Canberra with teenagers
This is a Canberra day for teenagers built around things to do. Kingpin Canberra sits at 0.4 km from the centre and Old Parliament House at 2.4 km. Power Kart Raceway in Griffith is 4.9 km out, and Riddle Room in Mitchell and Zone 3 in Belconnen are 7.4 and 7.5 km out. Old Parliament House is free and the rest are ticketed, with laser tag from $16 a game.
Treat this as a menu, as the outer venues are in different suburbs. Zone 3 only opens 3pm to 7pm on weekdays, so it suits a late afternoon or a weekend. Riddle Room is recommended for 14 and over, with under-14s needing an adult. Check each listing for age limits and booking details.
Every stop is a listing on Funtivities, checked against the place's own website. Last reviewed 24 October 2026. Prices and hours can change, so check the listing before you go.
The day at a glance
- Morning: Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House
- Late morning: Power Kart Raceway
- Afternoon: Kingpin Canberra
- Late afternoon: Zone 3
- Evening: Riddle Room Canberra
Morning
Warm up at Old Parliament House
Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, Parkes · Museums & Science Centres · Ages 6-17 · Free · 4.6 stars (5311 reviews)
A free national museum in Old Parliament House, Parkes, with the PlayUP hands-on family exhibition and a daily craft. It is open 9am to 5pm and listed for ages 6 to 17. It is a calm start before the active stops.
Tip: Open 9am to 5pm daily. PlayUP is aimed at families.
Prices, hours and map for Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House
Late morning
Race at Power Kart Raceway
Power Kart Raceway, Griffith · Go-Karting · Ages 4-18 · From $10 · 4.3 stars (1328 reviews)
Indoor electric go-karts, glow mini golf, VR and laser tag on Canberra Ave, Griffith. A junior kart one-race starter pack, including an annual licence, is $37. It is 4.9 km from the centre and opens at 10am most days.
Tip: Laser tag is $18 a game and the PowerShip VR ride is $10 per person.
Afternoon
Bowl and play at Kingpin
Kingpin Canberra, Canberra · Bowling & Arcade · Ages 5-17 · From $20 · 4.8 stars (4042 reviews)
Bowling, arcade games, karaoke and darts at the Canberra Centre, 0.4 km from the centre. One activity (Bronze) is from $22 on weekdays before 4pm and $26 at other times. Karaoke and darts give teens something more social than bowling.
Tip: Silver (2 activities) is $37 on weekdays before 4pm.
Late afternoon
Play laser tag at Zone 3
Zone 3, Belconnen · Laser Tag · Ages 6-17 · From $16 · 4.6 stars (303 reviews)
A laser tag arena at 28 Weedon Close, Belconnen, for ages 6 and up. One game is from $16 per person as of October 2026, and three games are $26 to $28. It is 7.5 km from the centre.
Tip: Open 3pm to 7pm on weekdays, 9am to 9pm Saturday and 9am to 6pm Sunday.
Evening
Escape at Riddle Room
Riddle Room Canberra, Mitchell · Escape Rooms · Ages 8-17 · From $45 · 4.9 stars (1377 reviews)
An escape room venue in Mitchell with five themed 60-minute rooms. It is recommended for 14 and over, and under-14s should have an adult. Two players pay $55 each, three $50 and four or more $45. It is 7.4 km from the centre.
Tip: Open 9am to 9pm daily. Larger groups pay less per person.
Before you go
- Riddle Room is recommended for ages 14 and over, with under-14s needing an adult.
- Zone 3 is open 3pm to 7pm on weekdays, so weekends suit it best.
- Laser tag at Zone 3 is for ages 6 and up, and one game starts at $16.
- Power Kart Raceway kids karts start from age 4, and junior racing needs a licence, included in the $37 starter pack.
- Old Parliament House is free and open 9am to 5pm.
Questions parents ask
What is there for teenagers to do in Canberra?
Teens can race electric go-karts at Power Kart Raceway, play laser tag at Zone 3, try an escape room at Riddle Room or bowl and play arcade games at Kingpin Canberra. Old Parliament House is free.
How much does laser tag cost in Canberra?
At Zone 3 in Belconnen, one game is from $16 per person on weekdays before 5:30pm and $18 on weekends and later. Power Kart Raceway in Griffith has laser tag at $18 a game. Check the listings for current prices.
What age is Riddle Room Canberra?
The listing recommends 14 and over, with under-14s with an adult. It has five themed 60-minute rooms in Mitchell, from $45 per person for four or more players. It is open 9am to 9pm daily; check the listing for booking.
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