Local Area
UniGardens is within walking distance or a bicycle ride from all main amenities. All of a student's requirements can be met within a 1.6 km radius with the farthest being the Calvary Hospital. The distances of the most commonly accessed amenities are as follows:
- Closest Asian Restaurant (800m North West)
- Closest Restaurant (300m West)
- University of Canberra (1.5km North East)
- Westfield Shopping Centre (1.1km North)
- Calvary Public Hospital (1.6 km East)
- Lake Ginninderra (800m North)
- Canberra International Sports and aquatics centre
Locality Maps
UniGardens is situated in the middle of Belconnen with a quiet and calm surroundings.
Nearby Facilities
Local Transport
Buses
There is a bus stop directly outside the complex will be able to put you within reach of all universities in Canberra. Action Buses are local government operated. For more information on the routes and timetable, visit Bus Route and Timetable
Bicycles
The relative flat landscape of Belconnen allows the student to bicycle to the surrounding areas with relative ease. This proves to be an environmentally friendly and cheap form of transport. It also provides for great exercise. UniGardens does not supply bicycles to students however there a number of bicycle stores you can go to purchase one.
Shopping Centres
Westfield Shopping Centre
Westfield Shopping Center contains 76,802 m2 of retail space translating to around 225 shops. These include Myer, Woolworths, Coles and Hoyts. For more information, please visit Westfield Belconnen
Belconnen Markets
Relax in a market style atmosphere over a cup of home made soup and browse 31 speciality shops. Opening times are 8:00am to 6:00pm Wednesday to Sunday. Located at Lathlain Street, Belconnen (off Benjamin Way). For more information, visit Belconnen Markets
Medical Facilities
Calvary Hospital
Located 1.6km away from UniGardens, it is both public and private. Residents nearby are able to use the facility for a large number of conditions such as in-patient services, ambulatory care and outreach facilities and services including emergency. The hospital also serves as training ground for students coming from the Australian National University, the University of Canberra and the Australian Catholic University. Should you wish to visit them, they are located at: Mary Potter Circuit, Cnr Belconnen Way & Haydon Drive, Bruce ACT 2617 Phone: (02) 6201 6111, Website: Calvary Health Care ACT, For emergencies call: 000
Medical Centres
General Practioners (GP) are the first people to seek medical advice before requiring specialist care for non critical conditions. There are a number of GPs in the immediate area. The University of Canberra also has a doctor on campus.
Sports & Outdoor Entertainment
CISAC
The Canberra International Sports & Aquatic Centre Centre officially opened on 12 January 2004. Comprising of over 12,000 meters square of health, fitness and leisure under the one roof. CISAC is open Monday to Friday 6am to 9pm, Saturday & Sundays 7am to 7pm. visit CISAC
Fit'n Fast
Fit n Fast is a new chain of health clubs launching into the Australian market with its new approach to fitness. visit Fit'n Fast
Australian Institute of Sport (AIS)
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) is Australia's premier sports training institute, internationally acknowledged as a world's best practice model for high performance athlete development. visit AIS
Canberra Stadium
Canberra Stadium is an iconic sports venue in Australia, playing host to the famous Brumbies and Canberra Raiders. With a seating capacity of over 25,000, it also hosts a number of community events as well as providing first-class function and conference facilities. visit Canberra Stadium
