Quieter than Melbourne or Sydney, the small Australian capital Canberra was designed along the style of the “garden city movement”. Its rich collection of parks and gardens has won the city the title of “bush capital”. It also has many war memorials.




The modern city of Canberra is one of the top tourist destinations for Australian travellers as well as international visitors. Canberra is the capital city of Australia and home to numerous national museums, galleries and a host of noteworthy attractions, such as the National Gallery of Australia and the National Archives of Australia. The city also has on offer stunning Botanical Gardens, spectacular aquariums and the renowned National Science and Technology Centre. There is also a colossal tower that adds a dramatic element to the city’s skyline that makes for an amazing photo opportunity. The National Zoo is one of the most popular places for visiting families. The zoo has one of the biggest collections of cats in Australia and also houses numerous native animals and various marine species. The zoo is well-designed and features thundering waterfalls, clear pools, and grassy yards that are filled with playthings for the youngsters. One of the biggest events in the city is the Floriade flower festival. This event attracts thousands of visitors form around the world each year. The festival is held at Canberra's Commonwealth Park from September to mid October and the park grounds are covered with more than a million beautiful flowers and numerous other blooming plants. The event also provides an entertainment, live music, food, wine and other activities for the entire family.
- Activities for Children in Canberra
- Activities in Canberra
- Australian Institute of Sport Canberra
- Australian National University Canberra
- Australian War Memorial Canberra
- Black Mountain Canberra
- Canberra Accommodation
- Canberra Airport
- Canberra Balloon Festival
- Canberra Bank
- Canberra Car Rental
- Canberra Climate
- Canberra Culture
- Canberra Cycling
- Canberra Festivals
- Canberra Film Festival
- Canberra Information
- Canberra Music Festival
- Canberra National Zoo
- Canberra Questacon
- Canberra Restaurant
- Canberra Shopping
- Canberra Sports
- Canberra Time
- Canberra Tour
- Canberra Tourism
- Canberra Vacation
- Canberra Weather
- Floriade Canberra
- High Court of Australia Canberra
- History of Canberra
- Lake Burley Griffin
- Namadgi National Park
- National Gallery Canberra
- National Museum of Australia
- Parliament House Canberra
- Royal Canberra Show
- Sightseeing in Canberra
- Things to do in Canberra

Australia’s capital city Canberra was built from scratch over the course of several decades in the 20th century. Every avenue and every public space in this city proclaims its own purpose-built nature. Some Australians complain that Canberra is too perfect or that no city should be so well-built. Of course, unless perfection is a problem, Canberra is an ideal holiday spot for tourists.
There are some excellent day-long activities for children available in Canberra. A number of reptile centres, aquariums and zoos are onsite, and there are also several museums and learning centres that keep children engaged through interactive exhibits that are as fun as they are educational. Numerous small theme parks and activity centres both near the city centre and out into the suburbs also cater for younger audiences.
As the capital of a nation, Canberra hosts numerous events throughout the year—many of which are the culmination of regional showcases and competitions that come together for one final event. This well-planned city plays a superb host with ample world-class venues that were designed to accommodate just this kind of national attention. Events hosted by the city are generally free to the public, though most privately-sponsored events levy a modest admission charge.
Canberra is filled with monuments, grandiose buildings and state-of-the-art facilities. Virtually every structure in town serves a specific purpose and is also open for guided tours led by experts on local history and politics. Walking tours are viable within certain parameters, though you'll want to arrange transportation to get from one quadrant of the city to the other.
Despite its name, Canberra International Airport doesn't receive any regularly-scheduled international flights. There was a brief period of international service to Fiji in 2004, and the facility may pick up more international service in coming years. Flights connect the nation's capital with Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Newcastle, Port Macquarie and Albury.
Banks: 09:30 to 16:00, Monday to Thursday; 09:30 to 17:00, Fridays
Post Offices: 08:15 to 17:00, Monday to Friday
Government Offices: 09:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday
Business Centres: 09:00 to 17:00 and 13:00 to 16:00, Monday to Friday
Shops: 09:00 to 17:00, Monday to Saturday; some open on Sundays










Everything in the hotel was fine (the quality of steak in the restaurant was wonderful as well as the service) - unfortunate that the hotel is some distance from the shops and the town centre, unless ...


































