CORIN FOREST<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Just 45 minutes\u2019 drive southwest of Canberra is Corin Forest Mountain Resort. It\u2019s the closest snowfield to the city. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One section is devoted to snow play \u2013 so you can go tobogganing, throw snowballs and build snow people to your heart\u2019s content. The other is for learning to ski. Beginners can enrol in lessons (either privately or in a group), then spend the day honing their skills on the gentle slopes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it\u2019s time to take a break, warm up in the cafe, complete with roaring fireplace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image credit: Corin Forest Ski Resort<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

ATTEND THE CHRISTMAS IN JULY FESTIVAL<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Take a side trip to Europe at Canberra\u2019s Christmas in July Festival, which takes place over four days every year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit an artisanal market housed in wooden chalets imported from Europe, drink in a mulled wine garden while listening to live music, feast at melted cheese stations and roast marshmallows around a fire spit in a snow-filled lane.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s mostly free, though there are small fees for some experiences, which should be booked in advance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

WARM UP WITH A HIKE UP ONE TREE HILL<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s no better way to warm up than by getting moving. Canberra, surrounded by beautiful rolling hills and with national parks in every direction, has loads of walking trails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the easiest to reach is One Tree Hill, near Hall, in the city\u2019s northern suburbs. The walk is a steady, 4.1-kilometre-long climb to the summit, and, once you\u2019re there, you\u2019ll be treated to incredible panoramic views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One Tree Hill trail is part of the Canberra Centenary Trail, a 145-kilometre loop around and through the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GO TRUFFLE HUNTING IN CANBERRA<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Canberra\u2019s truffle season runs from May to September. The perfect place to experience it is The Truffle Farm, which is just 15 minutes\u2019 drive from the city centre. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, you\u2019ll join the farmers and their dogs for a truffle hunt in the forest. Whatever the pups find will go straight to the chefs, who\u2019ll create a truffle-inspired degustation. Every dish is matched with a local wine, and served in the cosy barn. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re travelling on a weekend, then be sure to book in advance. Also, the Truffle Farm isn\u2019t the only spot in Canberra that celebrates truffle season \u2013 look out for truffles on the menu at the city’s many excellent restaurants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image credit: Truffle Farm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

HIT THE SLOPES OUT OF TOWN<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For skiers and snowboarders, Canberra is one of Australia\u2019s best-situated cities. It\u2019s just two-hours\u2019 drive from the Snowy Mountains \u2013 home to four ski resorts: Perisher Blue, Thredbo, Selwyn and Charlotte Pass. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perisher Blue is hard to beat for size and variety of runs, while Thredbo is well-known for its expansive, family-friendly beginners\u2019 area and having Australia\u2019s only alpine gondola.

Meanwhile, Selwyn is NSW\u2019s most affordable snow resort, and Charlotte Pass is the highest. It\u2019s snow-bound, which means you can\u2019t travel by car. Instead, drive to Bullock Flat (where parking is free), then take the Skitube to Perisher and catch oversnow transport. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

GETTING TO CANBERRA<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Canberra is three hours\u2019 drive southwest of Sydney<\/a> and seven hours\u2019 drive northwest of Melbourne<\/a>. If you\u2019re driving from Melbourne, then check out our road trip guide<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Short on time? Fly to Canberra Airport<\/a>, then pick up a car rental from SIXT. If you’re visiting Canberra with kids, then find more tips for things to do over here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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