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What’s on in Canberra this August 👀
From fireside wine events and platypus spotting to major exhibitions, there is plenty to explore across Canberra and the surrounding region this month.

🍷 Fireside Festival 2026
Warm up with local wines, seasonal produce, fireside dining and cosy winter experiences across the Canberra wine region.
More details: https://www.canberrawines.com.au/events/

🥾 Platypus Month
Explore the Upper Murrumbidgee and learn more about one of Australia’s most fascinating native animals through guided walks, talks and wildlife experiences.
More details: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/upper-murrumbidgee-water-watch-121381376291?aff=ebdsshcopyurl

🧊 Antarctica
Discover Australia’s enduring connection to the icy south through fascinating stories, objects and experiences at the National Museum of Australia.
More details: https://www.nma.gov.au/antarctica

🖼️ Arthur Boyd: Tapestries
See all 20 of Arthur Boyd’s monumental tapestries together for the first time in this world-first exhibition at the National Gallery of Australia.
More details: https://nga.gov.au/exhibitions/arthur-boyd-tapestries/

Which one is going on your August calendar?

Everyone has an opinion on what you should do after Year 12. But what actually suits you?
Before relatives, friends or career advisers decide for you, explore the real pros and cons of taking a gap year or going straight to uni.
Read the full guide and choose your next step with confidence.

Gap year or straight to uni? How to decide what’s best for you | The Australian National University If you’re thinking about taking a gap year before university, here’s what to weigh up, the questions worth asking yourself and how deferring actually

Before classes start, there’s O-Week ✨

Campus tours, new friends, support services and all the important stuff you’ll wish you knew sooner.

Read the full article to get yourself ready.

O-Week at ANU | The Australian National University High school to university is a big transition. O-Week is your place to learn all you need to know before classes start.

Off Campus fans, this one’s for you 🎤
Ever wondered what Hannah Wells might study at ANU? We’ve got a pathway that gives singer-songwriter energy and main character confidence.

Canberra is basically a day trip cheat code. 🌿

Beaches, wineries, mountain walks and snow adventures are all within a few hours of ANU.

Here are a few places worth the drive 👇

The 5 best day trips from Canberra | The Australian National University Five day trips from Canberra worth the drive, from coastal towns to wineries and mountains. Find your next quick escape.