Fill your tote bag to the brim as you wander dozens of stalls, bursting with fresh vegetables, eggs and meat, flowers, pastries, honey and more at the Canberra Region Farmers Markets. More than 100 local stores pop up every Saturday at Exhibition Park offering the best locally-grown produce to fill your pantry. Explore with a coffee in hand and learn stories about the future of sustainable farming from the producers who know best.

Sleep in five-star luxury at the eco-conscious Ovolo Nishi. Located in Canberra's CBD, the hotel features all the mod cons with a commitment to sustainability. With retro furnishings made from clay, cork and refurbished timber and plenty of natural light to save on electricity; its modern design means travellers can enjoy luxury while staying environmentally friendly. Downstairs the in-house dining at Monster Kitchen and Bar also has a sustainable focus with a herbivore menu led by local, seasonal produce.

Go off-grid and get back to the simpler things in life by spending a night or two in luxury glamping tents at Naked Cubby and Co. Choose between solar-powered bell tents nestled between the grapevines at Mount Majura Vineyard, or the tiny house on wheels near the pine forest. The stays feature comfy beds and linens, breakfast in bed and are located just a short stroll to the winery's cellar door.

Escape life's hectic pace and unwind at Jindii Eco Spa. Tucked away in the ferns near a trickling stream inside the Australian National Botanic Gardens lies a day spa that will bring you back to nature. Featuring native ingredients and a focus on Indigenous healing rituals the award-winning facility is gentle on the planet and the soul.

Hit the high seas (or lake) with Australia's favourite electric boating experience. Glide across Canberra's centrepiece attraction, Lake Burley Griffin, with GoBoat Canberra. The boats are powered by silent, electric engines so you can enjoy the serenity while not impacting the environment. They don't require a boating license so anyone (over 18) can take the captain's seat and enjoy a cruise and a picnic on the water.

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