Australia's capital and where many of the country's decisions are made, the ACT is a small state located at the southern edges of NSW, roughly half way between the snow fields and the beach. At its heart you'll find Canberra, home to the Australian government and foreign embassies. Canberra is also home to some of the nation's most formidable art galleries and war memorial.

We've found the best things to do in Canberra for an adventure-filled day, from an early-morning hot-air balloon ride to the top mountain biking trails.

Australia's capital has been reinvented. These are the best thing to see and do, and place to eat, in Canberra in one day.

Here are all the best ways for families (big kids included) to enjoy Canberra, including where to eat and where to stay.