Located near the Australian Capital Territory and Canberra, thesuburbofQueanbeyan is a destination overflowing with arts and culture, national heritage sites, food, wine and some of Australia’s most beautiful natural sites.
The suburb itself has a number of must-see attractions that give you a keen overview of the history and culture of the surrounding area. There are a number of superb arts and performance spaces, including the Art Society Gallery and The Q Exhibition Space, so you can dip your toes into the thriving local creative scene. Otherwise, learn more about the area’s development over the past couple of hundred years at the Historical Society Museum or Printing Museum.
The suburb is also located a stone throw’s distance away from the gorgeous Snowy Mountains, a paradise for skiiers, hikers and horse riders. Perched at more than two kilometres high, the Snowies as they are fondly known are the highest mountain range in the country.
If you do happen to be a nature lover, be sure to venture into the local wine district, to soak in the natural sites while enjoying the area’s award-winning varietals. The cool climate lends itself perfectly to some crisp flavours and excellent wine making techniques - sample a selection at the many cellar doors, and choose a bottle or two to take home with you.
Quenbeyan is also a short twenty-minute drive away from Canberra, the nation’s capital. Here, you’ll find everything from Parliament House and the National Portrait Gallery to the War Memorial and the expansive National Gallery.
