Gold Creek is a small village situated near Canberra. It's also the perfect place to take the whole family for outdoor recreation, with a number of great parks, museums and gardens to choose from. Take our tour to discover Gold Creek's top attractions.
1) National Dinosaur Museum
The National Dinosaur Museum is the largest museum of its kind on whole Australian continent. It has been a top attraction for visitors to Canberra since its opening in 1993. The museum exhibits the remains of dinosaurs, ancient fish and plants from millions years ago, both from the Australian continent and elsewhere in the world. This fascinating museum is one for the whole family to enjoy.
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2) Cockington Green Gardens
At Cockington Green Gardens, you can go all over the entire world. This delightful place has miniature buildings from more than 30 countries. All the miniature buildings are surrounded by colorful and beautiful gardens. This amazing attraction has been a treat for visitors for more than 30 years.
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3) Aboriginal Art Gold Creek
The Aboriginal Art Gallery offers a large range of best authentic Aboriginal paintings, jewelry and many other beautiful handmade objects. All the items presented in the gallery are unique, and will remind you about Australia and its wonderful people.
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4) Aarwun Gallery
The Aarwun Gallery is located just near Cockington Green Gardens. It hosts exhibitions of talented and famous artists from the Aboriginal communities and the wider Australian community. Admire or buy unique jewelry, woodworks, ceramics and bronze objects here - amazing pictures and authentic prints are available.
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5) Canberra Walk-In Aviaries
Spread over an extensive territory, the Canberra Walk-In Aviaries is a wonderful place for the entire family. You’ll have an opportunity to admire and feed over 500 birds from Australia and all over the world. You can also learn about the birds and even build a birdhouse for the beautiful and friendly parrots and finches.
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6) The Australian Reptile Center
The Australian Reptile Center boasts an impressive number of Australian reptiles and amphibians, as well some exotic species. Apart from being a feast for the eyes, a visit here has an educational value too, as the friendly staff are on hand to tell you the story of each animal.
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