Editing Canberra (section)

==What else?==

Kingston and Manuka's cafes usually have wifi and the city (often called Civic) is starting to have some hotspots pop up. Canberra Airport is a wifi hotspot. The National Library is an option if you need internet access. There is also an computer gaming centre on the Sydney Building in Civic which which you could use.

For cheap eats try 'Chinatown' Dickson on the northern side of the lake. In the block betweek Cape St, Wooley St and Badham St you'll find everything your Asian-craving tummy desires: possibly the best laksa in the world at [http://www.yourrestaurants.com.au/guide/dickson_asian_noodle_house/ Dickson Asian Noodle House], great vegetarian (Vietnamese) dishes at [http://www.yourrestaurants.com.au/guide/au_lac/ Au Lac], Turkish pide and baklava at [http://www.yourrestaurants.com.au/guide/turkoz/ Turk'Oz], and generally plenty of Chinese, Italian, Indian and even Ethiopian!

In Civic you will find that many restaurants/bars have very affordable lunch specials. The Burmese Curry House on the Sydney Building near the Civic bus interchange will fill you with curry and rice for just $7, before 8pm!

Some restaurants/pubs come up with great deals on certain days of the week:

*[http://www.outincanberra.com.au/edgarsinn/ Edgars Inn] in Ainslie has a A$13 burger and beer deal on Mondays
*[http://www.debacle.com.au/ debacle] in Braddon offers 2-for-1 pizza on Mondays and Tuesdays  
*[http://www.thirstwinebar.com.au/ Thirst Wine Bar and Eatery] in Civic has 2-for-1 Thai mains on Monday and Tuesday
* Babar's Cafe and Bar in the Canberra Centre (Bunda Street) has 2-for-1 pizzas on Wednesdays

For a comprehensive list of restaurants, pubs and cafes try [http://www.outincanberra.com.au/ Out in Canberra], [http://www.yourrestaurants.com.au/?state=ACT YourRestaurants] or browse the above-mentioned tourist information pages.
 
Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights are the biggest night on the town, most clubs have a cover charge on Saturday nights. If you would rather sit and talk over a beer your options in the city include King O'Malley's, PJ O'Reilley's and the Wig & Pen. More fancy cocktails and atmosphere can be found at Muddle Bar or Hippo Bar.

Nightlife hotspots (in no particular order): Kingston's "Green Square", Manuka's "Minque nightclub" and Northbourne Avenue in Civic

Jumping off Commonwealth Bridge is good fun, not even 15m so not too crazy. The only thing: you certainly don't want to swim in Lake Burley Griffin which is unfortunately dirty and smelly! This still leaves the option of jumping onto the concrete path or road but this is generally NOT RECOMMENDED!!!

Watch out for swooping magpies (black and white, crow-sized birds) during their mating season in spring! Especially if you are on a bike!