Blaide's Guidebook
Food scene
Silo Bakery
36 Giles StA fabulous cafe which is only a short walk from the apartment.
Bollywood Masala
46 Giles StreetKiosk
27 Eyre StPomegranate Restaurant
31 Giles StLocal Press Cafe
35 Eastlake ParadeUrban Pantry
5 Bougainville StBamiyan
10 Lonsdale StPublic
33 Flinders WayOnly a short stroll away and a fun way to grab some fresh food.
33 locals recommend
Fyshwick Fresh Food Market
36 Mildura StOnly a short stroll away and a fun way to grab some fresh food.
Supabarn Express
34-38 Eyre StOnly a short walk away from the apartment.
Great food and vibe- even on the same street as the apartment.
28 locals recommend
Penny University Cafe
15 Kennedy StGreat food and vibe- even on the same street as the apartment.
La Capanna
32 Giles StNeighbourhoods
Kingston
This is about a 30 minute drive- it has lots of interesting shops, galleries and food places. A cute country town!
10 locals recommend
Bungendore
This is about a 30 minute drive- it has lots of interesting shops, galleries and food places. A cute country town!
Lonsdale Street
Lonsdale StreetSightseeing
This is my boy friends shop- who specialises in handmade carpets from Afghanistan and Iran. He’s been trading in Canberra for over 40 years, so has built up a terrific collection. Recently the Canberra War Memorial has bought some ‘wear rugs’ from his collection. He also value and mends rugs. His shop is in near by Fyshwick.
Oriental Bazaar
18 Newcastle StThis is my boy friends shop- who specialises in handmade carpets from Afghanistan and Iran. He’s been trading in Canberra for over 40 years, so has built up a terrific collection. Recently the Canberra War Memorial has bought some ‘wear rugs’ from his collection. He also value and mends rugs. His shop is in near by Fyshwick.
Tidbinbilla Visitor Centre
Tidbinbilla Reserve RoadLess than an hour from home- a great way to experience snow for the little ones- as well as the fabulous Bush.
23 locals recommend
Corin Forest Mountain Resort
1268 ⛉ Corin Dam RdLess than an hour from home- a great way to experience snow for the little ones- as well as the fabulous Bush.
Beaver Galleries
81 Denison StNational Gallery of Australia
Parkes Place EastQuestacon - National Science and Technology Centre
King Edward TerraceLake Burley Griffin
Flynn DriveCanberra Contemporary Art Space
44 Queen Elizabeth TerraceMount Stromlo
Great for bike riding
Cockington Green Gardens
11 Gold Creek RdThere also a cafe and restaurant at the top! - and it’s so close to Kingston. The views are beautiful.
20 locals recommend
Red Hill Lookout
There also a cafe and restaurant at the top! - and it’s so close to Kingston. The views are beautiful.
It’s so much fun to watch these glass artists make before your eyes. It’s also possible to do a workshop...and it’s also walking distance from the apartment.
21 locals recommend
Canberra Glassworks
11 Wentworth AveIt’s so much fun to watch these glass artists make before your eyes. It’s also possible to do a workshop...and it’s also walking distance from the apartment.
This is also walking distance from the apartment- near the Canberra glass works and the Kingston bus depot Sunday markets.
Megalo Print Studio + Gallery
21 Wentworth AveThis is also walking distance from the apartment- near the Canberra glass works and the Kingston bus depot Sunday markets.
Old Bus Depot Markets
21 Wentworth AveAustralian National Botanic Gardens
Clunies Ross StreetA short walk from the apartment- great for bird watching or riding your bike along the lake.
15 locals recommend
Jerrabomberra Wetland
Dairy RoadA short walk from the apartment- great for bird watching or riding your bike along the lake.
Quizzic Alley
5 Pirie StAlthough I haven’t been there myself- I hear this is a magical Harry Potter ship!