Where to stop in Canberra on your way to the Snowy Mountains
For many Sydneysiders, a trip to the snow involves thundering down the highway for 6 hours on Friday evening, skirting around Canberra, heading through Cooma and Jindabyne and then straight on to Thredbo or Perisher. However, there is a more civilized way to get to the snow—spending a night or two in Australia's capital city, Canberra.
Canberra is located approximately halfway between Sydney and the Snowy Mountains, making it an ideal pitstop on your journey. Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or a week-long adventure to the Snowy Mountains, consider adding Canberra to your itinerary.
If you have decided to travel to Canberra in your itinerary, then why not book your luxury accommodation in advance with Accommodate Canberra and take the stress out of finding the right place to stay.
Accommodate Canberra is the region's most trusted luxury and family accommodation provider in Canberra.
The ski season typically begins on the Sovereign's Birthday long weekend (from 10 to 12 June) at the beginning of winter – and there are plenty of things to do in Canberra this winter, including:
- Truffle Season (mid-June to August): Enjoy locally grown prized black Perigord truffles at various restaurants, cafes, and wineries across the capital.
- Come From Away (8 June to 2 July): Experience the award-winning musical Come From Away during its Canberra run in Canberra Theatre Centre.
- National Arboretum Canberra: Explore a living collection of endangered and rare forests.
- It also has spectacular views and cafes.
- And each July, trees at the Arboretum are wrapped in beautiful scarves to keep them warm.
- The Arboretum has 94 forests and 20km of trails for walking and cycling
- Canberra Writers Festival (16 to 20 August): Immerse yourself in a literary feast featuring over 150 writers and 70 diverse events.
Also, many of Australia's national cultural institutions are always worthy of a visit when you are in the Nation's Capital, including:
- National Museum of Australia
- Australian War Memorial
- National Gallery of Australia
- Questacon (kids science museum)
By booking your luxury short-stay accommodation through Accommodate Canberra, you can enjoy a home-away-from-home experience in some of the region's top locations. Here are a few examples:
A spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment with 2 car spaces, situated in trendy Kingston, close to fantastic restaurants and cafes. Perfect for two couples or a family on the way to the snow.
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This fabulous 2 bedroom luxury apartment is the bees' knees. It is simple, elegant, modern and in an award-winning development. Located near natural parkland and Lake Burley Griffin, it is also close to national Institutions and great restaurants and cafés of Kingston. An excellent choice for your 2023 snow trip itinerary.
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Lakefront 116 Kingston
This stylish 1-bedroom apartment is situated right next to the heart of the Kingston Foreshore, offering a modern and luxurious experience for a solo traveller or couple's stopover on the way to or from the snow.
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For more luxurious accommodations in Canberra, visit Accommodate Canberra's website to explore additional options.