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Canberra
Attractions - Things to do
1. Canberra Deep Space Centre
421 Discovery Drive, Tourist Drive 5,
Tidbinbilla
www.cdscc.nasa.gov |
What is it? The Canberra Space Centre contains a
collection of space memorabilia, models, theatres and interactive
exhibits covering the last 40 years of space flight and
exploration. Visitors can weigh themselves on the moon and see Mars
in 3-D.
Hours of Operation: Daily 9am to 5pm (until 6pm in summer). Closed
Christmas Day
Phone:(02) 6201 7880 |
2. Michelago Tourist Railway
Henderson Rd, Queanbeyan
www.arhsact.org.au |
What is it? The Australian Railway Historical Society Inc
operates regular Sunday steam train rides to Royalla on the first
and third Sunday of each month, and on the second and fourth Sunday
operates rail motor trains to Royalla. Ride the "Spirit of
Tuggeranong" or the "Tin Hare Express" to Royalla, enjoy a picnic
lunch and then hop back on for the return trip. Other trips
available include evening railroad dinner and dancing trips. The
trains operate from Queanbeyan Railway Station, Henderson
Road.
Hours of Operation: Office hours: 10am to 3pm (weekdays)
Phone:(02) 6284 2790 |
3. Australian National Botanic Gardens
Clunies Ross Street, Acton
www.anbg.gov.au/anbg |
What is it? The Australian National Botanic Gardens,
sited on the slopes of Black Mountain, is the world's finest living
collection of Australian native plants. Set among natural
eucalypts, they provide an ideal setting to display the nation's
unique and beautiful floral heritage. The variety of eco-systems in
the Gardens encourages a host of birds. Other features include the
Aboriginal Track, a Rock Garden, Rainforest Gully, the Mallee and
the Tasmanian Garden.
Hours of Operation: Daily 8.30am to 5pm (until 6pm weekdays and 8pm
weekends in January)
Phone:(02) 6250 9450 |
4. National Zoo and Aquarium
Scrivener Dam, Yarralumla
www.zooquarium.com.au |
What is it? View exotic and native animals, ocean and
freshwater fish, reptiles and amphibians. See leopards, lions,
tigers, cougars, bears, monkeys, Tasmanian devils, sharks and
Barrier Reef exhibits. Feed kangaroos and pat dingoes. The complex
is beside Lake Burley Griffin, and large habitats provide ideal
viewing for education and enjoyment.
Hours of Operation: Daily 9am to 5pm. Closed Christmas day
Phone:(02) 6287 8400 |
5. Cockington Green
Gold Creek Village, 11 Gold Creek Road, Nicholls
www.cockington-green.com.au |
What is it? Opened to the public in 1979, Cockington
Green at Gold Creek Village is an award-winning display of
miniature buildings and landscaped gardens and one of Canberra's
landmark attractions. As well as the stunning miniature displays
and breathtaking gardens, there is a Heritage Rose Walk, a maze,
several cafés, a barbecue, picnic and playground areas and a steam
train ride that circles the grounds.
Hours of Operation: Daily 9.30am to 5pm (last admission
4.15pm)
Phone:(02) 6230 2273 |
6. National Gallery of Australia
Parkes Place, Parkes
www.nga.gov.au |
What is it? Located on the south shore of the lake, the
National Gallery has the best collection of art in the country. The
Australian collection ranges from traditional Aboriginal art
through to 20th-century works by Tom Roberts, Arthur Boyd, Sidney
Nolan and Albert Tucker. Aboriginal works include bark paintings
from Arnhem Land, pukumani burial poles from the
Tiwi people and printed fabrics from central Australia. A permanent
feature is The Aboriginal Memorial (1987-88), an installation of
200 painted hollow log coffins by the artists of Ramingining in
Arnhem Land. The Memorial, a collaborative
work involving 43 artists, is dedicated to all indigenous
Australians who have lost their lives defending their country since
European settlement. There's also plenty of foreign art from all
eras, and many important international exhibitions are exhibited in
Canberra on their way around the world. The collection is not
confined to paintings; sculptures, prints, drawings, photographs,
furniture, ceramics, fashion, textiles and silverware are all on
display.
Hours of Operation: Daily 10am to 5pm
Phone:(02) 6240 6411 |
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Transport -Public transport is limited to buses and
because the city is spread out, with meagre weekend services and no
transport after about 10pm, visitors are best off with a car.
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