Summer in Canberra
Get all the summer memories in the nation's capital!
It’s time to make some of your best memories this summer with trips to Canberra Wine Region, a day at the cricket at Manuka Oval or a trip to the National Gallery of Australia to see one of Australia's most significant contemporary artists, Cressida Campbell.
Enjoy our convenient central location, a short 10 minutes walk from Canberra Centre shops, restaurants and 15 minutes to the base of Mount Ainslie Walking Trail.
Want flexibility?
Get FREE cancellation until 6:00 PM local hotel time on day of arrival with our Best Flexible Rate with breakfast.
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Everything you need to know these school holidays
Australia's favourite science and technology centre has an action packaged school holidays agenda you don't want to miss! Choose from marvelous close ups of the Moon in Gallery 8, pondering the boundaries between humans and technology in the Born or Built? exhibition, or soaking up some afternoon sunshine in the Science Garden. Questacon is open everyday throughout the school holidays, except Christmas Day (25 December).
Haig Park Christmas Markets
Imagine a summer filled with a festive drinks garden, whilst you watch the little ones enjoy special Christmas themed market stalls, and culinary delicacies, complete with a magical festive Christmas experience.
Enjoy a taste of Christmas in Haig Park. Starting from 9:00 am until 2:00pm, kids can craft their own Christmas ornaments or grab a special picture with Mr Claus himself! Expect culinary delicacies from around the region, fresh produce, Christmas hams, artisan products, mince pies, puddings and handmade jewellery. Haid Park, Braddon is located a short 3km from Crowne Plaza Canberra.
Christmas Gin Festival
It’s time to get you gin-gle bells on: the Christmas Gin Festival is back with even more distillers! Located directly adjacent to the hotel, the National Convention Centre will be filled with tasting sessions. Why not challenge your juniper-loving pallet a little and explore and sample award winners in the classic, dry, matured, sloe, flavoured and fortified categories. Held between Friday 16 - Sunday 18 December, tickets start from just $58. Your ticket includes your choice of G&Ts, a tote bag and your tasting glass to keep.
*Terms and Conditions
Accommodation includes our best and least restrictive publicly available rate.
Rates are subject to room type, day of week and fluctuate according to IHG Hotels & Resorts.
Canceling your reservation before 6:00 PM (local hotel time) the day of arrival will result in no charge. Canceling your reservation after 6:00 PM (local hotel time) the day of arrival, will result in a charge of 1 night per room to your credit card.
No deposit required upon booking. Pay when you check out.
Changes to your reservation are usually acceptable, but always check the hotel's cancellation policy before booking for cancellation fees that may apply depending upon arrival date. Some restrictions apply based on individual hotel policies.
An additional 3% off applies to all IHG One Rewards members to Best Flexible Rate/s with or without breakfast included. The additional member discount applies for bookings made at participating hotels in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.
10% per night tax fee included in rate. Payments relating to hotels in Australia incur a merchant service fee of 3% for Diners Club & JCB and 1.5% for American Express, Visa, Mastercard and other credit cards, in addition to the total amount payable.
Enlighten Festival
3 - 19 March 2023