Canberra Airport 37 min
Telstra Tower (32 min) Open since 1980, this 195m-high telecoms tower has observation decks, a cafe & exhibition space. Australian National Botanic Gardens (27 min) Tranquil botanical garden featuring a diverse array of native plants, walking trails & a cafe. Canberra Reptile Zoo (12 min) Place to watch & even touch native Australian frogs & reptiles, including snakes, turtles & crocs. Black Mountain (31 min) Home to many native birds & rare plants, this 812-m. mountain & nature reserve offers hiking trails. Canberra Walk in Aviary (14 min) Stromlo Forest Park (32 min) Sporting venue with a cycling circuit & grass running track, plus equestrian & mountain bike trails. Lake Burley Griffin (28 min) Serene trails for walking & cycling border this scenic man-made lake offering boating & fishing. Cockington Green Gardens (13 min) Long-running place featuring charming miniature buildings in a scenic landscaped park with a cafe. National Dinosaur Museum (14 min) Dinosaur museum featuring skeletons, fossils & a garden with life-like models, plus a gift shop. National Arboretum Canberra (28 min) Large, modern park with cedar & oak forests, a lively cafe & a playground with big acorn treehouses. National Zoo & Aquarium (26 min) This storied, 25-acre site offers exotic & native animal encounters, zookeeper talks & picnic areas. National Museum of Australia (27 min) Modern waterfront building housing artifacts from 50,000 years of Australian history & culture. Canberra Museum & Gallery (31 min) Works by Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people in a museum of traditional & modern art. Australian Institute of Sport (22 min) Sporting precinct dedicated to providing Australia with world-class sports people. |