Guidebook for Canberra
Food Scene
Beautiful selection of freshly cooked Chinese food, including the dumplings they make each day on the premises.
It's very busy, so bookings are essential, however takeaway is also available for that last minute craving.
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CBD Dumpling House
26 Bunda StBeautiful selection of freshly cooked Chinese food, including the dumplings they make each day on the premises.
It's very busy, so bookings are essential, however takeaway is also available for that last minute craving.
The breakfasts here are HUGE and delicious! The selection of baked goods is fabulous, and great value for money.
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Dobinsons Bakery Cafe
177 Bunda StThe breakfasts here are HUGE and delicious! The selection of baked goods is fabulous, and great value for money.
Have some fun playing a board game while you munch on the wood fired pizza. Ideal for couples or families, looking for some fun. It can get busy on quiz nights, so might be worth popping by during the day to make sure you reserve a table.
Guild
150 London CctHave some fun playing a board game while you munch on the wood fired pizza. Ideal for couples or families, looking for some fun. It can get busy on quiz nights, so might be worth popping by during the day to make sure you reserve a table.
The Golden Arches for when you're craving. There's a food court in the basement of the Canberra Centre for cheap and cheerful dining options. It's not open late, as is within the shopping centre, but there's a 24 hour option a few hundred meters away near the bus depot.
McDonald's Canberra Centre II
148 Bunda StreetThe Golden Arches for when you're craving. There's a food court in the basement of the Canberra Centre for cheap and cheerful dining options. It's not open late, as is within the shopping centre, but there's a 24 hour option a few hundred meters away near the bus depot.
Nando's
125 Bunda StDelicious halal dining option.
Drinks & Nightlife
This hidden gem is hard to find. You'll feel like you're being led into trouble as it's only accessible via a fire escape. Don't let the outside fool you....the stairs are worth it once you get inside as you'll find an amazing assortment of cocktails expertly made by the talented staff.
Well worth a visit.
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The Highball Express
77 Alinga StThis hidden gem is hard to find. You'll feel like you're being led into trouble as it's only accessible via a fire escape. Don't let the outside fool you....the stairs are worth it once you get inside as you'll find an amazing assortment of cocktails expertly made by the talented staff.
Well worth a visit.
Getting loose at the Moose is a tradition. Good dance music, and a fun place to party for the young at heart.
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Mooseheads Pub & Nightclub
105 London CctGetting loose at the Moose is a tradition. Good dance music, and a fun place to party for the young at heart.
80's neon and cocktails make this a fun place to revisit your youth....or, if you're still young, it's a great place to let loose and make some memories.
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88mph
10 Hobart Pl80's neon and cocktails make this a fun place to revisit your youth....or, if you're still young, it's a great place to let loose and make some memories.
If you love a variety of eclectic music, this place is your mecca. Leave your expectations at the door and go and enjoy a new experience.
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Smith's Alternative
76 Alinga StIf you love a variety of eclectic music, this place is your mecca. Leave your expectations at the door and go and enjoy a new experience.
Sightseeing
A must see view of Canberra. If you have kids, there's a great free play park for them to climb around in.
There's an onsite coffee shop, with a yummy selection of cakes and nibbles, which you can consume gazing out over Canberra.
There's also a bonsai centre you can wander through and be astounded at the intricacy of some of the exhibits.
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Arboretum Car Park station
A must see view of Canberra. If you have kids, there's a great free play park for them to climb around in.
There's an onsite coffee shop, with a yummy selection of cakes and nibbles, which you can consume gazing out over Canberra.
There's also a bonsai centre you can wander through and be astounded at the intricacy of some of the exhibits.
구 국회의사당
18 King George TerraceTake a walk back in time to see how things used to be done.
Parliament House
Parliament DriveIt's a must see when you're in the capital.
If you have access to a vehicle, take a trip out to this beautiful spot and relax.
Cotter Dam Lookout
If you have access to a vehicle, take a trip out to this beautiful spot and relax.
Parks & Nature
It's a cliche, but still gorgeous, and walking distance from the apartment. Take a stroll around the lake. See if you can find the bamboo maze (hint....it's near Parkes Place) and, for the kids, do your best to take them to the castle playground as the tunnels are great fun!
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Lake Burley Griffin
Flynn DriveIt's a cliche, but still gorgeous, and walking distance from the apartment. Take a stroll around the lake. See if you can find the bamboo maze (hint....it's near Parkes Place) and, for the kids, do your best to take them to the castle playground as the tunnels are great fun!
Easy driving distance, accessible most of the year round with no snow chains.
Book online to avoid disappointment.
Winter offers a variety of snow activities (they make their own if nature hasn't provided).
Summer offers a fun bobsled ride.
There's an onsite cafe, or you can take a picnic. BBQs available onsite too.
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코린 포레스트 마운틴 리조트
1268 ⛉ Corin Dam RdEasy driving distance, accessible most of the year round with no snow chains.
Book online to avoid disappointment.
Winter offers a variety of snow activities (they make their own if nature hasn't provided).
Summer offers a fun bobsled ride.
There's an onsite cafe, or you can take a picnic. BBQs available onsite too.
Gibraltar Falls
Corin RoadWell worth the easy drive to see this beautiful waterfall.
Glebe Park
Just down the road, it's a great place to sit back and breathe.
Entertainment & Activities
Free playground for the kids, with plenty of seating for the adults to relax and watch. Fully fenced.
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Boundless Playground
Free playground for the kids, with plenty of seating for the adults to relax and watch. Fully fenced.
Canberra Theatre Centre
London CircuitTreat yourself to a show at the theatre.
If the kids are driving you nuts, catch a bus to Belconnen and let them burn off some energy playing games, or riding the bumper cars.
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iPlay Belconnen
Benjamin WayIf the kids are driving you nuts, catch a bus to Belconnen and let them burn off some energy playing games, or riding the bumper cars.
Venture into this delightful and fascinating display of meticulously handcrafted miniature buildings from around the world.
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코킹턴 그린 가든
11 Gold Creek RdVenture into this delightful and fascinating display of meticulously handcrafted miniature buildings from around the world.
Home to the Weston Park Miniature Railway, Lake Walter Miniature Golf courses and Mini Farm Friends
Yarralumla Play Station
9 Pescott LnHome to the Weston Park Miniature Railway, Lake Walter Miniature Golf courses and Mini Farm Friends
Essentials
Open late for your convenience, it has everything you need. Keep in mind that Canberra has the "no bag" rule, so you'll need to take one along with you, or be prepared to have to pay for one at the store (15 cents).
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Coles Canberra Civic
Bunda StreetOpen late for your convenience, it has everything you need. Keep in mind that Canberra has the "no bag" rule, so you'll need to take one along with you, or be prepared to have to pay for one at the store (15 cents).
ALDI Canberra CBD
148 Bunda StGreat for those last minutes bits and bobs.
The Pharmacy on Northbourne
65 Northbourne AveLate night chemist for your convenience.
Arts & Culture
Iconic must see when you're in Canberra. If you can time it, there's a representation of the London Blitz held on the hour during the day.
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War Memorial Car Park
Treloar CrescentIconic must see when you're in Canberra. If you can time it, there's a representation of the London Blitz held on the hour during the day.
National Gallery of Australia
Parkes Place EastIconic building across the lake.