Canberra Airport 22 min
Australian Institute of Sport (6 min) Sporting precinct dedicated to providing Australia with world-class sports people. Old Parliament House (16 min) Seat of Federal Parliament for 61 years until 1988, now housing the Museum of Australian Democracy. National Museum of Australia (13 min) Modern waterfront building housing artifacts from 50,000 years of Australian history & culture. National Zoo & Aquarium (11 min) This storied, 25-acre site offers exotic & native animal encounters, zookeeper talks & picnic areas. National Gallery of Australia (16 min) Expansive modern building with Australian & international art, plus a sizable aboriginal collection. Australian National Botanic Gardens (11 min) Tranquil botanical garden featuring a diverse array of native plants, walking trails & a cafe. Australian War Memorial (15 min) Shrine and museum built as a visual focus for the country's gratefulness for military sacrifice. Cockington Green Gardens (10 min) Long-running place featuring charming miniature buildings in a scenic landscaped park with a cafe. Telstra Tower (16 min) Open since 1980, this 195m-high telecoms tower has observation decks, a cafe & exhibition space. Questacon - National Science and Technology Centre (15 min) Children's museum featuring interactive exhibits & puppet shows about science & technology. Lake Burley Griffin (14 min) Serene trails for walking & cycling border this scenic man-made lake offering boating & fishing. Parliament House (16 min) Vast, hilltop building housing Australia's parliament, opened in 1988, topped by 81m-high flagpole. National Arboretum Canberra (13 min) Large, modern park with cedar & oak forests, a lively cafe & a playground with big acorn treehouses. National Dinosaur Museum (10 min) Dinosaur museum featuring skeletons, fossils & a garden with life-like models, plus a gift shop. Mount Ainslie (23 min) Mountain offering a walking trail with war memorials & an overlook for city & sunset views. |