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Far more than just a city of politicians, Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory is the central hub of the nation. It’s a modern city that is proud of its rich cultural heritage with an emphasis on experiences that are both historical and educational, coupled with some great surrounding nature. With museums, art galleries and impressive architecture this is a great destination for cultural enthusiasts as few destinations in the country can match.
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Why Canberra?
State: Australian Capital Territory
Why it's special: Pre-eminent Australian destination for historical and cultural attractions; lovely, well-laid out city with plenty of greenery; a number of family-friendly "edutainment" style attractions for kids; excellent and ever-evolving food, wine, coffee and craft beer scene
Best time to go: Spring (September - November)
Canberra is renowned for being one of Australia's smartest cities, and it isn't hard to see why. It's a hub of civilisation which is filled to the brim with natural and scientific museums, art galleries and impressive architecture, each with unique aspects combining to give the city its relatively distinguished flavour. As a result of its original design during the historic 'green city movement' back in the early 1900s, Canberra is both well planned and abundant with nature with a whopping 53% of the total area being preserved as parks and reserves.
Canberra’s inland location acts as a central to hub to surrounding surf, ski and bush land. The centrepiece of this beautiful destination is Lake Burley Griffin, bordered by Mount Ainslie to the east and Black Mountain to the west, where locals enjoy walking, riding, jogging, sailing - even segwaying – their way around and on. This is a city that boasts a calm, country-esque feeling, but where unexpected surprises await around every corner.
Canberra is a haven for all things cultural. The city is home to some of the most comprehensive and unique examples of artwork in Australia, with the likes of the National Portrait Gallery and the National Gallery of Australia serving as vast and extensive attractions covering art from multiple regions and time periods. In addition, the Australian War Memorial is both an impressive piece of architecture in its own right as well as an in-depth documentation of our country's wartime history and an appropriate tribute to our fallen heroes.
Perhaps Australia’s most up-and-coming city, Canberra has seen continued fast growth over recent years yet it provides one of the best balances of urbanisation versus nature of any Aussie capital. Visitors can go from sipping a coffee made by Australia’s best barista from Ona Coffee, to hiking at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve and finish of the day with a glass of wine from Australia’s Best Bar, Bar Rochford.
As well as these more typically traditional attractions, the Canberra region is home to a number of more unique offerings that will interest different age groups as well - Questacon is an attraction that manages to "make learning fun" by showcasing scientific principles and experiments in a highly interactive manner; Cockington Green Gardens is a charming miniature recreation of the world’s buildings and various other scenes; the National Zoo & Aquarium is a comprehensive collection of animals and houses the popular Jamala Wildlife Lodge; and the Australian Institute of Sport is the country’s hub for the training of our Olympic and other athletes.
Couple these attractions with Canberra’s solid blend of fine dining and shopping and the potential to take part in day trips to various verdant surrounding areas - as well as its proximity to both Sydney and Melbourne - and you’ve got a destination that’s both underrated for a getaway and has much to offer for the more refined traveller.
What Canberra has to offer:
Highlights that set Canberra apart include:
A robust calendar of world-class events bound to delight and inspire
Wonderful and unique examples of architecture dotted throughout the city
An unmatched hub for history and culture buffs – museums, galleries and more
Unique attractions within Australia such as Questacon, Cockington Green and the AIS
Modern, extremely clean and “green” city with plenty of parkland and clean air
Educational and entertaining destination great for all ages
Up and coming 'foodie' destination that takes advantage of top regional fresh produce
Top Things to Do
Looking to pay a visit to Canberra but not sure what to do? Here are some of its most essential experiences.
The city’s newest natural attraction, the National Arboretum Canberra, opened in 2013 and features 94 forests of significant and rare trees from around the world and stunning view across the lake.
Capital Brewing Co, a craft brew pub opened in September 2017, after a two year development period. It’s located in Fyshwick and will eventually be part of a larger redevelopment of the Dairy Flat Road area that will include an indoor ski slope, Barrio coffee roaster, Bloc Haus indoor rock climbing centre and more.
Visiting Canberra by air is easier than ever; Tigerair Australia commenced daily Canberra-Melbourne flights in December 2016 and on 14 September 2017 they will commence a Canberra-Brisbane route three times per week.
A raft of new tour company operators have started business in Canberra, offering everything from foodie eating trails to stand up paddle boarding, cycling tours to camping adventures in Namadgi National Park.
Opening 20 October 2017, a brand new exhibition showcases the Hyper Real art movement. See lifelike sculptures and cutting-edge digital art at Canberra’s spring and summer blockbuster Hyper Real, exclusive to the National Gallery of Australia.
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