How can first-time Canberra visitors fit museums and Parliament into a long weekend?
We arrive Friday and leave Monday or Tuesday, and are deciding where to stay and whether to hire a car.
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How should a family break up the drive from Canberra to Brisbane?
We are moving with children and want sensible overnight stops rather than one exhausting push.
Is a Canberra zoo close encounter suitable for adults as well as children?
We are an adult family and want a memorable experience without paying for an unsuitable children's activity.
How should we choose a route when towing a long caravan from Batemans Bay to Canberra?
We want a manageable drive in both directions and need to account for a twenty-five-foot caravan.
How can we pace a week of Canberra museums with children aged five to eleven?
We want active sightseeing without asking the children to spend every full day indoors.
Can we find a simpler breakfast near Canberra's Avenue Hotel?
The room-only rate is attractive, but the hotel's breakfast price feels high for several mornings.
How can a solo visitor arrange Christmas Day lunch in Canberra?
I will be in town by myself and would enjoy a meal out rather than relying on an ordinary cafe being open.
Where should a family of five stay for four Canberra days near green space?
We have children aged nine to thirteen and want a comfortable base just outside the busiest centre.
What self-contained Canberra base suits two adults and young children with a car?
We need one or two bedrooms for a short family visit and will collect a vehicle at the airport.
Is the Canberra-to-Sydney train worthwhile for scenery compared with flying?
We have time for the journey but do not want to spend several hours on a train for a view we misunderstood.
Which Canberra hotel works best without a car for galleries and a pool?
I have three solo daytime periods while my partner works and am comparing Hyatt, Diplomat and Burbury.
Where can a photographer find less familiar Canberra views?
I know the usual lake, memorial and Mount Ainslie shots and have spare time during a business trip.