Downer Holiday Deals

Downer Holiday Package Deals

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Holidays in Downer

One thing all of us can agree on is that travel is life. So pack up those bags, kiss your dog goodbye and get yourself to Downer! A Canberra neighbourhood, it's a fabulous base for discovering this impressive city's sights. Want to get to know the locals? With around 370,000 people calling the capital of Australia home, you'll have plenty of opportunities. From Canberra International Airport, Downer is about 8 kilometres to the northwest. If you're headed there from the city centre, the suburb is 5 kilometres to the north.

Downer is heaven for sightseers. A good portion of the city's top attractions are dotted near this neighbourhood, including Parliament House and the Australian War Memorial. The must-see sights of the National Gallery of Australia and the National Museum of Australia are also easily accessible. For a better perspective of this lively city as a whole, visit the nearby neighbourhoods of Dickson and Lyneham.

There are a million and one reasons why so many visitors make a beeline for the city centre. The National Zoo and Aquarium and Telstra Tower are just two of them. Old Parliament House and the Australian National Botanic Gardens should also be included in any visit downtown.

If you possess a taste for the arts, don't miss the Canberra Museum and Gallery and the National Portrait Gallery. Wander around and if one of the works intrigues you, chat to the staff about its creator.

There's no saying what you'll discover when perusing the fascinating collections at the Questacon, the Museum of Australian Democracy, the National Film & Sound Archive and the Australian Army Memorial. If you don't want to miss a thing, don't be afraid to pick the brains of the friendly staff.

Children are often wonderful travel buddies, particularly if you take them to the right places! For a memorable family day out, visit the National Library of Australia and the Canberra Merry-Go-Round.

Step out and delight in views at Mount Ainslie, the Floriade, Lake Burley Griffin and the National Rose Gardens.

Something special about this suburb is its nearby green spaces. Amid all the activity, you'll find plenty of places to take a short break. City Hill, Glebe Park, King's Park and Commonwealth Park are great options.

The shopping experience is unique to everyone. Whether you're looking for something in particular or just want to browse, you'll love your time at Canberra Centre and Capital Region Farmers Market.

The Albert Hall, High Court of Australia, the Australian-American War Memorial and the National Carillon can give you a glimpse into the area's past.

Find out more about the region's spiritual aspects at Wattle Park Uniting Church, Canberra City Church and Sakyamuni Buddhist Centre. These places are worth going to whether you're religious or not.

Kit yourself out in blue and yellow and watch cricket team the ACT Comets in action at Manuka Oval. As this stadium is also the home arena of the GWS Giants and the Eastlake FC, it's a good idea to check the lineup of this sporting hub and time your holiday with a game day.

Hotels in Downer

With terrific options like the Jamala Wildlife Lodge and Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt, you'll be out of the airport and into a heavenly bed before you know it.