BUS SERVICE TO/FROM CANBERRA - WOLLONGONG ( Canberra – South Coast)
http://www.murrays.com.au/OtherServices.aspx

COUNTRYLINK TRAINS:
http://www.countrylink.info/timetables/southern/wollongong_to_canberra

I recommend a visit to the National gallery if you have a chance. It is located in Parkes as are the Portrait Gallery, National Library and Museum:
http://nga.gov.au/exhibitions/DEFAULT.cfm
http://www.visitcanberra.com.au/en/Things-to-do-and-see/Museums-and-galleries/Business-Details-Page.aspx?ID=9002598&Title=National+Gallery+of+Australia

National Portrait gallery:
The National Portrait Gallery is located on King Edward Terrace, Parkes, in the Parliamentary Precinct.
http://www.portrait.gov.au/

National Library, Parkes, ACT:
The National Library is located on Parkes Place, in Canberra's Parliamentary triangle
http://www.nla.gov.au/

LILITU'S BOOKS & MUSIC
Shop 4 Ginninderra Village, O'Hanlon Place, Gold Creek, Nicholls, Canberra, ct 2913
Open: Mon - Tue:11:00-17:00Wed - Sun:10:00-17:00
We also have the widest range of Pagan CDs including Wendy Rule, Fiona Horne, Caisal Mor and lots from overseas, as well as our specialist area - World Music. There's also new age, ambient. chill, Buddhist, Jazz, Blues, Bluegrass, Cajun, Zydeco, classical, early and country music, as well as a small selection for children.
Email: lilitu.shop @ gmail.com
Phone 02 6230 2272
Website http://www.lilitu.com.au


Parliament of Australia:
Visitors may participate in guided tours of Parliament House. These free tours are conducted regularly. Please ring (02) 6277 5399 to confirm daily commencement times or enquire at the Information Desk in the marble foyer upon your arrival in the building.
Public Gallery Bookings Visitors to Parliament House may view the proceedings of both the House of Representatives and the Senate from the Public Galleries in the Chambers whenever the Houses are in session. At other times when Parliament House is open visitors may visit the Public Galleries.

There are 388 seats available for the public to view proceedings in the House of Representatives Public Galleries. It is possible to book tickets for Question Time in the House of Representatives which is generally held at 2.00pm each sitting day. Tickets can be obtained for individuals and groups. There is no charge for this service and tickets can be booked at any time by telephoning the Serjeant-at-Arm's Office on 6277 4889 up until 12.30pm on the day required. Tickets can then be collected between 1.15pm and 1.45pm from the Cloak Room on the first floor near the House of Representatives Chamber. Visitors who do not book tickets are generally able to view Question Time by arriving prior to 2.00pm. There may be a delay because of security screening before entering the galleries.

It is not necessary to book to view Question Time in the Senate.
http://www.aph.gov.au/visitors/public_galleries.htm
Visiting times:
http://www.aph.gov.au/visitors/visiting.htm


Here is a general tourist information page:
http://www.visitcanberra.com.au/Things-to-do-and-see.aspx

Restaurants and cafes:
http://www.visitcanberra.com.au/en/Things-to-do-and-see/Food-and-wine/Restaurants-and-cafes.aspx

An interesting shop in Canberra