UniGardens: Canberra university student accommodation
Close to Belconnen town center, University of Canberra (UC), Radford College and UC Lake Ginninderra College, walking distance to Calvary Hospital and connected thru direct buses with Australian National University (ANU), Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT), UNSW Canberra and Australian Catholic University (ACU), UniGardens budget accommodation makes a perfect home for local and overseas students willing to live off-campus to enjoy private and quiet environment yet be close to all necessary shops, amenities and services. UC is just a 10-15 mins walk away from UniGardens, and ANU is 10 minutes away via blue rapid express service (#300) that runs every 5 minutes from College st. Route 32 (stops in front of UniGardens) takes about 25-30 minutes to get to ANU.
Trip to UniGardens takes about 20 minutes by car from Airport. In case you would like to organize your own taxi, it will cost about A$40 one way from Canberra International Airport or A$20 from the Bus Terminal.
Belconnen and Canberra local transport
On foot
UniGardens is located just minutes away from Belconnen town center and University of Canberra main campus. The area is well serviced by Action Buses services, most attractions and the campus are within 10-15 minutes walk from UniGardens.
Buses
There is a bus stop directly outside the UniGardens 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. UniGardens bus stop services route #40, and College St bus stop (a 5 minutes walk from UniGardens) services following routes:
3, 7, 30, 31, 56, 58, 59, 71, 74, 300, 312, 313, 314, 315, 318, 319, 900, 932, 934, 958.
University of Canberra (UC), Australian National University (ANU), Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) all are accessible by direct bus line from UniGardens. ANU is 10 minutes away via blue rapid express service that runs every 5 minutes.
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 transportation. 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 or hire one. UniGardens offers free secured underground bicycle parking for all students and occupants.
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Local and international ANU, UC, UNSW, CIT and ACU students can choose private furnished rooms or shared self-contained apartments for rent near Canberra Uni campus (UC). All amenities and services of Belconnen are just minutes away from UniGardens. Australian Natonal University (ANU), UNSW Canberra and Australian Catholic University (ACU) are a busride away. Appication form takes 3-5 minutes to complete.