Thriving with national monuments full of cultural character and exciting attractions all set within close distance, Canberra offers a diverse and inspiring holiday experience.
Serving as a central hub for major national landmarks including the National Museum of Australia, the Australian War Memorial, and National Gallery of Australia, Canberra encapsulates a tasteful mix of history, art and commemoration.
Sitting within the vibrant New Acton Precinct in inner-city Canberra, Peppers Gallery Hotel is encased by a limitless selection of bar, restaurant and entertainment options. Featuring boutique, modish interiors, unique art pieces, and incredibly chic furnishings, this distinct Canberra hotel boasts an upbeat, sophisticated ambiance.
If you’re looking for a Canberra accommodation provider to host your next stay, Peppers Gallery Hotel can cater for your travel needs and ensure you have a memorable and relaxing visit.
Attractions and Activities in Canberra
Housing the most prominent Australian buildings, Canberra offers a world of culture to explore. If you’re in town to get in touch with Australia’s vast heritage, the National Museum of Australia incorporates informational displays that highlight key monumental events and exhibits significant artefacts that shine light on Indigenous Australia. Entry is by donation and provides the opportunity to get hands on, which makes this interactive museum a welcoming centre that invites everyone to get involved.
To continue discovering Australian history, The Australian War Memorial combines a shrine, a world-class museum and a comprehensive archive of documents, all of which serve as a reminder of our country’s efforts. Honouring the great sacrifice our Australian soldiers made, the National Heritage Listed Place is purpose built to allow Australians to pay respects and understand the enduring impact the war made to Australian society. With a number of family activities, public talks, last post ceremonies and gallery tours scheduled throughout the day, the memorial brings history to life.
To complement The Australian War Memorial visit, taking some time to walk through the Parliament House tops off the overall historical experience. Sitting on a 32 hectare site on Capital Hill, the architectural building is the principal landmark of Canberra. Inside, there numerous visitor events available including free or paid guided tours, gallery viewings and exhibitions. To get a more comprehensive experience, the paid tour explores political history, points out the key public spaces and goes behind the scenes - allowing guests to visit some of the Parliament’s most private rooms on non-sitting days. Taking the 3.4 kilometre Parliament House walk is the perfect way to commence the journey before getting immersed in all that the building has to offer.. Starting from the Jolimont Centre, the scenic walk displays information about the culture and history of the Parliament Triangle along the way through 13 interpretive signs.
For a change of pace, exploring the natural side of Canberra is a perfect way to unwind. At the National Arboretum, there are 94 rare, endangered and symbolic trees collected throughout Australia and the world on show. The vast 618 acre site shows off over 44,000 trees sourced from over 100 countries, rightfully earning its title as one of the world’s largest living collection of rare and endangered trees. With breathtaking panoramic views of the award winning landscape, a truly spectacular pavilion that deserves the highest architectural recognition, and a designated nature-themed playground, the Arboretum interprets the meaning of beautiful.
Seasonal Activities
Canberra is home to a myriad of activities and experiences to suit every season. During spring, the area turns in to a kaleidoscope of colour as over a million flowers bloom in unison for Floriade. In March, hot air ballooning is popular with locals and tourists alike – treat yourself to a balloon ride and see Parliament House from a completely new angle! As the sun shines throughout the warmer summer months, visitors flock to Lake Burley Griffin to soak up the atmosphere and partake in water-sports activities. As winter climbs over, Canberra greets foodies with the annual Truffle Festival. With a range of delicious black Perigord truffles on offer, it’s the perfect time to snuggle up in front of a log fire and indulge in the delicacy. You will find home-grown truffles across the menus of local restaurants from mid-June to August. During the colder months, Canberra is the perfect base to explore the Snowy Mountains. A three hour scenic drive will bring you to the renowned ski-fields of Perisher Blue, Thredbo and Mt Selwyn, for a day of thrilling adventures in the snow.
Accommodation in Canberra
Making your stay in Canberra a deluxe experience is easy at Peppers Gallery Hotel.
Following busy days of exploration or business, the hotel serves as a sanctuary for uninterrupted relaxation, offering all the trimmings of an indulgent Canberra hotel.
At Peppers Gallery Hotel, the rooms and suites are impeccably decorated to reflect a modern cutting edge design, bursting with bold artistic statements and finely detailed fixtures at every turn. The vibrant décor is complimented by elegant furnishings. To add to the experience, the rooms and suites are fitted with quality touches such as a Bang & Olufsen television, rain fitted showers, marble finishes and art originals.
Within the hotel precinct, the award winning Bicicletta Restaurant offers an authentic Italian experience, with dishes lovingly prepared from the freshest seasonal produce and locally sourced ingredients. Just a minute walk away, Soma Day Spa provides beauty treatments and therapeutic packages that ignite a sense of wellness and calm.
Located a short 10 minute drive from Canberra International Airport, the hotel is within short reach of transport and central hubs, making it conveniently accessible.
With 80 rooms and suites that creatively stray away from everyday hotel offerings, Peppers makes choosing Canberra accommodation an easy choice.
Choose Canberra
Surrounded by forestry, farmlands and natural reserves, Canberra is framed with iconic Australian landscapes that highlight the capital’s status.
With a wealth of culture and national landmarks embedded throughout the city, Canberra is a city that perfectly captures Australia’s key historical moments.