Canberra Airport 17 min
Parliament House (21 min)
Vast, hilltop building housing Australia's parliament, opened in 1988, topped by 81m-high flagpole. National Portrait Gallery (20 min)
National collection of portraits, photos and paintings in a contemporary, geometric building. Questacon - National Science and Technology Centre (23 min)
Children's museum featuring interactive exhibits & puppet shows about science & technology. National Zoo & Aquarium (21 min)
This storied, 25-acre site offers exotic & native animal encounters, zookeeper talks & picnic areas. National Dinosaur Museum (18 min)
Dinosaur museum featuring skeletons, fossils & a garden with life-like models, plus a gift shop. Australian National Botanic Gardens (21 min)
Tranquil botanical garden featuring a diverse array of native plants, walking trails & a cafe. National Library of Australia (21 min)
Public library with a reading room, treasures gallery, changing exhibitions, a bookshop and a cafe. Lake Burley Griffin (21 min)
Serene trails for walking & cycling border this scenic man-made lake offering boating & fishing. Mount Ainslie (19 min)
Mountain offering a walking trail with war memorials & an overlook for city & sunset views. National Museum of Australia (20 min)
Modern waterfront building housing artifacts from 50,000 years of Australian history & culture. Old Parliament House (21 min)
Seat of Federal Parliament for 61 years until 1988, now housing the Museum of Australian Democracy. Australian War Memorial (15 min)
Shrine and museum built as a visual focus for the country's gratefulness for military sacrifice. Cockington Green Gardens (18 min)
Long-running place featuring charming miniature buildings in a scenic landscaped park with a cafe. Telstra Tower (26 min)
Open since 1980, this 195m-high telecoms tower has observation decks, a cafe & exhibition space. National Gallery of Australia (21 min)
Expansive modern building with Australian & international art, plus a sizable aboriginal collection. | 
