Lollipop’s Playland and Cafe Canberra

If you’ve got a layover at Canberra Airport or just need somewhere to burn off some toddler energy on a rainy afternoon, this place does the job well. The climbing structure and slides keep the school-age kids occupied while parents can actually sit on the benches and watch without losing sight of anyone — the layout makes visibility genuinely easy. New management has tidied things up noticeably, and the cafe means you’re not rationing snacks from your bag. Baby change facilities are there when you need them, and they do birthday parties if you want someone else to handle the chaos for once.