Canberra Airport 11 min
National Library of Australia (18 min) Public library with a reading room, treasures gallery, changing exhibitions, a bookshop and a cafe. Old Parliament House (17 min) Seat of Federal Parliament for 61 years until 1988, now housing the Museum of Australian Democracy. Mount Ainslie (20 min) Mountain offering a walking trail with war memorials & an overlook for city & sunset views. Telstra Tower (24 min) Open since 1980, this 195m-high telecoms tower has observation decks, a cafe & exhibition space. Parliament House (18 min) Vast, hilltop building housing Australia's parliament, opened in 1988, topped by 81m-high flagpole. Questacon - National Science and Technology Centre (18 min) Children's museum featuring interactive exhibits & puppet shows about science & technology. National Zoo & Aquarium (21 min) This storied, 25-acre site offers exotic & native animal encounters, zookeeper talks & picnic areas. 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. Lake Burley Griffin (19 min) Serene trails for walking & cycling border this scenic man-made lake offering boating & fishing. 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. Australian National Botanic Gardens (20 min) Tranquil botanical garden featuring a diverse array of native plants, walking trails & a cafe. National Gallery of Australia (17 min) Expansive modern building with Australian & international art, plus a sizable aboriginal collection. |