Visit Canberra's top attractions just minutes from The Parklands
The Parklands Apartment Hotel is only minutes away from the Canberra City Centre and within is walking distance to a wide selection of over 40 restaurants, cafes, clubs and local supermarkets.
Click on these Canberra sites of interest to find out more!
• Parliament House ~ 13 minutes drive 8.1km
See parliament in action, visit the home of Australia's federal goverment with its galleries, history and much more!
• National Gallery of Australia ~ 13 minutes drive 7.8km
The spectacular home of many international blockbuster exhibitions, sculpture gardens are more!
• National Portrait Gallery ~ 12 minutes drive 7.5km
See the famous up close Australia's home to the nation's portrait collection the new National Portrait Gallery.
• High Court of Australia ~ 13 minutes drive 7.8km
See the highest court in the land where decisions sway the nation!
• National Library of Australia ~ 12 minutes drive 7.0km
See and hear the greatest collection in the world of material relating to Australia and the Australian people.
• Questacon ~ 12 minutes drive 7.1km
Discover, Explore, Learn at The Australian National Science and Technology centre. Kids love it!
• National Archives of Australia ~ 13 minutes drive 7.9km
It's a great snoop! See the hidden records of government.
• Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House ~ 12 minutes drive 7.7km
Stand on the famous steps where Australia's Democracy was made!
• The Australian War Memorial ~ 8 minutes drive 4.7km
See the "G for George" Lancaster bomber and mini submarine that invaded Sydney Harbour at this award-winning museum.
• National Museum of Australia ~ 13 minutes drive 8.6km
Explore our land, nation and people of Australia. Great for the whole family to step into the past, present and future.
• The Australian Institute of Sport ~ 11 minutes drive 5.2km
See where Australia's sporting champions live and train and take the behind-the-scenes tour of the AIS.
• National Zoo and Aquarium ~ 16 minutes drive 12.1km
Pat a Cheetah! See white lions, monkeys, bears and exotic animals and sea life in this zoo aquarium.
• Black Mountain Tower ~ 16 minutes drive 9.4km
Rising 195 metres above the summit of Black Mountain, see a 360 degree views of Canberra.
• Exhibition Park In Canberra (festivals and markets) ~ 6 minutes drive 2.4km
Home of the Canberra Show, National Folk Festival, markets... there is always something happening!
• Australian National Botanical Gardens ~ 13 minutes drive 7.0km
Get amongst the bush in the city, take a wander through the rainforest or pack a picnic and enjoy live music on the lawns.
• National Sound and Film Archive ~ 11 minutes drive 5.6km
See Australia's history of film, radio and TV at this top attraction. Cheek out screenings.
• Australian National University ~ 11 minutes drive 5.6km
In a wonderful bushland setting visit Australia's premier university, that educated Prime Ministers.
• Lake Burley Griffin ~ 12 minutes drive 6.7km
Take cycle or walk around the lake or enjoy on the water activities of cruising, sailing, kayaking, fishing and more!
• Dawn Hot Air Balloon ~ 13 minutes drive 8km
See gorgeous Canberra from the sky. They take off every morning!
• Majura Pines Mountain Biking ~ 15 minutes drive 10km
Ride fast flowing and technical single-track, with a myriad of gully crossings, bridges and obstacles.Endless ride options.
• Deep Space Communication Centre, Tidbinbilla ~ 55 minutes drive 47km
They help put man on the moon and now you can check out the latest images on Mars!
• Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve ~ 52 minutes drive 47km
Take a picnic or have a BBQ with kangaroos, wombats, rock wallabies in beautiful bushland! Entry fee applies.

