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Local Tip
Rydges Canberra is walking distance to popular area attractions and can’t-miss historic sites. Guests never run out of things to do in Canberra when they stay in our accommodation. Here are just a few entertainment options less than a 20-minute walk from our luxury Canberra hotel:
- Parliament House
- Old Parliament House
- Questacon
- National Gallery of Australia
- National Portrait Gallery of Australia
- High Court of Australia
- National Library of Australia
- National Archives of Australia
- Manuka Oval
A little further down the road, guests can find things to do in Canberra a short 15-minute drive away. Have a look at these nearby options which also boast free parking:
- National Museum of Australia
- National Film & Sound Archives of Australia
- Royal Australian Mint
- Telstra Tower
- Cockington Green Gardens
- Mount Stromlo Observatory
- Australian War Memorial
While visiting, make sure to check out our city’s impressive dining scene. Kingston and Manuka are two well-known neighbourhoods in Canberra featuring fine restaurants frequented by Australian politicians. Popular dining hot spots can also be found in the quaint suburbs of Griffith, Dickson and Braddon.
Still have questions about things to do in Canberra? Our team will be more than happy to point out their favourite restaurants and local attractions – just ask!
Canberra Experiences
Cockington Green Gardens offers its visitors an experience you will not find anywhere else. Venture into this delightful and fascinating display of meticulously crafted miniature…
Visitors to Canberra and indeed local residents never tire of the breathtaking views of the nation’s capital when they venture to the top of Black…
Our collection contains more than 1.6 million items, comprising 334,000 audio recordings, 442,000 moving image works and 870,000 associated documents and artefacts of cultural significance….
The National Historical Collection is the National Museum of Australia’s core collection of Australian history. This rich and diverse collection of Australian historical material is…
Old Parliament House Housed in one of Australia’s most-loved buildings, the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House brings the journey of Australian democracy…
Questacon was opened in Canberra in 1988, with half of the initial $20 million construction cost paid for by a generous grant from Japan. Today, the director…
The Library holds the greatest collection in the world of material relating to Australia and the Australian people. It ranges from the earliest European works…
The Australian War Memorial is established as a corporation by the Australian War Memorial Act 1980. The functions of the Memorial and the powers of…
Delve into your history using original documents, maps and audio-visual material in reading rooms in the capital city offices. Discover the National Archives through our exhibitions, events and…
The National Gallery of Australia’s collections include more than 160,000 works of art across four main areas: Australian art, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander art,…
The purpose of the National Portrait Gallery is to increase the understanding and appreciation of the Australian people – their identity, history, culture, creativity and…
The High Court building is one of Canberra’s major tourist attractions and is situated in the Parliamentary Zone in Parkes Place, on the shores of…
The Royal Australian Mint is a prescribed agency within the Commonwealth Government portfolio of the Treasury and is the sole supplier of Australia’s circulating coinage….
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