Family Accommodation In Canberra

Canberra ACT, our nation’s capital, has a plethora of things to see and do making it a great family holiday destination. There are tours to take, centres to visit and a lot more.  

Many of Canberra’s major attractions are free, or have low admission fees. The most affordable way to see some of Canberra’s best family attractions is a 3 in Fun ticket. The ticket includes entry to Questacon, Cockington Green Gardens and the Australian Institute of Sport.  

Here we have compiled a list of Canberra family activities and things to do without breaking the bank, while holidaying with the family; 

• Questacon: Experience the wonder and fascination of science and technology as you visit Canberra's most exciting place to visit for young and old alike. The Centre is located on the shore of Lake Burley Griffin on King Edward Terrace, Parkes, in the midst of Canberra's national institutions. The Centre is open between 9 am and 5 pm every day except Christmas Day.  
• Australian Institute of Sport: Take a tour of the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) with an elite athlete as your guide. See where Australia’s sporting champions live and train. Challenge yourself in Sportex, the interactive sports experience. Try rock climbing, virtual rowing, football penalty shoot-outs, skateboarding, winter sports and more!  
• Brindabella bike tours: Specialises in providing a range of cycling touring options designed to suit all skill and fitness levels. Their aim is to provide an opportunity for all to enjoy the great outdoors and experience all that Canberra, the cycling capital of Australia, has to offer.
• Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve: Discover the great outdoors to nourish growing, active bodies and minds. Here you might be lucky to see rare rock wallabies and the vivid Corroboree frog.  
• Cockington Green Gardens: Explore the world in miniature at Cockington Green Gardens. See highly detailed miniature buildings and magical landscaped gardens. Take a miniature steam-train ride. Picnic in the grounds or enjoy the café.  
• Manuka Pool; Canberra's best kept secret. Set on two hectares of grassland. Enjoy the 30m main pool, a shaded toddlers pool and the "SS Red Duck" pirate ship playground. Open weekdays 6.30am - 7pm, weekends and public holidays 8am - 7pm.  
• National Dinosaur Museum: Exhibits include 10 full-size replica skeletons of dinosaurs plus huge bones, skulls and reconstructions of Australian dinosaurs, including Muttaburrasaurus. Book for a Dinosaurs at Night Torch Light Tour.  
• Big Splash Waterpark: Located at Macquarie this water park has nine waterslides and five pools. Lounge around the pools or float on rubber tubes in Canberra's only waterpark cinema.  

Plus there are plenty more things to see and do in Canberra. More info...  

So now you have a list of things to see and do in Canberra to keep the whole family busy you will need the best family accommodation in Canberra. Olims Hotel offer excellent rates for family accommodation in Canberra making them an ideal accommodation choice for your family holiday. With great Canberra accommodation packages and deals catering for families such as the Family Room Accommodation deal, why would you look anywhere else?  

Situated in the heart of the city this Canberra hotel is minutes away from the central business district, shopping, entertainment and the Canberra Convention Centre. Popular attractions such as The Australian War Memorial and Old Parliament House are within easy walking distance. Olims is the perfect base to explore The Australian Capital. Olims Hotel offer great family accommodation in Canberra, so contact them today or book online.   

Olims Hotel Canberra is an affordable 127 room Canberra hotel which makes the perfect base to explore the Australian Capital. No other hotels in Canberra can offer our unique blend of old world charm and modern comforts. We provide the best Canberra function venues & Canberra wedding receptions, and we are ideally situated to explore the many great Canberra attractions. Olims is your best choice for accommodation in Canberra. Make an online enquiry or call us on + 61 2 6243 0000.