Emma's Guidebook
Food scene
A short drive from the apartment. The food here is to die for and a perfect spot for a special occasion. Everything about this place is top notch and right on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin too. In the summer they also have a casual outdoor bar area where they serve more casual but equally delicious food.
Recommend booking ahead for this place.
6 locals recommend
The Boat House
Menindee DriveA short drive from the apartment. The food here is to die for and a perfect spot for a special occasion. Everything about this place is top notch and right on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin too. In the summer they also have a casual outdoor bar area where they serve more casual but equally delicious food.
Recommend booking ahead for this place.
One minute walk from the unit. Perfect family dining spot. Good food at good prices. Kids playing area to keep them entertained whilst you relax.
10 locals recommend
Hellenic Club of Canberra
1 Matilda StOne minute walk from the unit. Perfect family dining spot. Good food at good prices. Kids playing area to keep them entertained whilst you relax.
Sightseeing
As a tourist you can’t come to Canberra without going to the war memorial. Great to do on a pushy and ride up and down Anzac parade and combine with a ride around Lake Burley Griffin, or with a morning hike up Mount Ainslie.
200 locals recommend
Australian War Memorial
Treloar Crescent (top of Anzac Parade)As a tourist you can’t come to Canberra without going to the war memorial. Great to do on a pushy and ride up and down Anzac parade and combine with a ride around Lake Burley Griffin, or with a morning hike up Mount Ainslie.
A low to medium effort walk / hike up Mount Ainslie will get the heart pumping and will be rewarded at the end / top with a spectacular view of the nation’s capital!
91 locals recommend
Mount Ainslie Lookout
20 Mount Ainslie DrA low to medium effort walk / hike up Mount Ainslie will get the heart pumping and will be rewarded at the end / top with a spectacular view of the nation’s capital!
Combine with a walk along the culture strip (my term not the official one!) which houses most of Australia’s National institutions including the National Library and the National Portrait Gallery.
206 locals recommend
National Gallery of Australia
Parkes Place EastCombine with a walk along the culture strip (my term not the official one!) which houses most of Australia’s National institutions including the National Library and the National Portrait Gallery.
Shopping
Right on your doorstep, 2 minutes (on foot) from the apartment, has all the usual favourites including David Jones, Big W, JB Hifi, Woolies etc.
39 locals recommend
Westfield Woden
Keltie StreetRight on your doorstep, 2 minutes (on foot) from the apartment, has all the usual favourites including David Jones, Big W, JB Hifi, Woolies etc.
10-15 minutes by car or on the bus, The Canberra Centre has all the international favourites - H&M, Zara, Nike, Calvin Klein etc in the heart of Canberra CBD.
177 locals recommend
Canberra Theatre Centre
London Circuit10-15 minutes by car or on the bus, The Canberra Centre has all the international favourites - H&M, Zara, Nike, Calvin Klein etc in the heart of Canberra CBD.