Sightseeing
Highlights are the old aircraft, the last post played at the end of the day the discovery zone. No charge.
200 locals recommend
Australian War Memorial
Treloar Crescent (top of Anzac Parade)Highlights are the old aircraft, the last post played at the end of the day the discovery zone. No charge.
Enjoy the panoramic views from the hill looking down to old parliament house.
202 locals recommend
Parliament House
Parliament DriveEnjoy the panoramic views from the hill looking down to old parliament house.
Famous Blue Poles painting, aboriginal art and the sculpture garden.
206 locals recommend
National Gallery of Australia
Parkes Place EastFamous Blue Poles painting, aboriginal art and the sculpture garden.
Science and technology exhibits
146 locals recommend
Questacon - National Science and Technology Centre
King Edward TerraceScience and technology exhibits
National Portrait Gallery
King Edward TerracePortraits of the most influential people in Australia.
My favourite walk. Approx 2 kms up hill but the view is worth it. Or you can drive.
91 locals recommend
Mount Ainslie Lookout
20 Mount Ainslie DrMy favourite walk. Approx 2 kms up hill but the view is worth it. Or you can drive.
National Zoo and Aquarium
999 Lady Denman DrWho doesn't love a zoo!
View the carillon lit up at night from the apartment or take a picnic and relax on the lawns.
16 locals recommend
National Carillon
View the carillon lit up at night from the apartment or take a picnic and relax on the lawns.
Food scene
La Rustica by the Lake at Kingston Foreshore. Excellent family style Italian food. Great pizzas. Great service. BYO.
9 locals recommend
La Rustica
La Rustica by the Lake at Kingston Foreshore. Excellent family style Italian food. Great pizzas. Great service. BYO.
Bui's Restaurant
38 Giles StreetGreat Vietnamese food in Kingston (10 minute walk). BYO.
The Dock
81 Giles StreetLively pub with good food, 2 for 1 nights and sport TVs
Zeytin Turkish Cuisine
6 Trevillian QuayGreat pide.
My all time favourite. More fine dining. Very popular so must book ahead.
6 locals recommend
Pomegranate Restaurant
31 Giles StMy all time favourite. More fine dining. Very popular so must book ahead.
Across the road at the glassworks. Quality burgers. Expect a bit of a wait.
41 locals recommend
Brodburger
11 Wentworth AveAcross the road at the glassworks. Quality burgers. Expect a bit of a wait.
Shopping
Canberra Centre City station
Canberra Centre shopping!!!
Iron Knob St DFO Fyshwick station
More shopping at Fyshwick.