Dalia's Apartment, Canberra
Sightseeing
The Parliament House is the meeting place of the Parliament of Australia, located in Canberra, the capital of Australia. The building was designed by Mitchell/Giurgola & Thorp Architects and built by a Concrete Constructions and John Holland joint venture. It was opened on 9 May 1988 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia. It cost more than A$1.1 billion to build.
202 locals recommend
Parliament House
Parliament DriveThe Parliament House is the meeting place of the Parliament of Australia, located in Canberra, the capital of Australia. The building was designed by Mitchell/Giurgola & Thorp Architects and built by a Concrete Constructions and John Holland joint venture. It was opened on 9 May 1988 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia. It cost more than A$1.1 billion to build.
The Australian War Memorial is Australia's national memorial to the members of its armed forces and supporting organisations who have died or participated in wars involving the Commonwealth of Australia, and some conflicts involving personnel from the Australian colonies prior to Federation. The memorial includes an extensive national military museum. The Australian War Memorial was opened in 1941, and is widely regarded as one of the most significant memorials of its type in the world.
200 locals recommend
Australian War Memorial
Treloar Crescent (top of Anzac Parade)The Australian War Memorial is Australia's national memorial to the members of its armed forces and supporting organisations who have died or participated in wars involving the Commonwealth of Australia, and some conflicts involving personnel from the Australian colonies prior to Federation. The memorial includes an extensive national military museum. The Australian War Memorial was opened in 1941, and is widely regarded as one of the most significant memorials of its type in the world.
Lake Burley Griffin is an artificial lake in the centre of Canberra, the capital of Australia. It was completed in 1963 after the Molonglo River—which ran between the city centre and Parliamentary Triangle—was dammed. It is named after Walter Burley Griffin, the American architect who won the competition to design the city of Canberra.
123 locals recommend
Lake Burley Griffin
Flynn DriveLake Burley Griffin is an artificial lake in the centre of Canberra, the capital of Australia. It was completed in 1963 after the Molonglo River—which ran between the city centre and Parliamentary Triangle—was dammed. It is named after Walter Burley Griffin, the American architect who won the competition to design the city of Canberra.
The National Gallery of Australia is the national art museum of Australia as well as one of the largest art museums in Australia, holding more than 166,000 works of art.[1] Located in Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory, it was established in 1967 by the Australian government as a national public art museum.
206 locals recommend
National Gallery of Australia
Parkes Place EastThe National Gallery of Australia is the national art museum of Australia as well as one of the largest art museums in Australia, holding more than 166,000 works of art.[1] Located in Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory, it was established in 1967 by the Australian government as a national public art museum.
The National Zoo and Aquarium is a privately owned 19-hectare (47-acre) zoo and aquarium in the Australian capital city of Canberra. It is located in Yarralumla at the western end of Lake Burley Griffin, next to Scrivener Dam. It recently had a major expansion, with 12 ha (30 acres) of open range exhibits opened in May 2017.
90 locals recommend
National Zoo and Aquarium
999 Lady Denman DrThe National Zoo and Aquarium is a privately owned 19-hectare (47-acre) zoo and aquarium in the Australian capital city of Canberra. It is located in Yarralumla at the western end of Lake Burley Griffin, next to Scrivener Dam. It recently had a major expansion, with 12 ha (30 acres) of open range exhibits opened in May 2017.
City/town information
Canberra is the capital city of Australia. With a population of 410,301, it is Australia's largest inland city and the eighth-largest city overall. The city is located at the northern end of the Australian Capital Territory, 280 km south-west of Sydney, and 660 km north-east of Melbourne. A resident of Canberra is known as a Canberran. Although Canberra is the capital and seat of government, many federal government ministries have secondary seats in state capital cities, as do the Governor-General and the Prime Minister.
24 locals recommend
Canberra
Canberra is the capital city of Australia. With a population of 410,301, it is Australia's largest inland city and the eighth-largest city overall. The city is located at the northern end of the Australian Capital Territory, 280 km south-west of Sydney, and 660 km north-east of Melbourne. A resident of Canberra is known as a Canberran. Although Canberra is the capital and seat of government, many federal government ministries have secondary seats in state capital cities, as do the Governor-General and the Prime Minister.
The Nishi Building, Acton, Canberra:
The Nishi complex, Canberra CBD, was awarded "International Project of the Year" at the 2015 Building Awards in London, and with its Japanese inspired aesthetics and focus on sustainable design and construction, its easy to see why!
Acton
The Nishi Building, Acton, Canberra:
The Nishi complex, Canberra CBD, was awarded "International Project of the Year" at the 2015 Building Awards in London, and with its Japanese inspired aesthetics and focus on sustainable design and construction, its easy to see why!
City advice
Don't miss
The Monster Kitchen & Bar
The Monster Kitchen & Bar is a visually stunning space with a monolithic shattered terrazzo floor and an eclectic design which grabs the eye and makes this one truly unique space. The Salon & Dining rooms tell the story of Australian immigration 1940s to 1980s, evident through the extensive collection of original artworks and furniture.
The space is available for exclusive use events with seated and standing options. Music wise you can choose your own playlist or go with the flow and let us choose for you.
To find more and for booking go to: www.monsterkitchen.com.au
Customs and culture
PALACE ELECTRIC CINEMA
Set in the sustainable and award-winning NewActon Nishi complex, Palace Electric features eight cinemas and a stunning Prosecco bar for you to indulge in both pre and post film! Electric was recently presented with The People’s Choice Award for ‘Canberra’s Favourite Entertainment Venue’ for the third year running. It presents a mix of international and local art-house films, quality blockbusters, family favourites, operas and special events, as well as Palace’s renowned film festivals.
Palace Electric is open seven days a week, from 10am – 10pm.
Don't miss
The Saturday Cellar Door market
Cellar Door is a weekly (free event every Saturday from 3-5 pm) wine and produce market showcasing some of the best of what the Canberra region has to offer.
Supported by Canberra District Wine Association, Cellar Door is a fantastic opportunity to buy wines from local makers in the iconic location of NewActon.
Grab a souvenir glass, taste the latest drops, and buy at cellar door prices. Wine stalls rotate each week with complementing stalls like fresh fruit and veg, flowers, cheese, chocolate and books.
Capital City Soul provide the soundtrack to afternoon as resident soul and funk DJs.
Customs and culture
The Nishi Gallery
Located across the road, The Nishi Gallery is a quiet and serene space with beautiful garden views thanks to the floor to ceiling windows. Inside or outside? We’re blurring the lines. Throughout the year the gallery presents a carefully curated program of exhibitions that explore local identity, objects and their meaning, the natural world, design experiments and maker culture. To find more go to: nishigallery.com.au/