Top Attractions in AINSLIE

• The National Museum of Australia - Visitors get a unique chance to explore what it means to be Australian at the National Museum of Australia, Canberra. Awarded Australia’s Best Major Tourist Attraction for 2006/2007, the Museum explores the key issues, events and people that have shaped and influenced the nation. There’s something for everyone, from hands-on interactive displays, to guided tours, special events, waterfront dining, a magnificent shop and more!
  
  
• Parliament House - Canberra’s most visited attraction. Take an informative tour, view the prized art collection or observe the parliament in action from the public gallery.
  
  
• Old Parliament House - The home of the federal government for 61 years, from 1927-1988.
  
  
• National Gallery - Australia’s finest art collection.
  
  
• Australian War Memorial - One of the world’s leading military museums.
  
  
• Questacon - The National Science and Technology Centre with over 200 interactive displays.
  
  
• Australian National Botanic Gardens - A stunning display of over 6000 species of Australian native plants.
  
  
• Black Mountain and the Telstra Tower - the perfect spot for breathtaking views of the nation’s capital.
  
  
• Nolan Gallery - Located in the beautiful Lanyon Homestead, this gallery features displays of Sidney Nolan from the 1940’s and 1950’s.
  
  
• Floriade - A popular spring festival that combines the natural beauty of flowers with entertainment and festivities.
  
  

Top Activities For AINSLIE

• Galleries and Museums - Soak up the culture and history in Canberra’s unique art galleries and museums.
  
  
• Cruising - Take a cruise on the beautiful Lake Burley Griffin.
  
  
• Cycling - Canberra has a number of high quality cycling tracks especially around Lake Burley Griffin.
  
  
• Bushwalking - Black Mountain, Mount Ainslie and Red Hill have some well-marked tracks. For the more adventurous, the Namadgi National Park and the Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve provide walks for all grades.
  
  
• Golf - There are ten golf courses in Canberra including two public courses – Capital and Woodhaven Green.
  
  
• Horse Riding - A convenient activity in Canberra because the natural bush and forests are so close to the city.
  
  
• Hot Air Ballooning - A lifetime thrill for early risers.
  
  
• Shopping - Canberra markets offer a great range of arts and crafts.