Canberra Airport 21 min
Cockington Green Gardens (9 min) Long-running place featuring charming miniature buildings in a scenic landscaped park with a cafe. Telstra Tower (23 min) Open since 1980, this 195m-high telecoms tower has observation decks, a cafe & exhibition space. National Museum of Australia (18 min) Modern waterfront building housing artifacts from 50,000 years of Australian history & culture. National Zoo & Aquarium (17 min) This storied, 25-acre site offers exotic & native animal encounters, zookeeper talks & picnic areas. Lake Burley Griffin (19 min) Serene trails for walking & cycling border this scenic man-made lake offering boating & fishing. Australian War Memorial (19 min) Shrine and museum built as a visual focus for the country's gratefulness for military sacrifice. Old Parliament House (21 min) Seat of Federal Parliament for 61 years until 1988, now housing the Museum of Australian Democracy. National Arboretum Canberra (19 min) Large, modern park with cedar & oak forests, a lively cafe & a playground with big acorn treehouses. Questacon - National Science and Technology Centre (20 min) Children's museum featuring interactive exhibits & puppet shows about science & technology. Australian Institute of Sport (13 min) Sporting precinct dedicated to providing Australia with world-class sports people. Parliament House (21 min) Vast, hilltop building housing Australia's parliament, opened in 1988, topped by 81m-high flagpole. National Dinosaur Museum (9 min) Dinosaur museum featuring skeletons, fossils & a garden with life-like models, plus a gift shop. Mount Ainslie (24 min) Mountain offering a walking trail with war memorials & an overlook for city & sunset views. Australian National Botanic Gardens (18 min) Tranquil botanical garden featuring a diverse array of native plants, walking trails & a cafe. National Gallery of Australia (22 min) Expansive modern building with Australian & international art, plus a sizable aboriginal collection. |