check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. along kings highway 1 km from the town of queanbeyan, this straightforward motel is 12 km from the australian capital of canberra and 38 km from tallaganda national park. a suite adds a 2nd bedroom. simply decorated rooms feature free broadband internet, flat-screen tvs, kitchenettes with microwaves, tea and coffeemaking equipment, dining areas and desks; 1 includes a whirlpool tub. parking is complimentary Canberra Airport 13 min
Parliament House (15 min) Vast, hilltop building housing Australia's parliament, opened in 1988, topped by 81m-high flagpole. National Zoo & Aquarium (19 min) This storied, 25-acre site offers exotic & native animal encounters, zookeeper talks & picnic areas. Lake Burley Griffin (17 min) Serene trails for walking & cycling border this scenic man-made lake offering boating & fishing. National Portrait Gallery (14 min) National collection of portraits, photos and paintings in a contemporary, geometric building. Telstra Tower (23 min) Open since 1980, this 195m-high telecoms tower has observation decks, a cafe & exhibition space. National Library of Australia (15 min) Public library with a reading room, treasures gallery, changing exhibitions, a bookshop and a cafe. National Museum of Australia (16 min) Modern waterfront building housing artifacts from 50,000 years of Australian history & culture. National Gallery of Australia (14 min) Expansive modern building with Australian & international art, plus a sizable aboriginal collection. Mount Ainslie (19 min) Mountain offering a walking trail with war memorials & an overlook for city & sunset views. Old Parliament House (16 min) Seat of Federal Parliament for 61 years until 1988, now housing the Museum of Australian Democracy. Australian National Botanic Gardens (18 min) Tranquil botanical garden featuring a diverse array of native plants, walking trails & a cafe. Australian War Memorial (15 min) Shrine and museum built as a visual focus for the country's gratefulness for military sacrifice. Questacon - National Science and Technology Centre (15 min) Children's museum featuring interactive exhibits & puppet shows about science & technology. National Arboretum Canberra (23 min) Large, modern park with cedar & oak forests, a lively cafe & a playground with big acorn treehouses. |