suites add living areas; some have whirlpool baths, boardroom tables or kitchenettes. off road b23, this modern business hotel is a 6-minute walk from canberra train station and 3 km from the old parliament house. other amenities include a gym, a sauna and an outdoor pool, plus meeting space, laundry facilities and bike rentals. down-to-earth rooms offer flat-screen tvs, free wi-fi and minifridges. there's a contemporary restaurant/bar. room service is available. parking is free. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am Canberra Airport 13 min
National Gallery of Australia (5 min) Expansive modern building with Australian & international art, plus a sizable aboriginal collection. Mount Ainslie (15 min) Mountain offering a walking trail with war memorials & an overlook for city & sunset views. National Arboretum Canberra (16 min) Large, modern park with cedar & oak forests, a lively cafe & a playground with big acorn treehouses. National Library of Australia (6 min) Public library with a reading room, treasures gallery, changing exhibitions, a bookshop and a cafe. Lake Burley Griffin (10 min) Serene trails for walking & cycling border this scenic man-made lake offering boating & fishing. Telstra Tower (15 min) Open since 1980, this 195m-high telecoms tower has observation decks, a cafe & exhibition space. Parliament House (7 min) Vast, hilltop building housing Australia's parliament, opened in 1988, topped by 81m-high flagpole. Australian National Botanic Gardens (11 min) Tranquil botanical garden featuring a diverse array of native plants, walking trails & a cafe. National Zoo & Aquarium (11 min) This storied, 25-acre site offers exotic & native animal encounters, zookeeper talks & picnic areas. National Portrait Gallery (5 min) National collection of portraits, photos and paintings in a contemporary, geometric building. Old Parliament House (7 min) Seat of Federal Parliament for 61 years until 1988, now housing the Museum of Australian Democracy. Questacon - National Science and Technology Centre (6 min) Children's museum featuring interactive exhibits & puppet shows about science & technology. Australian War Memorial (10 min) Shrine and museum built as a visual focus for the country's gratefulness for military sacrifice. National Museum of Australia (9 min) Modern waterfront building housing artifacts from 50,000 years of Australian history & culture. |