Take a road trip down to the nation’s capital, an exceptionally pristine and beautiful city packed with limitless amounts of cultural treasures, sights to see and places to walk and cycle!
Why not make a weekend of it?
James Turrell’s Within Without at the National Gallery of Australia
Cost: $0
Head to the National Gallery of Australia and immerse yourself in James Turrell’s major skyspace, ‘Within Without’. This lighting installation has been built within the ground of the National Gallery in Canberra and encourages its visitors to take notice of the many elements that the earth has to offer. From a grassy mound on the outside to smooth turquoise water and a rocky mound within, this exhibit will be sure to make you say ‘Wow!’.
Cycle around Lake Burley Griffin
Cost: $12/hr
Some would say Canberra is the ideal stomping (technically riding) ground for those who love to bike ride. The city is build on limestone plains…meaning it’s flat! Surrounded by bike paths is Canberra’s crown jewel, Lake Burley Griffin. Rent a bike from one of the many bike stations around the city, and enjoy a leisurely bike ride around the sparkling lake, and stop for a snack at the little cafe on the water!
We know this is $10 weekenders…but what’s $2 more! Bike rentals start from $12/hour, or if you’re renting for four hours the cost is just $6/hr!
National Botanic Gardens
Cost: $0
Immerse yourself in the relaxation that is the Australian National Botanic Gardens. Inform and inspire yourself with the Australian flora within the garden. Not only does the Garden display stunning native plants, the Gardens also cultivate plants threatened in the wild.
Mount Ainslie Lookout
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Throw on your hiking boots and head up the Mount Ainslie Lookout! Or if you’re feeling more on the lazy side, drive up! We can guarantee you’ll be in awe of the picture perfect views that Canberra has to offer, from views of Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra’s national attractions, all framed by picturesque mountain ranges! This is one you won’t want to miss.
Australian War Memorial
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Take a step back in time and learn about Australia’s history at the Australian War Memorial. The memorial stands as a stunning Byzantine-style monument, where you can find a museum, archives, art gallery, and library. Each different gallery within the memorial will take you through different stories of Australia’s conflicts all the way from current day to colonial times. Be sure to set aside several hours for this one, there’s a lot to learn and a lot to take in!
Why not make a weekend of it all, and be sure to book your accommodation through Aabode.com! We recommend the stunning ‘Manhattan Apartment’!
