Canberra Need to Know

A quick, must-see and do guide to Canberra.

SLEEP

• Hotel Hotel
• The Brassey, in Barton, is good for heritage accommodation.
• The Burbury, also in Barton.
• East Hotel, in Kingston, offers more of an executive stay.

EAT

• Soju Girl 
• Aubergine
• Mocan & Green Grout
• Public
• Ox, East Hotel
• Ona Coffee

SHOP

• Lonsdale Street in Braddon is fast becoming a hip shopping precinct with eclectic fashion outlets and hot designer stores.
• The Fyshwick Markets are perfect if you are planning a romantic lake-side picnic. There’s also a phenomenal bottle shop called Plonk with a great collection of beers and ciders.

SEE

• National Gallery of Australia 
• National Portrait Gallery 
• Australian War Memorial 
• National Capital Exhibition 

CYCLE

• Capital Bicycle Hire

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