Yarralumla ACT 2600
Yarralumla is a large, exclusive inner Canberra suburb on Lake Burley Griffin. It is located 6.5 km south of the CBD and was named after the Ngunnawal Aborigines' name for the area. European settlement began in 1928 and today Yarralumla is home to over 3 000 residents as well as Government House, Royal Canberra Golf Course, National Zoo, Aquarium and many diplomatic missions including US, France, Germany, UK, China, Canada. Many of the streets are named after Australian governors.
Visitor Information Centre: 333 Northbourne Ave, Dickson. Tel (02) 6205 0044 or 1300 554 114. (10 km n-e).
Airport:
Canberra International Airport (CBR), 2 Brindabella Cct, Pialligo. Tel (02) 6275 2222. (10 km east).
Hospital:
Canberra Hospital, Yamba Dr, Garran. Tel (02) 6244 2222. (5 km south).