Fabulous coffee is just the beginning at this lush foreshore cafe. Hanging plants and nautical decor bring the outside in, while fabulous veggie-heavy breakfasts and water views keep the locals coming. Be prepared to wait on weekends.


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1. Manuka Oval

0.78 MILES

This popular local sports stadium was inaugurated in the 1920s and now plays host to AFL and cricket matches, including its first game of International…

2. Jerrabomberra Wetlands

0.91 MILES

Located on the Molonglo River floodplain, the Jerrabomberra Wetlands are home to over 200 bird species, including some that migrate from as far away as…

3. National Carillon

1 MILES

This 50m-high bell tower was opened in 1970 as a gift from Britain on Canberra’s 50th anniversary. The tower has 55 bronze bells, weighing from 7kg to 6…

4. National Gallery of Australia

1 MILES

This Australian national art collection is showcased in an impressive purpose-built gallery within the parliamentary precinct. You can justifiably bypass…

5. High Court of Australia

1.1 MILES

The glass-and-concrete High Court building sits on the plaza between the capital's two main art galleries, and, not to be outdone, is home to a large…

6. National Portrait Gallery

1.11 MILES

Occupying a flash, purpose-built building, this wonderful gallery is a striking representation of Australia's shifting self-image and a must-see for art…

7. Museum of Australian Democracy

1.18 MILES

The seat of government from 1927 to 1988, this elegantly proportioned building offers visitors a taste of the political past. Displays cover Australian…

8. Aboriginal Tent Embassy

1.19 MILES

First erected in 1972 as a protest against the government's approach to Indigenous land rights, this camp on the lawn in front of Old Parliament House…