Canberra, Australia’s Capitol City
Specially designed to be a” garden city”, Canberra has an abundance of open spaces and a pleasing layout easy for visitors to navigate. The city features the central Lake Burley Griffin, named after its designer, with other lakes and water courses running all through the inner area. Canberra offers great variety in activities, with its surrounding countryside justly famous for its wine production and ski resorts only three hours away from the city center.
What to See and Where to Go
- A visit to the Parliament House for the history buffs, followed by the National Gallery of Australia for art lovers and ending at the National Archives may be a lot to do in one day, three to four days is considered optimal, but these three locations are the most popular destinations in Australia’s Capitol City.
- Visit one of the 140 wineries and taste their products. The Canberra district wine region is home to many award winning wines and their makers, who generously entertain hundreds of guests every day.
- In winter months, ski at the nearby resort of Snowy Mountains and don’t miss the Yarrangobilly Caves where a trip into an underground wonderland features frozen waterfalls.
Canberra Travel Savings Tips
- Hotel costs for longer stays in this capitol city can stretch even larger budgets, so if traveling during university breaks, try the Australian National University’s budget residential accommodations scheme.
- Groups visiting Canberra can find great deals on self-contained and serviced apartments. Advantages include prime locations near the city center and popular shopping areas at a lower cost than hotels.
