Weston Creek
Weston Creek is a district in the Australian Capital Territory in Australia.
Weston Creek is a district in the Australian Capital Territory in Australia. The district is subdivided into divisions (suburbs), sections, and blocks. The district comprises eight residential suburbs, situated to the west of the Woden Valley district and approximately 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) southwest of the Canberra City centre. Situated adjacent to the district was the large Stromlo Forest pine plantation until the forest was destroyed by bushfires in 2001 and 2003.
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Worth seeing in and around Weston Creek
9 places within 25 km that the world writes about, in the order of how widely: the ones a visitor has heard of first, then the ones only a local would name.
- 01Australian Library and Information Association
The Australian Library and Information Association, formerly the Australian Institute of Librarians and Library Association of Australia, is the peak professional organisation for the Australian library and information services sector. Founded in 1937, its headquarters are in Canberra.
3.9 km · peak professional organization for the Australian library and information services sector · Wikipedia - 02Lovett Tower
The Lovett Tower is a 93-metre-tall building located in the Woden Town Centre, a commercial district in Canberra. The building is a Canberra icon and remains the tallest commercial building in Canberra offering vast 360˚ views across Woden valley.
2.8 km · Australian building · Wikipedia - 03ACT Heritage Library
The ACT Heritage Library is the state library of the Australian Capital Territory. It is the heritage section of the ACT Library and Information Services.
2.6 km · library in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory · Wikipedia - 04Oakey Hill, Canberra
Oakey Hill is a hill near Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. It rises 80 metres above the adjacent south Canberra suburbs of Lyons, Curtin and Weston, and its 66 hectares is one of 33 areas which form Canberra Nature Reserve.
1.1 km · hill in Australian Capital Territory, Australia · Wikipedia - 05Westfield Woden
Westfield Woden, formerly Woden Plaza, is a large shopping centre in the Woden Town Centre of Phillip of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. The centre comprises four anchor tenants – David Jones, Big W, Coles and Woolworths – and more than 250 other retail, leisure, and dining outlets.
3 km · shopping mall · Wikipedia - 06Stromlo Forest Park
Stromlo Forest Park is an outdoor recreation facility supported by the Australian Capital Territory government. The park is located in western area of the ACT, adjacent to the Molonglo Valley, and about 15 minutes' drive from Canberra's Central Business District.
3.6 km · bike park in Canberra · Wikipedia - 07Phillip Oval
Phillip Oval is an Australian rules football and cricket ground located in the Canberra suburb of Phillip.
2.7 km · sports ground in Canberra · Wikipedia - 08Woden Cemetery
The Woden Cemetery is the main cemetery in Canberra, the capital of Australia. It is located adjacent to the Woden Town Centre.
3.4 km · cemetery in the Australian Capital Territory · Wikipedia - 09Cooleman Court
Cooleman Court, sometimes known colloquially as "Coolo", is a sub-regional shopping centre located in the Weston Creek suburb of Weston, Australia. Cooleman Court offers a total of 80 stores and facilities, spanning indoor and outdoor space, replicating something of a town square.
600 m · Australian sub-regional shopping centre · Wikipedia
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What Wikivoyage says to see
The National Arboretum opened in February 2013 as part of the celebrations of Canberra's centenary. While the plants still need a bit more time to grow, the site has good views over Lake Burley Griffin. If you need to contact the arboretum, try emailing arboretum@act.gov.au or calling.
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Things to do
Whether you are looking to challenge your friends to an intense session of sci-fi laser tag, catch the latest blockbuster on a massive screen, or reconnect with nature along rugged mountain trails, this region offers a diverse playground.
- 01HOYTS Woden
Westfield Woden Shopping Centre, Bradley Street, Phillip (in Westfield Woden).
- 02Escape Rooms Canberra
2/24 Dundas Ct, Phillip, info@escaperoomscanberra.com.
- 03Timezone Woden
Cnr Bradley Street & Corinna Street, Westfield Woden, Phillip (in Westfield Woden),.
- 04Phillip Swimming and Ice Skating Centre
While the surrounding site has approved multi-stage residential redevelopment plans on the horizon, this historic community hub remains fully operational for public ice skating and swimming.
- 05Eddison Park
This premier community park is loaded with unique recreational facilities.
- 06Oakey Hill Nature Reserve
Located as a natural green wedge nestled tightly between the suburbs of Weston and Lyons, this quiet nature reserve forms the geographic border between Woden and Weston Creek.
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Where to eat
Though these three districts are often categorised under one in many contexts, in the culinary world, what you find in each district radically differs. In Woden, you will find many modern Australian restaurants, along with various restaurants serving ethnic cuisines just like Canberra's four other town centres.
- 01Burger Villains
A small burger restaurant with not many options, but are cheap and for the most part, tasty and value for money.
- 02Chapman Cafe
A fish and chip takeaway cafe with some great hot dogs, burgers (be aware that it comes with beetroot), pizza, seafood or any classic Australian hot food.
- 03Hansel & Gretel
Has a couple of easter bunnies during the easter season.
- 04Pitch Black Cafe
14 Rivett Pl., Rivett, billpesi52@gmail.com.
- 05Turkish Pide House
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Getting to Weston Creek
- Airports
- Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD), 248 km
- Sydney (Mascot) → Weston Creek252 km · quickest by road, 4h 23m · A$35–47
- Williamtown → Weston Creek381 km · quickest by road, 7h · A$55–75
- Melbourne → Weston Creek457 km · quickest by road, 9h 54m · A$80–105
- Plan a tripFrom anywhereThe planner compares every way there from wherever you are.
Road and air are today’s quick answer; timetabled trains, buses and ferries load on the results page from the operators’ feeds.
No local-transport research exists yet for Weston Creek
Our researched notes are written from a sourced entry: every shared taxi, boat and village bus with its operator, its rule, its fare and the year we saw it, and what could not be confirmed. Nobody has done that work for Weston Creek. What is above is what we hold from open sources; nothing here pretends to be more.
- Get inIt is possible to use Canberra's off-road cycleway network to reach the airport.
- Get inOn some days, it is possible to make a day trip by train from Sydney and spend 5–6 hours in Canberra.
- Get aroundBicycles are a practical way to get around Canberra while visiting, and will get you to most attractions using a well-developed network of off-road cycle paths and bike freeways.
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Next door to Weston Creek
Weston Creek is 9 km from Canberra, the nearest large city, whose note carries the wider picture.
- Woden Valleydistrict in the Australian Capital Territory in Australia3.6 km
- Chapmansuburb of Canberra, Australia2.7 km
- Duffysuburb of Canberra, Australia1.9 km
- Fishersuburb of Canberra, Australia2.7 km
- Molonglo Valleydistrict in the Australian Capital Territory in Australia2.3 km
- Pearcesuburb of Canberra, Australia3.8 km