What should I prioritise with one full day in Canberra and a car?

Pick lunch near your second stop and leave the late afternoon flexible. If the weather is clear, a lookout can be a good finish; if not, spend longer indoors.

Check opening hours and timed-entry rules for the places you choose. A car helps between districts, while walking between nearby cultural buildings may be easier than reparking repeatedly.

Choose two anchor stops, such as a museum or gallery in the Parliamentary Triangle and a viewpoint later in the day. One day is enough for a taste, but not for every major institution.