Booroomba 

If you're staying in the area be sure to visit the Canberra Space Centre and the Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, Even though Canberra is the capital city it's pretty quiet, it's a designed town, much like Brasilia, spread around several large lakes, with towns separated by wide boulevards. I usually stay in Kingston, which has a big block of restaurants and pubs. A car is essential here.