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Travel Information For Australian Capital Territory
So you’ve heard of Canberra and you know it’s Australia’s capital, but as a traveller, what can you do here? This young, lively city offers a friendly, laid-back atmosphere with more than enough to keep you busy for days on end.
Hidden beneath leafy surrounds, Canberra is bursting with some of Australia’s best cultural attractions offering a snapshot of what it’s like to be an Aussie. Through world-class museums and galleries you can discover more about Australia’s culture, history, sports and politics.
Experience a glimpse into Australian culture at the National Museum of Australia. Take a ride in a rotating theatre, use an Aboriginal grinding stone and discover fascinating stories about Australia’s past and present.
See Parliament House, where Australia’s political decisions are made, an impressive building with panoramic views of Canberra from the rooftop, and a renowned collection of Australian contemporary art. Then take time to reflect at the Australian War Memorial, which commemorates the commitment and camaraderie of Australians in war.
There are also loads of easily accessible outdoor activities to make exploring Canberra’s stunning natural landscapes a breeze. Walk or bike ride around beautiful Lake Burley Griffin to see some of Canberra’s most famous landmarks. Wander the Old Bus Depot Markets on Sundays for handcrafted jewellery, art, clothing and regional food and wine produce.
Experience an earthquake or freefall six metres down a vertical slide at Questacon – the National Science and Technology Centre. Tour the Australian Institute of Sport with an elite athlete to get a unique insight into Australian sport and test your sporting abilities in the Sportex exhibition.
And of course after your jam-packed days uncovering Canberra’s secrets, you can enjoy fabulous food and nightlife. Relax in a stylish cafe, dine with a lake view, or taste award-winning wines and fresh produce at a vineyard cafe or restaurant.
In the city, the Canberra Centre has dished up some hot new city eats while some of Canberra’s best restaurants line West Row in the Melbourne Building. Close to the city centre, Kingston and Manuka have many fantastic cafes and restaurants, gourmet food stores and bakeries.
There are plenty of scenic trips you can do just outside of the city, with the stunning New South Wales Coast and the ski fields of Thredbo and Perisher in the Snowy Mountains, just a couple hours away. Canberra is easy to get to and also makes a great stopover en route between Sydney and Melbourne.
Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory is the seat of Australia’s Federal Government. The ACT is surrounded by the mountains of southeastern New South Wales; Sydney is a four-hour drive away to the northwest along the Hume Highway. Small by Australian standards the ACT outside of Canberra is easy to explore. The nation's capital city, Canberra, is renowned for its architecture of embassies and consultate, reflecting their country's cultures. Several days are needed to do justice to visiting all Australia's national museums, institutions and galleries in the Capital. Lake Burley Griffin, named for the American architect who designed this modern City, provides Canberrans with a venue for boating, fishing, water skiing, or enjoying a picnic around its shores.
Main Attractions and Annual Events
Fishing at Lake Burley Griffin
Miniature tudor village at Cockington Green Gardens
Canberra’s Floriade – Festival of Flowers
360 degree views of Canberra from the Black Mountain Tower
See future sporting stars in training at the Australian Institute of Sport
Snow play in Namadgi National Park
Wilderness hiking and camping in the national park
See the Australian Parliament in session
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Climate
Canberra experiences hot, dry summers and cold winters with snow. On average Canberra has seven hours of sunshine a day all year round. October is usually the wettest month, although rainfall is minimal
Time
GMT +10. Daylight saving applies
Communications
The area code for the Australian Capital Territory is (0)2.
Getting Around in the ACT
Arriving by Air
The airport is situated 8km east of Canberra. Transfer to the city: There is an shuttle bus service during the week to the city centre, which departs hourly from outside the main doors of the central terminal building. Taxis are available at all times to the city centre. www.canberraairport.com.au
Public Transport for Getting Around Canberra and Surrounds:
A bus service operates around Canberra city and its suburbs. Almost all attractions in Canberra are serviced by a bus route. The only other public transport option within Canberra is taxi.
Countrylink run train services from Canberra to Sydney via Queanbeyan.
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