....and yes, Questacon is open!
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Canberra has well and truly earned the title of ‘bush capital,’ surrounded by mountains and with huge natural bushland within the city itself, you’re always close to a great hike or cycle trail – and they’re open for you to enjoy!
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When you’ve just gotta get that food fix, and the incredible Canberra food and wine scene is ready to welcome you! All down Canberra’s famous Lonsdale Street you’ll find specialty coffee at spots like Lonsdale St Roasters 07 and Barrio, with the award-winning Cupping Room by Ona just around the corner on University Ave. If you can’t score a table at The Cupping Room, the Ona team have sister cafes close by, Typica, the first ever Ona store, in Manuka serves up burgers and more in the quiet and leafy Manuka Parade, while Highroad in Dickson is your high-class brunch mainstay. Head to nearby Lyneham for a pub feed and tipple at the Capital Brewing Co, or enjoy a piece of history at Tilley’s Devine Café and Gallery.
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While in the inner suburbs of Canberra, you can’t miss picking up a few dumplings from the famed Dickson Dumpling House, or their CBD counterpart on the ground floor of the Canberra Centre. Made fresh to order, you can fill your belly with fresh dumplings for less than $15 a person. Their san choy bao is delish, and don’t get us started on the soup dumplings, they’re what dreams are made of!
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Many of the classic Canberra museums, markets and more are open for you to enjoy, from fine art to feisty theatre – just make sure to snap up tickets before they sell out!
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If you’ve been missing some live entertainment, there are limited musical and theatre shows available at the Canberra Theatre Centre.
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Following COVID-19 guidelines on hygiene and distancing for a safe stay.
YHA is a not-for-profit organisation. This doesn’t mean we don’t make money – it means we’re constantly re-investing back into our hostels to meet the needs of our guests.
It’s easy being green when you stay with YHA – our hostels are packed full of energy-efficient and water-saving features like solar panels, rainwater tanks and recycling facilities.