Guidebook for Chifley
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Woden Bus Station
Local Bus Interchange next to Westfield Shopping Cenre
Westfield Woden
Keltie StreetLarge shopping centre located within walking distance
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166 Melrose DrDiscount liquor shop
The Cheesecake Shop Phillip
13-19 Botany StIf you have a sweet tooth - this is the place for you!
Primary Dental Phillip
33 Colbee CtMedical Centre - open extended hours
Canberra Hospital
Yamba DriveCanberra Hospital - Emergency Open 24 hrs
Hire a bike and go for a ride around the lake - it is an easy ride if you just go from bridge to bridge with lots ot see and many coffee shops on the way
Mr Spokes bike hire
Hire a bike and go for a ride around the lake - it is an easy ride if you just go from bridge to bridge with lots ot see and many coffee shops on the way
Shopping Centre - not as big as Woden but lots of good food and vegs, gifts, clothing, cafes. Check out Beaky's Books great second hand books - upstairs
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Cooleman Court Shopping Centre
Brierly StreetShopping Centre - not as big as Woden but lots of good food and vegs, gifts, clothing, cafes. Check out Beaky's Books great second hand books - upstairs
Dan Murphy's Phillip
Botany StreetDiscount liquor shop
KFC Woden
48 Botany StFast food
Wokitup!
46 Botany StreetFast food
Food Scene
Local funky hang out - Bar Restaurant and Cafe.
Great coffee, interesting menu and good wine list. Pizza night Wed, live music Sundays 5-6.30 but closed on Tuesdays and often Saturday nights
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A Bite To Eat
Chifley PlaceLocal funky hang out - Bar Restaurant and Cafe.
Great coffee, interesting menu and good wine list. Pizza night Wed, live music Sundays 5-6.30 but closed on Tuesdays and often Saturday nights
Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden
92-96 Corinna StAuthentic Thai food
Lemongrass
Cnr Corinna & Ball StreetsThai food - quick service
Flavours of India
Authentic India - recommended
Good Chinese - it located on the restaurant strip on Corinna St at Westfield
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Chinese Kitchen Dumpling House
Corinna StreetGood Chinese - it located on the restaurant strip on Corinna St at Westfield
Wheat & Oats
22-24 Colbee CtGood coffee - in Philllip
Good Italian Restaurant - a bit further away but worth the distance
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Belluci's
4 Irving StGood Italian Restaurant - a bit further away but worth the distance
Great place for brunch - sit outside under the trees and watch the antics of the local birdlife - great coffee, fresh orange juice and good menu - near lake, plant nursery, Weston Park
Yarralumla Gallery and Oaks Brasserie
36 Weston Park RdGreat place for brunch - sit outside under the trees and watch the antics of the local birdlife - great coffee, fresh orange juice and good menu - near lake, plant nursery, Weston Park
Great little suburban restaurant specialising in Italian and Australian fusion food.
Delissio Restaurant & Bar
83 Theodore StGreat little suburban restaurant specialising in Italian and Australian fusion food.
If you like schnitzel and pork knuckle this is the place for you. Very basic dining room but good honest Austrian fare and lots of it.
Austrian Australian Club Inc.
Heard StreetIf you like schnitzel and pork knuckle this is the place for you. Very basic dining room but good honest Austrian fare and lots of it.
Australia Pizza Kitchen PTY Ltd.
Good wood-fired pizzas
Highly recommended - great food and service. Best to book a table as it is very popular. BYO but there is a supermarket / liquor shop next door.
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Rama's Fiji Indian Restaurant
Hodgson CrescentHighly recommended - great food and service. Best to book a table as it is very popular. BYO but there is a supermarket / liquor shop next door.
Canberra Irish Club
6 Parkinson StGreat local club - often has good shows
Farmers Daughter
27 Bentham StGreat place for coffee, brunch or lunch
Weston Creek Labor Club
4 Teesdale PlLocal Club
Thai House Restaurant
14 Brierly StGood Thai food (but Thai Spice in Woden is better)
Indian Affair
64 Colbee CtLocal Indian restaurant - close to home
Hansel & Gretel
40 Townshend StGreat little coffee shop, cafe and beautiful chocolates
Great coffee and fabulous truffles and chocolotes - highly recommended for brunch, morning and afternoon tea
Bruno's Truffles
106 Mawson PlGreat coffee and fabulous truffles and chocolotes - highly recommended for brunch, morning and afternoon tea
This is a highly recommended venue - it is a bit of everything - second hand book shop, coffee shop, bar and music venue on weekends - definitely worth a look if you are in the area
Beyond Q Books, Bar & Barista
11 Brierly StThis is a highly recommended venue - it is a bit of everything - second hand book shop, coffee shop, bar and music venue on weekends - definitely worth a look if you are in the area
Peppered Prawn
98 Corinna StRestaurant with a great reputation for seafood
If you like Hog's Breath Food this one is not bad and has a separate bar area
Hog's Breath Cafe Woden
Ball StreetIf you like Hog's Breath Food this one is not bad and has a separate bar area
Very good Nepalese restaurant - interesting menu and authentic food
The Hungry Buddha Nepalese Restaurant, Farrer
4 Farrer PlVery good Nepalese restaurant - interesting menu and authentic food
Great cheap and cheerful vietnamese restaurant within walking distance - really good food at discount prices BYO but there is a supermarket / liquor shop next door
Saigon Restaurant
70 Hodgson CresGreat cheap and cheerful vietnamese restaurant within walking distance - really good food at discount prices BYO but there is a supermarket / liquor shop next door
Essentials
Great little local supermarket - bit expensive but quality goods and also sells alcohol. Bakery does great bread on Sat & Thur and there are pasties and great coffee also on offer
Friendly Grocer
10 Blamey PlGreat little local supermarket - bit expensive but quality goods and also sells alcohol. Bakery does great bread on Sat & Thur and there are pasties and great coffee also on offer
Great bakery - owned and run by Robert de Castella - famous long distance runner
Deeks Health Foods Production
56-58 Kembla StreetGreat bakery - owned and run by Robert de Castella - famous long distance runner
Arts & Culture
HOYTS Woden
Bradley StreetLocal cinema
National Carillon
Local public swimming pool and ice skating centre
Shopping
First Choice Liquor Phillip
170 Melrose DrDiscount liquor shop with a great range
Open on Sundays - great place for fresh produce and homemade products. Loads of arts and craft. One very slow ATM so go to the bank beforehand - good place to pick up supplies for lunch/dinner
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Old Bus Depot Markets
21 Wentworth AveOpen on Sundays - great place for fresh produce and homemade products. Loads of arts and craft. One very slow ATM so go to the bank beforehand - good place to pick up supplies for lunch/dinner
Sightseeing
Quentin lives here - only open to the public on special events - worth seeing if your visit coincides with one of these - a lookout with views across the lawns to the house on Lady Denman Dr
Mount Taylor Nature Reserve
Quentin lives here - only open to the public on special events - worth seeing if your visit coincides with one of these - a lookout with views across the lawns to the house on Lady Denman Dr
Casa de la Moneda Real Australiana
62-114 Denison StSee where our money is made
Well kept open air zoo - meerkats are a big favourite
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Zoológico y Acuario Nacional
999 Lady Denman DrWell kept open air zoo - meerkats are a big favourite
If you like trees, you will love this place - it has loads of them!
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National Arboretum Canberra
Forest DriveIf you like trees, you will love this place - it has loads of them!
Spectacular views over Canberra - used to be a great restaurant up here - will need to check if it is still open
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Red Hill
Spectacular views over Canberra - used to be a great restaurant up here - will need to check if it is still open
Fancy a gentle ride through the countryside but in the middle of the city - this place coule be the go! The horse are quiet and well cared for. A lovely way to see some of the area
Forest Park Riding & Equitation School
912 Cotter RdFancy a gentle ride through the countryside but in the middle of the city - this place coule be the go! The horse are quiet and well cared for. A lovely way to see some of the area
Must see - great collection and often interesting events - dated cafe inside but fabulous restaurant overlooking the mist pond on the lake-side
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National Gallery of Australia
Parkes Place EastMust see - great collection and often interesting events - dated cafe inside but fabulous restaurant overlooking the mist pond on the lake-side
Interesting architecture - see where history is made - ie Mabo
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High Court of Australia
Parkes PlInteresting architecture - see where history is made - ie Mabo
Fantastic place to visit - portraits of people who have contributed to Australian life - not just politicans but also renegades, scientists, artists - Great cafe with good coffee overlooking the lake
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Galería Nacional de Retratos
King Edward TerraceFantastic place to visit - portraits of people who have contributed to Australian life - not just politicans but also renegades, scientists, artists - Great cafe with good coffee overlooking the lake
This place is well worth a visit - very interesting exhibitions, often has special events - cafe overlooks lake, Axis Restaurant is a very good & serves brunch, lunch & dinner (best to book)
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Parliament House
Parliament DriveThis place is well worth a visit - very interesting exhibitions, often has special events - cafe overlooks lake, Axis Restaurant is a very good & serves brunch, lunch & dinner (best to book)
This is a must-see - great exhibitions both inside and out. Try to see the sound & light show near G for George
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Australian War Memorial
Treloar Crescent (top of Anzac Parade)This is a must-see - great exhibitions both inside and out. Try to see the sound & light show near G for George
Often interesting exhibitions - the Bookplate Cafe has good food and coffee and an outside terrace overlooking the lake - great place for a bite to eat
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National Library of Australia
Parkes Place WestOften interesting exhibitions - the Bookplate Cafe has good food and coffee and an outside terrace overlooking the lake - great place for a bite to eat
Exhibitions about Canberra - it is a great place to start your visit - provides 3D exhibits of the local area & a bit of history - next door is the Deck Cafe - great views of lake & Commonwealth Park
Regatta Pl
Exhibitions about Canberra - it is a great place to start your visit - provides 3D exhibits of the local area & a bit of history - next door is the Deck Cafe - great views of lake & Commonwealth Park
Great place to see some local birdlife - very peaceful
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Jerrabomberra Wetland
Dairy RoadGreat place to see some local birdlife - very peaceful
Another great place to visit
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Questacon - Centro Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología
King Edward TerraceAnother great place to visit
Situated in Old Parliament House - parking available - the Aboriginal Tent Embassy is at front of the build - some lovely gardens close by
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Antigua Casa del Parlamento
18 King George TerraceSituated in Old Parliament House - parking available - the Aboriginal Tent Embassy is at front of the build - some lovely gardens close by
Drinks & Nightlife
May be not as fabulous as you would expect but a good place to have a drink - often music on Sunday arvos - sailing lessons and lake cruises - bistro food
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Canberra Yacht Club
1 Mariner PlMay be not as fabulous as you would expect but a good place to have a drink - often music on Sunday arvos - sailing lessons and lake cruises - bistro food
Local club - good place to watch the footie or have a drink. The bistro has good food
The Mawson Club
10 Heard StLocal club - good place to watch the footie or have a drink. The bistro has good food
The Soul Bar
Interesting local bar - great beer garden out the back under the trees. Good pub food