| an unfussy restaurant/bar has redbrick walls. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. room service is available. parking is offered. in a residential area across from the queanbeyan river, this modest motel off the kings highway is 16 minutes' walk from the queanbeyan showground. the bright, unpretentious rooms come with free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus microwaves, minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities; some rooms add whirlpool baths and/or balconies or patios
Canberra Airport 11 min
Mount Ainslie (20 min)
Mountain offering a walking trail with war memorials & an overlook for city & sunset views. Lake Burley Griffin (19 min)
Serene trails for walking & cycling border this scenic man-made lake offering boating & fishing. National Museum of Australia (18 min)
Modern waterfront building housing artifacts from 50,000 years of Australian history & culture. National Gallery of Australia (18 min)
Expansive modern building with Australian & international art, plus a sizable aboriginal collection. Australian War Memorial (16 min)
Shrine and museum built as a visual focus for the country's gratefulness for military sacrifice. National Arboretum Canberra (24 min)
Large, modern park with cedar & oak forests, a lively cafe & a playground with big acorn treehouses. National Zoo & Aquarium (21 min)
This storied, 25-acre site offers exotic & native animal encounters, zookeeper talks & picnic areas. Old Parliament House (17 min)
Seat of Federal Parliament for 61 years until 1988, now housing the Museum of Australian Democracy. National Library of Australia (19 min)
Public library with a reading room, treasures gallery, changing exhibitions, a bookshop and a cafe. Parliament House (18 min)
Vast, hilltop building housing Australia's parliament, opened in 1988, topped by 81m-high flagpole. Australian National Botanic Gardens (20 min)
Tranquil botanical garden featuring a diverse array of native plants, walking trails & a cafe. Telstra Tower (24 min)
Open since 1980, this 195m-high telecoms tower has observation decks, a cafe & exhibition space. Questacon - National Science and Technology Centre (19 min)
Children's museum featuring interactive exhibits & puppet shows about science & technology. National Portrait Gallery (18 min)
National collection of portraits, photos and paintings in a contemporary, geometric building. | 
