The house is a short walk to the local park/s, convenience shops, a short drive (10 minutes) to two large shopping centres and 25 minutes to the vibrant centre of Canberra (with easy access, driving, parking and none of the big city 'push')
Canberra has extensive tourist attractions, far too many gourmandising opportunities to list, and activities for children (from great parks, gardens, zoo, play centres and activities for all ages) and adults (from young adult night-life, to retiree interests and disability access, with restaurants of every variety; wineries; cultural events; Arts, museums, community activities/events, walks, bike trails...
With two magazines published every week to provide you with endless ideas for 'things to do', if you are bored, you are sitting at home. Described as the 'Bush City' and 'Hipster Capital' its been variously voted one of the 'best', 'healthiest', most interesting, most innovative cities in the world...