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Things to see in Queanbeyan (Australia): 15 places and when to go
Queanbeyan is a town in Australia, and this site lists 15 places in and around it, mainly Nature (13), Wildlife (8), Mountains (5). The best known are Mount Tennent, Tuggeranong Hill and Barnes Hill. The best time to come is March to April and October to November; also possible: December to February and May to September. In December there are 14 h 23 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 38. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Australia · -35.3546, 149.2113
- Places
- 15 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (13) · Wildlife (8) · Mountains (5) · Architecture (1) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- March to April and October to November.
- Also possible
- December to February and May to September.
- Nearest airport
- SYD Sydney (Mascot), 239 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mount Tennent, at 1,375 m.
What to see in Queanbeyan
The places in and around Queanbeyan, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Mount TennentMountain in the Australian Capital Territory26 km
- Tuggeranong HillMountain in Australian Capital Territory14 km
- Barnes HillMountain in Australian Capital Territory, Australia20 km
- Mount ReedyMountain in Australia6.9 km
- Mount Rob RoyMountain in Australia17 km
- Tharwa BridgeBridge in Australia21 km
- Burra Creek Nature ReserveProtected area20 km
- Cuumbeun Nature ReserveProtected area6.2 km
- Googong ForeshoresProtected area15 km
- Grainger GalleryGallery4.5 km
- Kowen Escarpment Nature ReserveProtected area8.5 km
- Molonglo Gorge Nature ReserveProtected area6.9 km
- Yanununbeyan National ParkProtected area26 km
- Yanununbeyan Nature ReserveProtected area24 km
- Yanununbeyan State Conservation AreaProtected area26 km
When to go to Queanbeyan
The best time to visit Queanbeyan is March to April and October to November; also possible: December to February and May to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible14:08
- FebPossible13:17
- MarBest time12:16
- AprBest time11:06
- MayPossible10:08
- JunPossible9:38
- JulPossible9:50
- AugPossible10:40
- SepPossible11:47
- OctBest time12:55
- NovBest time13:54
- DecPossible14:23
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 14 h 23 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 38. In March, 15 of the 15 places are at their best.
When to go to Australia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Queanbeyan
The nearest main airport is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD, Sydney (Mascot)), 239 km as the crow flies. How to get around Australia (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Canberra56 places11 km
- Murrumbateman11 places42 km
- Yass6 places63 km
- Goulburn6 places81 km
- Tumut6 places90 km
- Batemans Bay14 places98 km
And all of Australia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Queanbeyan?
The best known: Mount Tennent, Tuggeranong Hill, Barnes Hill, Mount Reedy, Mount Rob Roy. In all, 15 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Queanbeyan?
March to April and October to November; also possible: December to February and May to September. In December there are 14 h 23 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 38.
How do you get to Queanbeyan?
The nearest main airport is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), 239 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Queanbeyan as the destination and these 15 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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