Shelby Farms Park is one of the largest urban parks in the country, covering 4,500 acres (about 1,820 hectares) of green space, lakes, and trails. Once a prison farm, it’s now a massive outdoor playground with everything from hiking and biking trails to paddleboarding and zip-lining. You might even spot a small herd of buffalo roaming the grounds. Designed with input from the team behind NYC’s High Line, it’s a go-to spot for outdoor lovers looking to escape the city for a bit.

Capital Brewing Co is Australia’s first brewery to achieve Climate Active carbon neutral certification for their entire organisation and all of their products! The brewery sends spent beer-making ingredients to farmers for cattle feed, composts the leftovers, and minimises water and energy consumption. Their eco-friendly brews include experimental creations like the pineapple-forward hazy pale ale and the tart Crimson Crush cherry sour. The Canberra Taproom offers freshly poured beers for adults, games and playgrounds for kids, as well as shaded lush garden spaces for the entire family.

Alykes sits on an east-facing bay midway along Zante’s northeast coast. The village features a long sandy beach with plenty of water sports facilities, alongside a good selection of tavernas and bars serving traditional specialties. The village takes its name from the former salt flats, located just 50 metres from the shore, which now form a protected nature reserve. The beach extends into the neighbouring area of Alikanas, where the strip of sand broadens considerably.