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About Canberra
Australia's capital boasts a multitude of green areas, many national landmarks and superb museums, as well as a lovely central lake.
Canberra is the capital city of Australia. The site of Canberra was selected for the location of the nation's capital in 1908 as a compromise between rivals Sydney and Melbourne, Australia's two largest cities.
Canberra is home to many national monuments and institutions such as the Australian War Memorial, the National Gallery of Australia, the National Portrait Gallery, the National Library, the National Archives, the Australian Academy of Science, the National Film and Sound Archive and the National Museum. Many Commonwealth government buildings in Canberra are open to the public, including Parliament House, the High Court and the Royal Australian Mint.
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AAC Apartments - Griffin
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Situated 700 metres from Manuka Oval, AAC Apartments - Griffin offers accommodation with a balcony, as well as a fitness centre and a garden. There is a private entrance at the aparthotel for the convenience of those who stay. The aparthotel features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.
The aparthotel provides guests with a terrace, garden views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also offered, as well as a kettle. At the aparthotel, units are fitted with bed linen and towels.
Canberra Railway Station is 1.2 km from the aparthotel, while Old Parliament House is 2.4 km from the property. Canberra Airport is 7 km away. Read more...
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Attractions in Canberra
- Australian National Botanic Gardens, Canberra
- National Zoo and Aquarium, Canberra
- Australian War Memorial, Canberra
- Historic Center, Canberra
- National Film and Sound Archive, Canberra
- National Gallery of Australia, Canberra
- National Museum of Australia, Canberra
- National Portrait Gallery, Canberra
- Parliament House, Canberra
- Questacon - National Science and Technology Center, Canberra
- Telstra Tower, Canberra
- National Dinosaur Museum, Canberra
- Old Bus Depot Markets, Canberra
- Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra
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