Garran Guidebook
Sightseeing
Amazing 360 degree views from the lookout. You can access the start of the trail at the top of Astley Place (which is about 50m from the house). Dogs on leads are welcome in the reserve. There are many different trails to try, so pack your walking shoes!!!
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Red Hill Lookout
Amazing 360 degree views from the lookout. You can access the start of the trail at the top of Astley Place (which is about 50m from the house). Dogs on leads are welcome in the reserve. There are many different trails to try, so pack your walking shoes!!!
Family favourite - set aside a few hours to wander through the grounds. Tours and Animal encounter experiences are available to book. The Rhino Cafe is close to the playground, so the littles can enjoy what is arguably Canberra's best playground while the bigs can get a bite to eat and a coffee.
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National Zoo and Aquarium
999 Lady Denman DrFamily favourite - set aside a few hours to wander through the grounds. Tours and Animal encounter experiences are available to book. The Rhino Cafe is close to the playground, so the littles can enjoy what is arguably Canberra's best playground while the bigs can get a bite to eat and a coffee.
For the science lovers there is literally no better place to go. Ideal for school aged kids. Also within walking distance of many of the other attractions within the Parliamentary triangle, including Old Parliament House, the National Gallery and the National Library.
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Questacon - National Science and Technology Centre
King Edward TerraceFor the science lovers there is literally no better place to go. Ideal for school aged kids. Also within walking distance of many of the other attractions within the Parliamentary triangle, including Old Parliament House, the National Gallery and the National Library.
Trees, walking trails and views aplenty. Lots to do for the whole family. The Cafe has tasty food and coffee, though very busy during peak times. It also has another one of Canberra's most epic playgrounds, suitable for the very small and bigger kids too.
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National Arboretum Canberra
Forest DriveTrees, walking trails and views aplenty. Lots to do for the whole family. The Cafe has tasty food and coffee, though very busy during peak times. It also has another one of Canberra's most epic playgrounds, suitable for the very small and bigger kids too.
Nearby food scene
Looking for a cozy spot with great coffee and tasty food (and a decent playground, if you need it) all in the one place? This cafe is worth checking out. It is a nice setting to set up to check some emails for work or to catchup with a group. There is a well stocked IGA next door too, with a good selection of local Canberra goods as well.
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A Bite To Eat
Chifley PlaceLooking for a cozy spot with great coffee and tasty food (and a decent playground, if you need it) all in the one place? This cafe is worth checking out. It is a nice setting to set up to check some emails for work or to catchup with a group. There is a well stocked IGA next door too, with a good selection of local Canberra goods as well.
Great spot for breakfast, lunch or a coffee on the run. Opens at 7am for the early bird. Only 700m down the hill from the house. Located in the middle of the Garran Shopping Precinct.
Little Garran
28 Garran PlaceGreat spot for breakfast, lunch or a coffee on the run. Opens at 7am for the early bird. Only 700m down the hill from the house. Located in the middle of the Garran Shopping Precinct.
Must have the duck fried rice and soup dumplings. Located in the middle of Woden's newest restaurant strip. Great place for lunch or an early dinner.
Dumpling Social
9 Bradley StreetMust have the duck fried rice and soup dumplings. Located in the middle of Woden's newest restaurant strip. Great place for lunch or an early dinner.
Delicious sushi + sushi train what more could you want. They don't take bookings so be prepared for a little wait during peak times.
Sushi Musa
9 Bradley StreetDelicious sushi + sushi train what more could you want. They don't take bookings so be prepared for a little wait during peak times.
City/town information
Not as beige as it appears from the outside. Canberra ticks the boxes for those wanting a family friendly holiday, a bike touring holiday or a bustling restaurant scene. There are plenty of sights and national attractions to take in, all in a beautiful natural setting.
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Canberra
Not as beige as it appears from the outside. Canberra ticks the boxes for those wanting a family friendly holiday, a bike touring holiday or a bustling restaurant scene. There are plenty of sights and national attractions to take in, all in a beautiful natural setting.
Canberra Food scene
Really need to book!!! And then, must order duck l'orange and Apple Tart Tartin. Delicious wine list as well, so get a baby sitter and Uber if you can.
Les Bistronomes
18 Blamey PlaceReally need to book!!! And then, must order duck l'orange and Apple Tart Tartin. Delicious wine list as well, so get a baby sitter and Uber if you can.
Smokehouse on site. Beautiful setting, at the end of Canberra's nursery strip. Great selection of tasty meals and platters of home made smoked meats and pickled veggies. Kid friendly during the day, but not during the evenings.
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Pialligo Estate Garden Pavilion
18 Kallaroo RdSmokehouse on site. Beautiful setting, at the end of Canberra's nursery strip. Great selection of tasty meals and platters of home made smoked meats and pickled veggies. Kid friendly during the day, but not during the evenings.