| there's also a a terrace with seating. amenities include a casual restaurant, a fitness centre and a spa area with a sauna, plus a lounge with a flat-screen tv and a fireplace. suites add separate sitting rooms, whirlpool baths and balconies. this relaxed hotel is 1 km from lake tuggeranong, 2 km from the pine island reserve and 14 km from the royal australian mint. room service is available. featuring free wi-fi, unassuming rooms have flat-screen tvs, minibars and work desks. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Canberra Airport 25 min
National Portrait Gallery (20 min)
National collection of portraits, photos and paintings in a contemporary, geometric building. Parliament House (19 min)
Vast, hilltop building housing Australia's parliament, opened in 1988, topped by 81m-high flagpole. National Zoo & Aquarium (15 min)
This storied, 25-acre site offers exotic & native animal encounters, zookeeper talks & picnic areas. Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve (26 min)
Hiking & wildlife viewing are popular at this expansive park with tours & a visitor center. National Arboretum Canberra (21 min)
Large, modern park with cedar & oak forests, a lively cafe & a playground with big acorn treehouses. Namadgi National Park (17 min)
Park, hiking, camping, wilderness, and mountain Telstra Tower (23 min)
Open since 1980, this 195m-high telecoms tower has observation decks, a cafe & exhibition space. Questacon - National Science and Technology Centre (21 min)
Children's museum featuring interactive exhibits & puppet shows about science & technology. National Museum of Australia (18 min)
Modern waterfront building housing artifacts from 50,000 years of Australian history & culture. Royal Australian Mint (17 min)
Manufacturing site of Australia's coins, offering tours with coin history, plus a cafe & shop. Lake Burley Griffin (19 min)
Serene trails for walking & cycling border this scenic man-made lake offering boating & fishing. Australian National Botanic Gardens (19 min)
Tranquil botanical garden featuring a diverse array of native plants, walking trails & a cafe. National Gallery of Australia (21 min)
Expansive modern building with Australian & international art, plus a sizable aboriginal collection. Old Parliament House (20 min)
Seat of Federal Parliament for 61 years until 1988, now housing the Museum of Australian Democracy. Australian War Memorial (22 min)
Shrine and museum built as a visual focus for the country's gratefulness for military sacrifice. | 
