Overview

Canberra is the capital city of Australia. It is the largest inland city in the country. Canberra is a distinctive city that was planned with the purpose of being the nation's capital. As a result, travelers will find the city easy to navigate this exceptionally well-planned and stunningly beautiful city. The capital city hosts a variety of vacation activities suitable for any traveler. With its ability to cater to visitors of all interest groups, Canberra can be the right destination for your South Pacific vacation. Canberra has a unique climate due to its distance from the sea. There are four distinct seasons in Canberra, unlike its coastal counterparts. While it can get real hot in the summer months, Canberra has mostly a dry and mild climate the rest of the year.

Activities & Attractions

Canberra offers a multitude of activities, events, and attractions for visitors. One of the unique qualities of Canberra is its propensity for memorials and national monuments. History buffs will be elated at the very sight of the Australian War Memorial. Art and literature fans will love the National Gallery of Australia, the National Portrait Gallery and the National Library of Australia.

The Canberra Theatre, Playhouse and the Albert Hall, which is a prominent performing arts venue, are enough proof that the capital city is second to none in representing cultural arts. The Street Theatre is another great spot to catch a show.

Another attraction in the city is the Royal Australian Mint. Here, visitors can delight in the once in a lifetime opportunity to make their own coins. The Telstra Tower offers amazing views of the city from atop Black Mountain. Canberra is also home to a vibrant casino with entertainment and dining.

For an outdoor enthusiast, Canberra offers several city escapes. The National Zoo and Aquarium are the perfect places to enjoy the unrivaled natural beauty of Australian wildlife.

If you are in Canberra in March, you can join the Canberra Festival, the Floraide Festival and the National Folk Festival.

Lodging

There is no shortage of places to stay in Canberra and its surrounding areas. From the upscale hotels to the reasonable in price, Canberra has the perfect place for you to rest after your fun filled day in Australia's capital city. Airport International Motel, Bay Waters Inn, Belconnen Premier Inn are some of the popular hotels in Canberra. You can also find a range of self contained or serviced apartments to suit your budgets. You can also choose to stay in bed and breakfast inns, backpacker accommodations, and hostels. For trekking enthusiasts, caravans and campsites are also available.

Transportation

A well-networked highway system and rail network serves the visitors to the city. The capital city of Canberra has an international airport. The airport offers domestic travel to the other key cities in Australia. ACTION bus network provides an efficient and effective way of travelling around Canberra.