Hyatt Hotel Canberra- A Park Hyatt Hotel

The Australian War Memorial is one of the world's great museums. It is also the premier archive and centre for research into the history of Australian involvement in war. The Memorial commemorates the service and sacrifice of all Australian men and women in wartime. Here you can discover the diverse Australian experiences of war and connect with the stories of people and events that shaped Australia. Here you can pay your respects and discover what it means to be Australian. Share this unique experience with your family and friends today. OPENING HOURS Daily 10am- 5pm; Christmas Day: Closed. If you can't be there in person, see the live video stream for the daily Last Post Ceremony from 4.50pm EST on their website. ENTRY COSTS Free entry TRAVEL From the Hyatt hotel it’s just a 7 minute drive. 5.0 km 49 minute walk from the Hyatt Hotel with a great walk across the bridge. MEALS Poppy's café Open 8.30 am - 4.30 pm daily For Breakfast and lunch.

National Museum of Australia Discover where Australia's stories come alive at the National Museum of Australia. Located on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin, the Museum's stunning architecture offers visitors an extraordinary place to explore rich, diverse stories of Australia and its people. Take a guided tour through the Museum's many exhibitions (fees apply). The Museum's expert guides bring stories to life revealing the history behind the objects on display. At Kspace, the Museum's new interactive kids' adventure game played in teams of 4, kids design a time-travelling robot and enter a Time Pod blasting them back to a mystery location in Australia's past. OPENING HOURS Daily: 9am - 5pm; Closed on Christmas Day ENTRY COSTS Free TRAVEL 6-10 minute drive 3.4Km MEALS The Museum Café Open every day 9.00am – 4.45pm (except Christmas Day)

National Gallery of Australia Rediscover your NGA this summer! There is so much to see in the new Australian and International art galleries, and following a large-scale rehang of almost every work of art in the collection! You can also see the famous 'Blue Poles' by Jackson Pollock or the iconic Ned Kelly series by Sidney Nolan OPENING HOURS Daily: 10am - 5pm daily except Christmas Day, check opening hours for major exhibitions. ENTRY COSTS Free TRAVEL 7-10 minute drive 2.6Km MEALS NGA café Open Monday to Sunday from 10.00am to 4.00pm-Lower ground Street café Weekdays from 8.00am to 2.30pm Weekends from 9.30am to 2.30pm Outside main entry | weather permitting

The Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House is the first and only museum dedicated to telling the story of Australian democracy. Be inspired by amazing real life stories of ordinary people who actively fought to shape today's society. Discover where Australia has come from. Get involved in where the country is headed. Old Parliament House's heritage and history remains. See the difference for yourself. Licensed cafe open for refreshing beverages, snacks, delicious coffee and light meals. Treat yourself to a scrumptious High Tea at the weekend. High Tea must be pre-booked, details on the website. OPENING HOURS Daily: 9am - 5pm except Christmas Day. ENTRY COSTS Adult $2.00 TRAVEL 5 minute drive 1.7Km MEALS Terrace Café Café opening hours · Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm · Saturday & Sunday, 9.00am - 5.00pm

Parliament House is a symbol of Australian democracy. Home to the Parliament of Australia and meeting place of the nation, Parliament House is the focal point of Canberra, our capital city. Visitors can take a guided tour into the House of Representatives and Senate chambers, view historic documents like the Magna Carta and see democracy in action first-hand during Question Time. A visit to the roof of Parliament House provides one of the best views of Canberra and the opportunity to get up close to the building's iconic 81-metre high flag mast, one of the world's largest stainless steel structures. OPENING HOURS Daily 9am - 5pm. Closed Christmas Day. ENTRY COSTS Free TRAVEL 5-10 minute drive from Hyatt Hotel 2.5Km MEALS Queen’s Terrace Café seven days a week from 9:00am to 4:30 pm.

National Portrait Gallery See the portraits of over 400 people who've shaped the nation at the National Portrait Gallery. Be amazed at the works of art reflecting Australia's history, diversity and culture. Portraits include artists, musicians, entertainers, politicians, sports people and royalty. Favourites include Ned Kelly's death mask and Howard Arkley's portrait of Nick Cave. Enjoy the natural light, wood and stone in the National Portrait Gallery's design. Make great use of their cafe, shop, function room, theatrette, basement car park, education and school group areas OPENING HOURS Open daily from 10am - 5pm. Closed on Christmas Day. ENTRY COSTS Free TRAVEL 5-10 minute drive from Hyatt Hotel 1.9Km MEALS Portrait Café open 9am - 4.30pm daily

The National Arboretum The National Arboretum is Canberra's newest attraction. It's a living collection of 48,000 trees, an entertainment facility and events venue offering a unique visitor experience. Set on a 250 hectare site, the Arboretum includes 94 forests of rare, endangered and symbolic trees from Australia and around the world. It's also home to the National Bonsai and Penjing Collection. Enjoy free guided and self-guided tours, interactive displays, sculptures, Pod Playground, a café and shop and picnic areas with outlooks to some of Canberra's most spectacular views. The Arboretum is a great place to play! OPENING HOURS The Arboretum grounds are open daily from 6am-8.30pm during daylight saving, and from 7am-5.30pm during non-daylight saving. Village Centre is open daily 9am-4pm, except Christmas Day. ENTRY COSTS Contact attraction for details TRAVEL 10-15 minute drive 7.8Km MEALS SPROUT CAFÉ Delicious snacks, great coffee, relaxed lunches or picnics Café food every day 9am - 4pm

National Carillon The National Carillon is a striking 50-metre tall architectural landmark. It is also an impressive musical instrument with 55 bronze bells, each weighing between seven kilograms and six tonnes. The Carillon was a gift of the British Government to the people of Australia in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the National Capital. Aspen Island is the perfect place to enjoy one of the regular carillon recitals and have a picnic OPENING HOURS Hear recitals Wednesdays and Sundays 12.30pm to 1.20pm. ENTRY COSTS Free TRAVEL 6-10 minute drive from Hyatt Hotel 3.7 Km MEALS Barbeque, Picnic Area or restaurants nearby

Indulge yourself and escape from the city in this beautiful national collection of Australian plants at the Australian National Botanic Gardens. Offering a breathtaking array of native plants in a spectacular bushland setting, it is the only place in the world you will see this diversity of Australian native plants in one location. Featuring year-round events, school holiday programs, exhibitions, guided walks and talks, cafe, botanical gift shop and day spa - there's something to suit everyone at the Gardens OPENING HOURS 8.30 am - 5.00 pm daily (closed Christmas Day); Visitor Centre open 9.30 am - 4.30 pm daily ENTRY COSTS Free entry TRAVEL Australian National Botanic Gardens is a short 5 minute drive from the Hyatt Hotel 4.0Km away. MEALS Floresco in the Gardens café Floresco in the Gardens offers a beautiful dining experience featuring fresh produce and Australian bush foods. Floresco opens for breakfast, lunch, morning and afternoon tea. Café opening times 8.30 am - 4.00 pm Monday to Friday 8.30 am – 4.30 pm on Saturday and Sunday.

foreshore land preserved as public space. Wheelchair accessible paths weave throughout, connecting the landscaped waterside Jack Ross Park with its bold design and urban furniture to Norgrove Park. This area offers pristine lawns, a barbeque area as well as an environmentally responsible water treatment plant to offset the precinct’s water usage. The park hosts the annual Kingston Foreshore International Music Festival that brings thousands to the foreshore in May each year. OPENING HOURS Accessible at all times ENTRY COSTS Free FOOD BY THE WATER The Merchant, Rum Bar, Paleo Perfection, Max Brenner and so many more restaurants along the water to choose from. TRAVEL About a 7-10 minute drive from the Hyatt Hotel. 3.5Km

Black Mountain / Telstra Tower See spectacular 360 degree night and day views of Canberra's region from Telstra Tower. Feel the wind in your hair on open viewing platforms or stay warm and dry during winter months in their enclosed viewing gallery. Level 5 offers a souvenir shop or you can sit and sip coffee at the Panorama kiosk. This 195 metre tower provides essential communications facilities for the national capital. Trace the history of Australian telecommunications at the Heritage Museum. OPENING HOURS Every day of the year: 9am - 10pm ENTRY COSTS Admission charges do apply. Adults $7.50 Aged pensioners $3.00 Children 4-16 years $3.00 Children under 4 years Free Family Pass (2 adults & 2 children) $17 TRAVEL About a 9 minute drive to the Black Mountain Tower 6.40Km MEALS Coffee Shop and Kiosk Come and enjoy a coffee and light refreshment overlooking Canberra. The cafe is located on Level 5 at the eastern end of the main viewing gallery of the Tower adjacent to the kiosk. This level is the main visitor destination area of the Tower, with outlooks over the City Centre, Lake Burley Griffin, the Parliamentary Triangle and the National Museum. The cafe serves coffee, light refreshments, cakes, sandwiches and the like. Hours of Operation: 7 Days a Week, 9am - till late

Visit Lerida Estate and sample cool climate wines to suit all tastes and budgets. Buy wines from the cellar door or by mail order. Lerida is perfect for a casual visit or your function James Halliday Wine Companion Five Star Winery 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016 Voted The Canberra Region's Best Winery 2013 - 1206 2CC listeners WINNER - Best Tourism Winery - 2011 Canberra and Capital Region Tourism Awards OPENING HOURS 10am - 5pm daily ENTRY COSTS Free CAFÉ Café Lerida Sit by the open fire in the winter, or in the courtyard overlooking the vineyard and Lake George in the warmer months. On Sundays bring some family, friends or colleages to enjoy the live music between 12.30 – 3.00 Open for breakfast and lunch Open: Saturday & Sunday and most Public Holidays 10am - 5pm TRAVEL Lerida Estate Wines situated overlooking Lake George just a short drive north of Canberra, around 40 minute drive 48.4Km

Longsdale Street & The Hemlet (Braddon) Lonsdale Street Roasters serve quality coffee to the nation’s capital. The cafe roast their own delicious coffee onsite. Pick up a tasty Panini, delicious pastry or some friendly banter to accompany your caffeine hit or buy a bag of freshly roasted beans to take home. Lonsdale Street Roasters started out as a simple idea: source quality coffee, roast it, pour it; all under the same roof, right in the heart of Canberra. It's a winner. OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday: 6.30am-5pm; Saturday: 6.30am-3pm ENTRY COSTS Free TRAVEL 7-10 minute drive 3.20Km CAFÉ Breakfast to lunch mains under $20

Mount Ainslie Lookout Walk, cycle or drive to the top of Mount Ainslie for a perfect view of Canberra’s unique layout. Take in Lake Burley Griffin, many of Canberra's national attractions and the mountain ranges surrounding the city. See great views of the Australian War Memorial, Anzac Parade and Parliament House. OPENING HOURS Accessible at all times ENTRY COSTS Free TRAVEL 12-15 minute drive 8.6Km MEALS No more then 3Kms away are some great restaurants, Les Bistronomes, Black Fire, Sage Restaurant and many more.