Fenix 2, Canberra

Name: Fenix 2
Address: Canberra, Australia

#187 among attractions in Canberra

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The Fénix capsules were three metallic containers that were used for the rescue of 33 trapped miners after the 2010 Copiapó mining accident, and are an enhanced version of the Dahlbusch Bomb. The capsules were constructed by Astilleros y Maestranzas de la Armada, who named it Fénix. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°16'39"S, 149°7'34"E

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North Canberra (City)Canberra Australia

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Fenix 2 – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Canberra Centre, City Hill, Manning Clark House, National Film & Sound Archive.

0.5 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Canberra Centre, Canberra
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Australia's capital, Canberra Centre stands as a premier shopping destination, offering a blend of fashion, culture, and leisure. This expansive shopping centre, characterized by its modern architecture and wide array of retail outlets, has...
~1900 ftSE
Park
City Hill, Canberra
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Canberra, City Hill stands as a verdant oasis amidst the urban landscape of Australia's capital. This lush park, located within the Parliamentary Triangle, offers a tranquil retreat for residents and visitors alike.
~1390 ftW
Theater
Manning Clark House, Canberra
7 min walk • The Manning Clark House, designed by Australian architect, Robin Boyd in 1952, is a house located at 11 Tasmania Circle, Forrest, a suburb of Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory.
0.5 miSW
Museum, Cinema, Specialty museum
National Film & Sound Archive, Canberra
13 min walk • The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, known as ScreenSound Australia from 1999 to 2004, is Australia's audiovisual archive, responsible for developing, preserving, maintaining, promoting and providing access to a national collection of film, television, sound, radio...
~1910 ftSE
Museum celebrating the Ngunnawal people
Canberra Museum and Gallery, Canberra
10 min walk • Canberra Museum and Gallery is an art gallery and museum in Canberra, the capital of Australia. It is located on London Circuit, in Civic in the centre of the city. The gallery was opened on 13 February 1998.
0.4 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
City Walk, Canberra
12 min walk • City Walk is a paved outdoor pedestrian area in Civic, Canberra. It was formed by the closure to traffic of Alinga Street between East Row in the east and Binara Street in the south-west, and named City Walk in January 1975.
0.4 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Petrie Plaza, Canberra
11 min walk • Petrie Plaza is a pedestrian mall located in the Canberra City Centre City Centre, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, being the largest centre within the Australian Capital Territory.
0.4 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
11 min walk • Canberra Theatre Centre, also known as the Canberra Theatre, is the Australian Capital Territory’s central performing arts venue and Australia’s first performing arts centre, the first Australian Government initiated performing arts centre to be completed.
0.5 miN
Park
Haig Park, Canberra
14 min walk • Haig Park is a park in the suburbs of Braddon and Turner in Canberra, Australia. It lies on either side of Northbourne Avenue. The park is named to honour Earl Haig, the Commander-in-Chief of the British Expeditionary Forces during the First World War, spans the distance between Mount Ainslie and Black Mountain.
0.4 miSE
Memorial
ACT Memorial, Canberra
11 min walk • The ACT Memorial is an Australian war memorial honouring men and women associated with the Australian Capital Territory who served in a number of conflicts and peacekeeping missions throughout the world.
~1740 ftSE
Obelisk, Monuments and statues
Canberra Centenary Column, Canberra
9 min walk • The Canberra Centenary Column is a sculpture in City Hill, Canberra, Australia. It was built to commemorate the city's centenary, and unveiled on 11 March 2014.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fenix 2?

Nearby attractions include Drill Hall Gallery, Canberra (4 min walk), ANU Health Center, Canberra (6 min walk), London Circuit, Canberra (7 min walk), ANU School of Music, Canberra (7 min walk).

How to get to Fenix 2 by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fenix 2:

Bus

ANU Bus Stop (2 min walk)
City West Bus Station (4 min walk)

Light rail

Alinga Street • Lines: Canberra Metro (Nouthbound), Canberra Metro (Southbound) (5 min walk)
Elouera Street • Lines: Canberra Metro (Nouthbound), Canberra Metro (Southbound) (11 min walk)