How can I group Canberra galleries and gardens by public transport?
I want to visit the national institutions, Botanic Gardens and Arboretum from a city-centre base without a car.
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What can I do in Canberra with an older parent who uses a walker?
My mother is frail, so we need interesting visits with little walking or stair climbing.
Can we enjoy four Canberra days without renting a car?
We want museums, meals and city walks but are unsure whether airport and gallery trips need a vehicle.
Is a rental car worth having for a Canberra weekend?
We want to see a few central institutions and perhaps one nature site, but could use buses and taxis.
How can a Canberra visitor pay for several bus rides in one day?
I will travel between the centre and Bruce and want to understand the current day fare arrangement.
How should a train visitor pay for a Canberra bus after arrival?
We will reach Kingston station and need a bus connection without an old-style cash ticket.
How can we hire bicycles for a Canberra lake ride?
We would like a casual ride between central attractions and need to compare pickup points and cost.
How should a first-time visitor get between Canberra station, a hotel and the airport?
We arrive by train from Sydney, have two nights and then fly onward with family luggage.
Can I take public transport up Mount Ainslie and walk down?
I would prefer the downhill walk and need to know how to reach the summit without my own car.
How do contactless fares work on Canberra buses and light rail?
I am visiting for a few days and want to use my bank card. Do I need to buy a separate ticket, and how can I avoid an incorrect fare?
How can I visit the Botanic Gardens if I cannot walk far?
I will stay in central Canberra and want to visit the Australian National Botanic Gardens, but an injury makes a long walk from a bus stop difficult. What is a practical way to arrive?
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