Canberra Airport 18 min
Royal Australian Mint (20 min)
Manufacturing site of Australia's coins, offering tours with coin history, plus a cafe & shop. National Library of Australia (18 min)
Public library with a reading room, treasures gallery, changing exhibitions, a bookshop and a cafe. Old Parliament House (18 min)
Seat of Federal Parliament for 61 years until 1988, now housing the Museum of Australian Democracy. Parliament House (18 min)
Vast, hilltop building housing Australia's parliament, opened in 1988, topped by 81m-high flagpole. National Portrait Gallery (17 min)
National collection of portraits, photos and paintings in a contemporary, geometric building. National Museum of Australia (18 min)
Modern waterfront building housing artifacts from 50,000 years of Australian history & culture. National Zoo & Aquarium (22 min)
This storied, 25-acre site offers exotic & native animal encounters, zookeeper talks & picnic areas. Questacon - National Science and Technology Centre (18 min)
Children's museum featuring interactive exhibits & puppet shows about science & technology. National Arboretum Canberra (25 min)
Large, modern park with cedar & oak forests, a lively cafe & a playground with big acorn treehouses. Telstra Tower (25 min)
Open since 1980, this 195m-high telecoms tower has observation decks, a cafe & exhibition space. Australian War Memorial (17 min)
Shrine and museum built as a visual focus for the country's gratefulness for military sacrifice. Mount Ainslie (21 min)
Mountain offering a walking trail with war memorials & an overlook for city & sunset views. National Gallery of Australia (17 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 National Botanic Gardens (20 min)
Tranquil botanical garden featuring a diverse array of native plants, walking trails & a cafe. | 
