Things to Do in Canberra near Tall Trees Ainslie Hotel
Australian War Memorial
Australian War Memorial
Australia’s national memorial and one of Canberra’s most-visited attractions, with world-class galleries, the Hall of Memory, the Roll of Honour and the moving Last Post Ceremony held every day at 5pm. Walk down Anzac Parade afterwards for views to Parliament House.
Only minutes by car from Tall Trees Ainslie Hotel
Galleries & Museums in the Parliamentary Triangle
National Gallery of Australia
A lakeside gallery with more than 155,000 works of art, outdoor sculpture gardens and a year-round program of exhibitions and events.
Parliament House
The home of Australia’s federal parliament. Explore the public areas, admire the art collection and watch Question Time from the galleries on sitting days.
Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House
Step inside the historic chambers of Old Parliament House, explore exhibitions on Australian democracy and wander the heritage rose gardens next door. Great for families and history lovers.
Australian National Botanic Gardens
Australian National Botanic Gardens
The world’s largest collection of living native Australian plants, set at the base of Black Mountain, with peaceful walking trails, a rainforest gully and a café. Perfect for a morning stroll.
A short drive from Tall Trees Ainslie Hotel
Dickson Dining Precinct
Dickson Dining Precinct
Canberra’s inner-north food hub, with more than 30 cafés and restaurants serving everything from dumplings, ramen and pho to Italian, pub meals and weekend brunch, plus a Woolworths for supplies.
A short walk from Tall Trees Ainslie Hotel
Floriade & Commonwealth Park
Floriade & Commonwealth Park
A lakeside green space in the heart of Canberra and home to Floriade, Australia’s biggest celebration of spring, with over a million blooms each year. Outside festival season it’s perfect for picnics, walks and cycling around Lake Burley Griffin.
About 10 minutes by car from Tall Trees Ainslie Hotel
National Arboretum Canberra
National Arboretum Canberra
More than 44,000 trees across 250 hectares, with sweeping views over Canberra, the Margaret Whitlam Pavilion, a giant play space and the Village Centre café. A favourite at sunset.
A short drive from Tall Trees Ainslie Hotel
Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC)
Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC)
Canberra’s major events venue, home to Summernats, the Royal Canberra Show, concerts, expos and markets. With free parking and family rooms for up to 5, Tall Trees Ainslie Hotel is an easy base for event weekends.
A short drive from Tall Trees Ainslie Hotel
Shopping & Dining near Tall Trees Ainslie Hotel
The Dickson shops are a short walk from the hotel, with more than 30 cafés and restaurants, a supermarket and takeaway options. Lonsdale Street in Braddon is known for its cafés, bars and boutiques, and the Canberra Centre in Civic, about 10 minutes away, has major department stores, fashion, dining and a cinema. Majura Park, near Canberra Airport, is handy for big-box shopping.
Further afield, take in the view from Mount Ainslie Lookout, browse the Old Bus Depot Markets in Kingston on a Sunday, or catch a game at GIO Stadium.
