EXPLORE CANBERRA
Although smaller than Sydney to its north and Melbourne to its south, there's still plenty to discover. Boasting excellent museums, world-class food and wine and a fantastic events calendar, Australia’s capital city has so much more to offer than politics. A small but cosmopolitan city, Canberra oozes sophistication and creative flair - you’ll find plenty to keep you busy.
Canberra is a great way to learn about Australia’s history - take a tour of Parliament House to see modern politics in action, visit the Australian War Memorial or admire the world’s largest collection of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art at the National Gallery of Australia.
To complement your culture fix, eat and drink your way through Canberra’s vibrant neighbourhoods, or get your adventure shoes on to trek through the surrounding national parks and spend some time kayaking, cycling, sailing or hot air ballooning at Lake Burley Griffin. It's no wonder the locals here love the lifestyle and landscape.
Surrounded by parkland and native bush, Canberra boasts incredible galleries, culinary adventures and stunning natural sights. Once you’ve had your culture fix it’s time to eat and drink your way through its vibrant neighbourhoods or wineries, trek through the surrounding national parks or spend some time kayaking, cycling, sailing or hot air ballooning at Lake Burley Griffin.
Looking for more? See the top 10 must dos over at VisitCanberra.com.au
