%bNational Museum Of Australia Canberra%b and other Canberra, Australia Things to Do Tips

The National Museum of Australia is a must visit for tourist visiting Canberra. The architecture and design are completely different than any other building you see in Canberra. It was developed as a post-modern structure reflecting the diversity of the Museum's collection. The collections consist of objects representing Australia social history and cultural heritage. The Museum covers broad aspect the history and cultural of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and the European settlement since 1788.
Open daily 9 am to 5pm. General admission is free.

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Phone: 1800 026 132 or 02 6208 5000
Address: Lawson crescent Acton Peninsula
Website: www.nma.gov.au

Once you have seen the galleries and museums, why not explore Canberra by using pedal power. Mr Spokes Bike Hire is able to provide you with all sized bikes, pedal cars, family bikes, tandems, child seats. Open daily from 9 am. Price ranges from $12 - $100. Bike $12 - $38. Tandem $24 - $75. Pedal Car $30. Family packages 2 adults and children $75 - $100. The hourly rates are from one hour to full day.

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Phone: 02 6257 1188
Address: Barrine Drive Acton Park Canberra
Directions: On the Shores of Lake Burley Griffin. Near Ferry Terminal

If you into history and memorabilia of Australian movies and sound recording (Shine, the Story of Kelly Gang, Murials Wedding), television show (The Sullivan, Mavis Bramston show, Blue Heelers), radio production the National Film & Sound Archive (NFSA) is the place to visit. The archive collects and preserves old and as well new films, videos, audio tapes, wire recording and other historical items such as phonograph cylinders, vintage equipment. It also collects still photos, costumes, posters, cards and many more. One of the big room visitors is able to see and hear clips from films, TV and radio program. On the right side of the entrance it’s a cinema. When I was there they were showing old Australian documentaries. The archive collections are very diverse. They have material from 1890 to present. The NFSA collections are reflections of Australian creativity and historical values. Its worth visiting. The good part is it's free.

The courtyard cafe and shop are open to the public Monday to Sunday.
Weekdays: 9am to 5pm
Weekends: 10am to 5pm

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Phone: 02 6248 2000
Address: McCoy circuit Acton ACT 2601
Directions: Near Australian University (ANU)
Website: www.nfsa.afc.gov.au

Visit Canberra’s only indoor market at the Kingston Old Bus Depot. There are many stalls selling good quality art and craft, natural organic produce. Individual artist from regional and local area selling their hand made products. Relax and enjoy the colourful atmosphere and drink espresso coffee while listening to buskers. Why not have lunch at the cafeteria and taste the international cuisines.

Open every Sunday 10am – 4pm.

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Address: 21 Wentworth Ave Kingston Foreshore

The new Canberra Glassworks is worth a visit. It was open on the 26th of May 2007. The Canberra Glassworks occupied the old Kingston Powerhouse. In the new Canberra Glassworks, the visitors are able to see the glassblowing demonstration. The audience are sitting above looking down at the artist demonstrating the techniques and the artistic flare of glassblowing. The individual artist will explain to the audience of the particular piece being demonstrated. There are gift shop, café and courses for general public.

Open:Wed-Sun, 10am to 4pm

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Phone: 02 6260 7005
Address: 11 Wentworth Avenue Kingston ACT 2604
Directions: Next door to the old Kingston Bus Depot
Website: www.canberraglassworks.com

I found the Southern Cross Pitch n Putt 18 holes golf course is really fun activity for the family to enjoy. It's like playing in a small golf course. The only difference is you only pitch and put. You use only two golf stick the wedge and the putter. The landscape has lots of trees and water feature. The layout of the golf field is well plan. It takes about 90 minutes to complete the 18 holes.

Open daily 8am to 5pm

Cost: $12 for 18 holes.

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Phone: +61 2 6283 7300
Address: Irving Street Phillip Canberra ACT 2606

The Australian War Memorial is the national capital icon and is considered one of the nation’s best. The Australian War Memorial was opened in 1941. It is a collection of historical information, memorabilia, paintings reflecting to Australian men and women involvement in world war conflict. The collections range from Boer War (South African War), WWI to recent Gulf War, which covers large information. Also is a place for conserving Australian cultural heritage.

Inside the War Memorial visitors are able to see many exhibitions on display. The exhibitions are well assembled. You will see uniforms that Australian soldiers and nurses wear, they are also American, German, Russian, British and others. There’s scenery of important battles. Tanks from WWI, the Japanese mini sub, the Korean War and many more are display. Inside the War Memorial you could spent all day just observing and reading the display.

On the side of the building there are two large wall of which names of fallen loved one is scribed. For remembrance red poppies are placed by relatives. Not far from the Pool of Reflection is the Domed, inside the Domed is the Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier (1914-1918).

Outside the building there is a statue of Simpson and his Donkey. John Simpson is Australian hero. At Gallipoli with heavy bombardment, Simpson and a donkey carried water up Shrapnel Gulley and bring the wounded soldiers into safer area.

Along the Anzac Parade there are several memorials representing Australian involvement in War, the Vietnam War memorial is one of them.

War Memorial probably is not everyone cup of tea. No one in the right mind condone war. To me War Memorial is a learning place to visits. In a nut shell it made me realized that war sucks which no one wins. In my opinion war should not be glorified, it should be put into memory and hopefully it should not happen again.

Open daily between 10.00am-5.00pm.

Free admission. Donation box at the entrance.

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Phone: 02 6243 4211
Address: Treloar Crescent, Campbell
Website: http://www.awm.gov.au/

Blundell’s Cottage is the last stone houses and is one of the few historical sights of Canberra. Since 1964 it belongs to Canberra and District Historical Society.

It was built on the Duntroon Estate by George Campbell as a home for his workers in 1858. The head ploughman William Ginn was the first occupier and followed by George Blundell and his wife Flora. When they left Blundell’s Cottage was going to be destroyed but William Holford the British architect and a town planner save the day and Blundell Cottage became museum. The Cottage has operated as an historical museum since the 1960s.

Open: Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 4pm.
Cost: $2.00, Concession $1.00, Family $5.00

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Phone: 02 6273 2667
Address: Wendouree Drive
Directions: Northern shore of lake Burley Griffin. Walk from Regatta Point

If you happen to be in Canberra go and visit the Canberra Museum and Gallery. The gallery is Canberra centre for understanding the region’s social history. It is supported by permanent collection of visual arts and preserving documentations reflecting the community heritage of the past, present and future. The gallery offer range of exhibitions, community programs and events to the general public.

Summer
Tue-Fri: 10am - 5pm
Sat-Sun: 12 - 5pm

Winter
Tue-Fri: 10am - 5pm
Sat-Sun: 12 - 4pm

Conjunction Gallery: Nolan Gallery, Lanyon, Mugga-Mugga, Calthorpes' House

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Phone: 02 6207 2465
Address: Cnr of London circuit and Civic Square
Directions: Near Canberra Theatre and Canberra Library
Website: www.museumsandgalleries.act.gov.au

Canberra is also known as the bush capital, because it is surrounded by hills. There are many National Parks within Canberra. These National Parks are ideal for Bush walks. Bush walking is our favourite pastimes and cheap way of keeping fit. Mt Taylor Canberra Nature Park is an easy to medium grade. We usually start our walk from the Tuggeranong side (Sulwood Drive). To reach to the top at normal pace is about twenty five to thirty minutes. The trail surface is mostly gravel tracks and a small percentage of bitumen. The walk is mostly easy going apart when you reached the wooden steps, then the climbs just a little bit harder. Once you reach the top the view is spectacular. On one side you will see Woden Valley (Woden Hospital, Woden Plaza), Redhill Black Mountain Telstra Tower, Civic, Lake Burley Grifin Fountain (if it’s on), Mt Ainslie, Mt Stromlo and part of Belconnen. The other side of Mt Taylor you will see Tuggeranong Valley surrounded suburb and beyond.

Make sure you are fit and do not have medical condition because Bush walks around Canberra, require a fairly good level of fitness.

We park our car at the corner of Sulwood drive and Inskster Street Kambah. You will see other cars parked. The bushwalk path is not far from the parking area.

Mount Taylor (856 metres above sea level) is one of the hills located in Canberra and it is located between the Woden Valley, Weston Creek and Tuggeranong Valley. Mt Taylor is part of the Canberra Nature Park.

See photos for the view.

Enquiries: 02 6207 2087

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Phone: 02 6207 2087
Address: Sulwood Drive Kambah Tuggeranong