Accommodation
QT Canberra
qtcanberra.com.au
5 stars
This quirky and creative hotel is located just off campus in the New Acton precinct.
Phone: +61 2 6247 6244
Address: 1 London Circuit, Canberra
Email: reservations_canberra@qthotels.com.au
University House
unihouse.anu.edu.au
4 1/2 stars
University House is on campus, a 5 minute walk from the Centre. It represents the classic history of the university, while incorporating modern facilities and function.
Phone: +61 2 61255275
Address: 1 Balmain Crescent, Acton, Canberra
Email: unihouse@anu.edu.au
Short stay apartments
A range of short stay, on campus apartments are available close by (within a 10 minute walk) to the Centre.
Web: anuapartments.anu.edu.au/accommodation-and-facilities/self-service-apartments
Taxi travel
Three taxi companies operate in Canberra:
ACT Cabs
(02) 6280 0077
www.actcabs.com.au/
Canberra Elite
13 22 27
www.canberracabs.com.au
Cabxpress
(02) 6260 6011
www.cabxpress.com.au
On campus map
A map of the ANU campus is available here.
Weather
Canberra can be lovely at any time of the year. Seasonal averages are as follows:
Summer: 13oC-26oC
Autumn: 6oC-19oC
Winter: 2oC-11oC
Spring: 8oC-19oC
Dining
The New Acton area is bustling with great eateries. Here are some that are within walking from the ANU Campus:
| A. Baker Web: abaker.com.au Address: 2/15 Edinburgh Avenue, New Acton, Canberra Phone: +61 2 6287 6150 |
Bicletta Restaurant Web: bicicletta.com.au Address: 1/15 Edinburgh Avenue, New Acton, Canberra Phone: +61 2 6262 8683 |
Boffins Web: unihouse.anu.edu.au/boffins-restaurant Address: 1 Balmain Crescent, Acton, Canberra Phone: +61 2 6125 5285 |
| Du Jour Restaurant Address: 1/15 Edinburgh Ave, New Acton, Canberra Phone: +61 2 6162 4588 |
Max Brenner Chocolate Bar Web: maxbrenner.com.au Address: 2 Phillip Law St, New Acton, Canberra Phone: +61 2 6248 8983 |
Močan & Green Grout Web: mocanandgreengrout.com Address: 1/19 Marcus Clarke St, Canberra Phone: +61 2 6162 2909 |
| Monster Kitchen and Bar Web: hotel-hotel.com.au/eat-and-drink/monster Address: 25 Edinburgh Ave, New Acton, Canberra Phone: +61 2 6287 6287 |
Parlour Wine Bar Web: parlour.net.au Address: 16 Kendall Lane, New Acton, Canberra Phone: +61 2 6257 7325 |
Twenty One Café and Groceries Address: 1/21-23 Marcus Clarke Street, New Acton, Canberra Phone: +61 2 6162 0550 |
Explore Canberra
Here are some of the many attractions that Canberra offers:
Questacon, the National Science and Technology Centre
Other experiences
Depending on where you choose to stay, there are a number of facilities close to the listed accommodation, and within walking distance of the ANU campus, that you might be interested in visiting.
Barber Shop
Web: qtcanberra.com.au/barber-shop
Address: 1 London Circuit, Canberra
Phone: + 61 2 6267 1267
Nishi Gallery
Web: hotel-hotel.com.au/venues/nishi-gallery/
Address: 25 Edinburgh Ave Canberra
Phone: +61 2 6287 6287
Palace Electric Cinema
Web: palacecinemas.com.au/cinemas/electric
Address: 2 Phillip Law St, New Acton, Canberra
Phone: +61 2 6222 4900
Pilates Studio
Web: pilatescanberra.com.au/studios/new-acton
Address: 3/21 Marcus Clarke St, New Acton, Canberra
Phone: +61 2 6281 7788