Canberra
Canberra is the capital city of Australia. The city is located at the northern end of the Australian Capital Territory.
Canberra is home to many national monuments and institutions such as the Australian War Memorial, the National Gallery of Australia, the National Portrait Gallery, the National Library of Australia, the National Archives of Australia, and the National Museum of Australia. Many Commonwealth government buildings in Canberra are open to the public, including Parliament House, the High Court and the Royal Australian Mint. Lake Burley Griffin is the site of the Captain Cook Memorial and the National Carillon. Other sites of interest include the Telstra Tower and the Australian National Botanic Gardens on Black Mountain, the National Zoo and Aquarium on Scrivener Dam, the National Dinosaur Museum and Questacon - the National Science and Technology Center.
Activities
See yourself exploring the outdoors. Rise early, rug up and take off in a hot air balloon. Drift peacefully over Canberra’s picturesque centerpiece, Lake Burley Griffin, and get a fantastic view of Canberra’s major attractions.
Dive into one of the water sports on offer at the lakes in Canberra. Go sailing, sail boarding, kayaking and paddle boating on our expanse of waterways.
Canberra offers first-class golf courses, driving ranges and pitch and putt, with beautiful views of the surrounding bushland, challenging play and competitive rates. Whether you’re a single figure handicapper, or a social player, there are many fantastic golf courses where you can enjoy a game.
Enter in seasonal events staged by local and interstate organizers of triathlon, adventure racing, orienteering, sailing, horse riding and cycling or take a thrill-seeking adventure tour with one of the many local companies.
Come and play in extensive bushland and parks, cruise along hundreds of kilometers of connected cycle ways, descend the mountain bike course that decides world champions at Stromlo Forest Park, discover nature along trails right next to the city.
Pack your backpack for day walks and overnight hikes in Namadgi National Park and Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve. Namadgi National Park offers challenging mountain biking and horse riding on formed roads and rock climbing with Booroomba Rocks being a proving ground for many renowned Australian climbers.
There are numerous bushwalking options from day walks to the 650 kilometer Australian Alps Walking Trail starting from Canberra and ending in Walhalla in Victoria.
Canberra offers plenty of adventure sport to get your adrenaline pumping. Ask the Canberra and Region Visitors Center staff for information on paragliding, sky diving, abseiling, caving, canyoning, mountain biking, go-karting and jet flight simulations.
Shopping
Satisfy your shopping urges in Canberra. With four distinct seasons you can find that beautiful winter coat and wear it. Take home some local art, craft, cool climate wine and gourmet produce. Many of the shops, galleries and boutiques only stock regional wares providing that special something for you and your loved ones.
Experience everything from luxury boutiques, malls and department stores to street markets and local designers. Browse though the precincts to plan your shopping outing.
City
Find interesting boutiques, street fashion, designer shoes and cozy cafes hidden away in the arcades in City Walk and Garema Place, and in the Canberra Center.
Manuka and Kingston
The small 1920s shopping centers of Manuka and Kingston are just a five-minute walk from each other - ask a local for directions. Splurge on Australian and international designer labels, beautiful antiques, gourmet food, high quality homewares and exquisite jewelry among the cafe-lined streets.
Braddon
Discover original Canberra designers, stylish Australian fashions, unusual handcrafted gifts and homewares, outdoor retailers, galleries, art supplies and a boutique book store uniquely situated amongst car yards, restaurants and hairdressing salons. Braddon is just a few minutes' walk from the city center.
Outlet shopping
Discover big brands and bargains at Canberra’s outlet shopping mall Canberra Outlet Center located in Fyshwick. It offers a vast range of homewares, sporting goods and fashion at considerably reduced prices. Costco at Majura Park can offer great savings based on their enormous buying power. You'll find everything from groceries, pre-packed meals, homewares, tyres, hearing aids, electronics and diamonds to clothing and cleaning supplies.
Markets
The multi award-winning Old Bus Depot Markets is open every Sunday and renowned for a mix of handcrafted jewelry, art, clothing, furniture and regional food and wine produce, while the Capital Regional Farmers Market every Saturday morning offers an array of fruit, vegetables, plants, flowers, seafood, meat and cheeses.
Find vintage treasures, second-hand books, jewelry, international foods and much more at the Gorman House Markets every Saturday. Discover regional craft and produce at the Hall Markets on the first Sunday of each month.
Food
Canberra is a great destination for food lovers. You can relax in modern cafes, experience first-class cuisine at stylish restaurants, dine with a view, or taste award-winning wines and fresh food at a vineyard cafe or restaurant set amongst gorgeous rural surrounds. Most wineries are within 30 minutes drive from the city, making visiting easy. Increasingly, degustation dining and wine matching from sommeliers is a feature of restaurants in Canberra.
Currency
Australian Dollar (AUD)
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