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Canberra

4.4
History Museums · Government Buildings · Art Museums
The Bush Capital
A planned city with streets laid out in elaborate, geometric patterns and founded specifically to serve as the capital of the emerging Australian state, Canberra has a self-sufficient atmosphere. Large areas of parkland and vegetation give Canberra an attractive aesthetic and leisurely feel, while the city also serves as home to a number of important cultural buildings and government institutions. Our Australia driving holiday website allows you to plan your trip to Canberra and a wealth of other destinations big and small.
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    Top Canberra tours

    FROM $52 BOOK WITH VIATOR Ultimate Museum Experience | Tour + Dine + Shop (10am daily)
    5.0
    Duration: 2 to 3 hours
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    FROM $6 BOOK WITH VIATOR Telstra Tower Observation Deck Ticket
    4.0
    Duration: 15 to 60 minutes
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    FROM $12 BOOK WITH VIATOR Building & Architecture Tour (10am & 2pm Daily)
    4.0
    Duration: 1 hour
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    Popular things to do in Canberra

    Australian War Memorial ©
    History Museum
    Australian War Memorial
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Questacon ©
    Science Museum
    Questacon
    4.5
    Duration: 3 hours
    Parliament of Australia ©
    Government Building
    Parliament of Australia
    4.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    National Gallery of Australia ©
    Art Museum
    National Gallery of Australia
    4.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Nature in Canberra

    Lake Burley Griffin ©
    Water Body
    Lake Burley Griffin
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Australian National Botanic Gardens ©
    National Park
    Australian National Botanic Gardens
    4.4
    Duration: 8 hours
    Namadgi National Park ©
    National Park
    Namadgi National Park
    4.7
    Duration: 8 hours
    Mount Majura ©
    Mountain
    Mount Majura
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours

    Hidden gems in Canberra

    Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve ©
    Wildlife Area
    Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    ANZAC Parade Walk
    Hiking Trail
    ANZAC Parade Walk
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Brindabella National Park ©
    National Park
    Brindabella National Park
    5.0
    Duration: 8 hours
    Dave's Brewery Tours ©
    Beer Tasting / Tour
    Dave's Brewery Tours
    5.0
    Duration: 4 hours

    Parks in Canberra

    National Arboretum Canberra ©
    Garden
    National Arboretum Canberra
    Molonglo Valley
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Weston Park ©
    Park
    Weston Park
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Kambah District Park ©
    Playground
    Kambah District Park
    Kambah
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Senate Gardens ©
    Garden
    Senate Gardens
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours

    Side trips from Canberra

    The Grape Escape
    Wine Tour / Tasting
    The Grape Escape
    Mittagong
    5.0
    Duration: 4 hours
    Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex ©
    Science Museum
    Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex
    Paddys River
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Queanbeyan Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Queanbeyan Museum
    Queanbeyan
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    Tortured Gum Brewery ©
    Brewery
    Tortured Gum Brewery
    Hume
    5.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Historic Sites in Canberra

    Lanyon Homestead ©
    Historic Site
    Lanyon Homestead
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    St John the Baptist Church ©
    Church
    St John the Baptist Church
    4.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Greek Orthodox Church of St Nicholas ©
    Church
    Greek Orthodox Church of St Nicholas
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    ACT Baha'i Centre ©
    Religious Site
    ACT Baha'i Centre
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours

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    Tourism Australia

    Message from Tourism Australia

    As Australia's capital city (and the home of Parliament House), Canberra plays host to a community of residents who've relocated from larger cities such as Melbourne and Sydney to work in politics, government and related industries such as media. Add a large student population (some of Australia's most prestigious universities are located here) and a number of renowned galleries and museums, and the result is a small but cosmopolitan city with a great food scene and plenty of creative flair. International flights fly directly to Canberra Airport from Singapore and Wellington. There are also frequent domestic flights from major Australian capital cities. Canberra is a three hour drive from Sydney and a 6 1/2 hour drive from Melbourne.