‘The Nations Capital’

Home to Australia’s capital city Canberra which is affectionately known as ‘Australia’s Bush Capital’, Canberra is literally brimming with attractions all year round and for all types of visitors.

If you haven’t visited the nations capital, then make this the year to go. Canberra is not a stuffy place full of politicians, but a growing popular tourist destination. Take the time to visit both Parliament Houses, the Australian War Memorial, Lake Burley Griffin, Royal Australian Mint, National Gallery, National Library, National Museum of Australia, and the Science and Technology Centre, just to name a few.

Major events include the annual Summernats Car Festival held each January attracting big men, big street machines, and lots of women. Floriade Canberra’s annual flower festival when more than 1 million bulbs and annuals are planted throughout Commonwealth Park, creates a spectacular display of colour for garden lovers.

With over 40 per cent of the Australian Capital Territory (also known as the ACT), covered by national parks, reserves and gardens, there is much to enjoy including the Namadgi National Park, the Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, the Australian National Botanic Gardens and the National Zoo and Aquarium.

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