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Before the Stadium, the Artistic Manuka

Unfold your creativity at PhotoAccess 

Visit this accessible warehouse of dreams

Sundays are for Old Bus Depot Markets

Canberra Glassworks a different gallery in the City of Galleries

Australia’s cultural and political heart

The Nations Buildings of the National Triangle

Explore Canberra's iconic buildings with artistic architectural projections

Explore the Nations Capital at Enlighten 

Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House

Easy democracy in a complex world

Clear your mind amidst the landmarks to peace


Discover your inner zen in Lennox Gardens 

Relax and Shop at a Precinct Made for Everyone

Contemporary and Modern Shopping Experience at Dairy Road 

Enjoy a free performance of some timeless classics by the Royal Military College Band

Enjoy Music at Mid Day at the Canberra Theatre

Abell's Kopi Tiam is an accessible family run restaurant serving Malaysian & Chinese dishes located on Manuka Shopping Precinct, Furneaux Street, Griffith.

The venue offers glass fronted  step free entry via paved level pathway approach.  Inside is an intimate dining area in bright red, orage & yellow tones with freestanding tables, chairs & outdoor seating.

Accesible toilets can be found 200m away at Manuka Terrace, accessible parking along the same street.

Abell's Kopi Tiam

The National Police Memorial is an accessible memorial located King's Park on the northern shore of Lake Burley Griffin adjacent to the National Carillon on Aspen Island.

The memorial pays tribute to Australian Police officers who have been killed on duty or have died as a result of their duties.  Subdued lighting adds atmosphere every evening from dusk where each of the 700+ touchstones are individually lit. The rear of the wall is lit with an image of St Michael, the Patron Saint of Policing.

There is paved level pathway access to & around the memorial. Accessible toilets & parking can be found 200m away at Boundless Playground on Parkes Way.  Further disabled parking spots can be found on Wendouree Drive.

There are a number of accessible cafe & restaurants nearby.

National Police Memorial Australia

Evoke is an accessible bakery located at Curtin Place with step free entry & easty access to the counter.

Evoke is a takeaway bakery with accessible parking very closeby at Coles car park & accessible toilets within the Curtin shops.

Evoke Bakery

Beess & Co is an accessible cafe located on Bentham Street, Yarralumla.

The cafe offers step free entry via paved level pathway approach to glass entry door,  Inside is bright & spacious with floor to ceiling windows, freestanding tables, chairs, easy access to counter & umbrella shaded outdoor seating.

Accessible parking can be found right outside.

Beess & Co Cafe

Tokyo Canteen is an accessible Japanese-inspired cafe & kitchen found in the Eyre Street Market precinct in Canberra's inner south.

The cafe offers step free entry via paved pathway approach to double doors with easy access to the counter.  Inside features freestanding tables & chairs, high bench communal tables & stools.  There s also a large accessible outside seating area. 

Accessible parking can be found at Highgate Lane, accessible toilets 2km away at Boundless Playground.  

Tokyo Canteen

KOTO is an accessible Japanese restaurant located in The Lobby building in Canberra's King George Terrace.  KOTO is an intergral part of the national Triangle's new precinct, The lawns of The Lobby.  KOTO has been designed to protect the legacy of The Lobby building & continue the hospitality history in teh 50-year-old pavillion, including private dining.

KOTO offers step free entry to large entry doors into a spacious lobby via paved pathway approach.  Inside there are freestanding tables & chairs along with communal bar counter seating.  There is also outdoor seating.

Both accessible parking & accessible toilet are both onsite.

KOTO Restaurant

Canberra’s famous Old Bus Depot Markets are accessible markets for lovers of fine hand crafted wares, clothing collectors, food fanatics, jewellery junkies & so much more.

The markets offer step free entry via paved pathway approach to the old industrial building for the markets held every Sunday from 9:30am-2:30pm.

There is space around inside the markets to move around the ailses & freestanding tables & chairs in the food area.

Accessible parking can be found nearby & accessible toilets under 500m away at Eyre Street - Road Verge.

Old Bus Depot Markets

Margot is a small accessible espresso & wine bar situated on the lakes edge of Lake Burley Griffin in Parkes right in the middle of the Parliamentary triangle. Flanked by national institutions their focus is on local produce, producers & celebrating the nation’s capital.

The venues alfresco space is fully accessible drawing inspiration from Europe’s best outdoor bars & cafés with freestanding tables & chairs under shaded umbrellas & easy access to the bar counter.

Accessible toilets can be found 30m away at Commonwealth Place Western Kiosk & 70m away at Old Parliament House Rose Garden.  Accessible parking can be found at Car Park 33, 25 Parkes Place & Questacon.

Margot Wine & Espresso Bar

Penny University is an accessible artisanal cafe in Kingston, Canberra.  They source their coffee beans from local roasters, & serve specialist cakes all made on the premises. Locally sourced bread is freshly baked daily & you can enjoy all-day breakfast any day of the week.

The cafe offers step free entry via paved pathway approach with easy access to the counter.  Inside there is freestanding tables & chairs, fixed banquette seating & communal bar bench with stools.  There are also outdoor freestanding tables & chairs along with a takeaway hatch.

Penny University is a term that originated from 18th-century coffeehouses in London, England. For the price of a penny, one had access to coffee, the company of people from all levels of society, discussions, bulletins, newspapers, & the latest gossip.

Accessible parking can be found closeby at Highgate Lane.  Accessible toilets can be found 1km away at BP Express Kingston.

Penny University Cafe

Lava is an accessible cafe located in the industrial suburb of Phillip in Woden.  

The cafe offers step free entry to wide door via paved pathway approach with easy access to the counter.  Inside there are freestanding tables, chairs & stools along with some limited outdoor seating.  

Accessible toilets can be found 75m away at Colbee Court & 850m away at Westfield Woden.  There is plenty of regular parking spots, accessible parking can be found at shea Street & Divine Court

Lava Coffee

Maple + Clove is an accessible venue located at the heart of the Realm Precinct in leafy Barton.  Maple + Clove believes nature provides seasonal food to nourish your body naturally with their wholesome meals cooked on the premises daily, using fresh, local, seasonal &wholefood ingredients.

The venue features step free access via paved pathway approach to wide doorway.  Inside there are communal long tables with stools, fixed banquette seating with tables & chairs & ample outside tables & chairs covered by umbrellas. 

Accessible toilets can be found just under 500m away at Telopea Park, Bowen Park & Manuka Terrace.  Accessible parking can be found  at Brassey Hotel & Little National car park at National Circuit.

Maple + Clove

Public is an accessible bar & restaurant located in the Manuka Shopping Centre.

The venue offers step free entry via paved pathway approach to double doors & easy access to the counter bar. Inside there are both high & low freestanding tables, fixed banquette seating, chairs, stools & bar seating.  There is The Pub area with modernised pub favourites & bar service. The Dining Room with the emphasis on contemporary cuisine & extensive wine list.  The Upstairs Bar overlooks the streets of Manuka with share plates, cocktails & wine.  There is also an extensive accessible outdoor covered seating area.

Accessible parking can be found on Franklin Street & across the road at Coles.  Accessible toilets can be found onsite & at Telopea Park & Eyre Street - Road Verge & Barker Street.  There is no lift to the Upstairs Bar.

Public

Queenies is an accessible restaurant & bar located on the corner of Kennedy & Giles Street, Kingston.  

There is step free entry via paved pathway approach to glass double doors with easy access to the bar.  There are freestanding tables, chairs, high stools at the bar, sofas & fixed banquette seating.

Accessible parking can be found on Highgate Lane, accessible toilets 200m away on Eyre Street - Road Verge, Telopea Park & Manuka Terrace. 

Queenies

Locale Pizzeria is an accessible pizza restaurant located at the inner south of Canberra in Deakin offering authentic Italian cuisine. 

The venue offers step free entry via paved pathway approach & easy access to the counter.  The restaurant has a warm & welcoming atmosphere with a range of seating options including freestanding tables & chairs, banqueete seating, stool bar seating & large covered outdoor seating area with freestanding tables & chairs.  

The Locale menu features an extensive list of intriguing starters, a collection of old Italian favourites, generous kids’ menu, salads, hand-made pasta & pizza cooked in the wood fired oven & of course all of your favourite Italian desserts.

An accessible parking spot can be found just outside the restaurant.  Accessible toilets can be found at Australian Parliament House.

Locale Pizzeria

Indian Affair is an accessible Indian restaurant serving traditional curries, tandoori dishes & banquets served in a vibrant dining room.

The venue is accessed via paved pathway to step free entry doorway.  Inside there are freestanding tables & chairs with easy access to the counter.  

Accessible toilets can be found under 50m away in Colbee Court or 1km away at Chifley Place.  Accessible parking can be found nearby further down Colbee Court.  

Indian Affair Restaurant

The National Zoo & Aquarium is privately owned and Australia's only combined Zoo and Aquarium.  Situated on around 25 hectares of land just five minutes from the centre of Canberra.

Most of the National Zoo is accessible by wheelchair. The site does include some steep inclines however if you follow the designated adventure trail these areas will be avoided.  There are several mobility scooters available for hire. Advanced bookings are encouraged as there are limited units available on any given day. To make a booking please call 02 6287 8400 or email frontdesk@nationalzoo.com.au. Identification is required as well as a hire form to be completed at the time of hire.

There is a wide variety of both native & exotic animals, as well as the largest inland saltwater tank in Australia. There are a number accessible picnic areas, complimentary BBQ facilities along with Jungle Vines Cafe, Rhino Bistro, Adentureland Playground, Gift Shop, & Animal Encounters where you get the opportunity to get up close & personal with some of the worlds most amazing creatures.

There are a number of disabled car parking spaces available for use. These are located at the main entrance and near the secondary keyhole entrance.  Parking is free for all zoo and Jamala visitors.

Accessible toilets can be found at the park along with baby change room.

A full viewing of the zoo is a decent walk….easy for some, not so easy for others…

If your mobility isn’t great or you have toddlers who would struggle with the distance, you can split up your visit. You can do one section one day and return any time in the next 2 weeks to see the other section. Parking is generally available near the start of both sections.

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National Zoo & Aquarium

National Museum of Australia is an accessible venue located on the shores of Canberra’s Lake Burley Griffin. The Museum's stunning architecture provides an extraordinary place to explore the rich & diverse stories of Australia & its people. The stories are brought to to life through compelling objects, ideas & events where you can take a guided tour or go solo through the many exhibitions.

With step free entry into the spacious Museum, lifts are available for accessing each of the Museum’s three levels – Ground, Lower Ground & Level 1 (sometimes called the Mezzanine).  Wheelchairs & motorised scooters are available, booking 24 hours in advance is recommended. Phone +61 2 6208 5110, with pick-up from the Information Desk in the Gandel Atrium.

The Museum shop is located just inside the main Museum entrance stocking homewares, glassware, jewellery, First Nations products, toys, books, bath & body products, candles, gifts & more.

The Museum Cafe combines stunning architecture & spectacular views over Lake Burley Griffin.  Broadbean Catering is the Museum’s exclusive caterer sourcing local produce, with menus designed to match the season. There is seating inside on the deck or on comfortable lounge chairs with room to move around & easy access to the counter.

Accessible parking spaces for visitors with mobility impairment & the required permit are available free of charge, about 40 metres from our main entrance. The route is not protected from the weather.  Coach bays 5 & 9 are suitable for coaches fitted with mobility access lifts, hoists or ramps.

The Museum has a Changing Places accessible public toilet with adult change table & hoist, on the Lower Ground floor.  Unisex accessible toilets, baby change tables & an ambulant toilet are available on the Ground floor, off our Gandel Atrium.

Trained, registered & visibly identified assistance animals are welcome when accompanied by their handler.

Many of the Museum exhibitions & events are free, but costs apply for some. Companion cards & most major concession cards are accepted.

National Museum of Australia

Blundells Cottage is a semi accessible is a heritage-listed six-roomed stone cottage located on the northern shore of Lake Burley Griffin in the no man’s land between the lake and the edge of the city, surrounded by gardens, grasslands & a lot of rabbits!

The cottage was built by George P. Campbell in about 1858 for his ploughman William Ginn on the original Molonglo River floodplain.  The six-room stone cottage & slab shed have evolved through several extensions & today, the various rooms are set up to display furniture & items from the different periods each part of the cottage represents. The attention to detail in each room means despite the small spaces, you can take some time to look around & see how the previous residents of the cottage lived. You’ll see examples of how food was stored & prepared, what clothing was worn, furniture, children’s games & even an old chamber pot.

There are five accessible car park spaces in the car park on Wendouree Drive (via Constitution Avenue) & a wheelchair accessible path to the front of the cottage for a close view of the oldest sections of the cottage, gardens & orchard. The heritage cottage was constructed in 1860s & does not meet accessibility standards, however, there is a virtual tour of the inside of the cottage.

Please note that while there are accessible car spaces & viewing points, access to the cottage itself does not meet accessibility requirements because of the building’s heritage status.

There are walking & bike paths & picnic seating nearby, accessible toilets can be found 500m away at Parkes Way & Boundless Playground.  

Blundells Cottage

Calthorpes House is a window into an almost forgotten world. Built in 1927 for the Calthorpe family, this genuine survivor is a treasure house of domestic history.  With original furnishings, household appliances & photos reflecting the fashionable ideal of style & taste in the middle class Australian home of the late 1920s.

Calthorpes House is a semi accessible venue with steps at the front of the property but there is rear ramp access.  There is a gravel path driveway leading up to the property with a slight steep.  The house was designed for the hot, dry Canberra summers and to correspond with the Garden City ideal of a free-standing cottage set within a large garden. Like many Canberra houses of this period it has a roughcast exterior finish painted in earthy colours, a tiled roof with shingled gables, arched verandahs and shuttered windows.  The gardens are accessible & even comes with an air raid shelter.

Calthorpes' House offers a range of popular community programs & learning programs throughout the year. Admission includes a guided tour of Calthorpes' House. The house is open Saturdays only, please see website for details & to book.

Accessible toilets can be found just over 1km away at Manuka Terrace.  Regular parking can be found on the street, there is no accessible parking closeby.

Calthorpes House

The Museum of Australia Democracy at Old Parliament House is an accessible venue with step-free access to every level of the museum.

The entrance to the museum is at the front of the building, up the central staircase & through the glass doors where reception is.  Courtesy wheelchairs & strollers are available from reception. Mobility scooters may be used in all areas of the museum.  As a heritage building, Old Parliament House has some small rooms & narrow spaces.  Some areas of House of Representatives & Senate chambers are not accessible to wheelchair users.

There is lift access, via the doors on either side of the staircase. These doors have signs marked accessible entry.

Accessible toilets are located on the Lower floor & on the Main floor. Baby changing facilities are located on the Lower floor & the Main floor.

Free accessible parking and accessible pick-up & drop-off are located at the front of the museum. 

Ortopizza is an accessible pizza restaurant serving handmade authentic neopolitana style pizza in the Garran Place shops.

The restaurant offers step free entry via paved level pathway approach.  Inside features freestanding tables & chairs with covered outdoor seating.

Accessible parking can be found right outside, accessible toilets 1.6km away at Launceston Street. 

Ortopizza

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