in a low-rise roadside building in a mainly residential area, this straightforward motel is a 15-minute walk from the queanbeyan museum and 1 km from the b52 highway. the understated rooms come with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and minifridges, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. breakfast and parking are complimentary. there's also a communal kitchen with a washing machine Canberra Airport 11 min
National Zoo & Aquarium (22 min) This storied, 25-acre site offers exotic & native animal encounters, zookeeper talks & picnic areas. Parliament House (17 min) Vast, hilltop building housing Australia's parliament, opened in 1988, topped by 81m-high flagpole. Mount Ainslie (20 min) Mountain offering a walking trail with war memorials & an overlook for city & sunset views. National Library of Australia (17 min) Public library with a reading room, treasures gallery, changing exhibitions, a bookshop and a cafe. Australian National Botanic Gardens (19 min) Tranquil botanical garden featuring a diverse array of native plants, walking trails & a cafe. Telstra Tower (24 min) Open since 1980, this 195m-high telecoms tower has observation decks, a cafe & exhibition space. Old Parliament House (17 min) Seat of Federal Parliament for 61 years until 1988, now housing the Museum of Australian Democracy. Questacon - National Science and Technology Centre (17 min) Children's museum featuring interactive exhibits & puppet shows about science & technology. National Arboretum Canberra (24 min) Large, modern park with cedar & oak forests, a lively cafe & a playground with big acorn treehouses. National Portrait Gallery (16 min) National collection of portraits, photos and paintings in a contemporary, geometric building. National Gallery of Australia (16 min) Expansive modern building with Australian & international art, plus a sizable aboriginal collection. Lake Burley Griffin (19 min) Serene trails for walking & cycling border this scenic man-made lake offering boating & fishing. Australian War Memorial (16 min) Shrine and museum built as a visual focus for the country's gratefulness for military sacrifice. National Museum of Australia (18 min) Modern waterfront building housing artifacts from 50,000 years of Australian history & culture. |