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Pronounced ‘Can-bra’. The city was designed and founded partially to end the bickering between Melbourne and Sydney as being the real capital of Australia.

The city is scenic, surrounded by the mountains, farmlands and natural parks. An international competition was held to choose the best design and won by the architect Walter Burley Griffin in 1912, with building commencing the next year.

Griffin envisioned the city to be spacious and low level, centered on Lake Burley Griffin. The lake itself is bordered by splendid parklands, making the city more than the political and diplomatic centre of the country, but an attraction in itself.

Canberra Tourist Attractions

Canberra features many of Australia’s national attractions, museums and galleries. This alone is a good enough reason to visit, but also offers much more. To mention a few:

• Old Parliament House
• New Parliament House
• Australian National Botanic Gardens
• National Zoo and Aquarium
• Black Mountain Tower

See the Canberra Attractions page for details.

Canberra Museums

• National Museum of Australia
• Australian War Memorial
• Royal Australian Mint

See the Canberra Museums page for details.

Australia Tours

A great way to see Canberra Australia is to hire a car or campervan and to drive from Sydney Australia to Melbourne Australia or vice versa, with a stop off in Canberra.

You can then explore the world class museums and galleries, enjoy the stylish restaurants and bars, go shopping in the many craft and food markets and have constructive and educational fun with the kids.

Backpackers Trail

Many backpackers as well have enjoyed the Melbourne to Sydney trail with a stay in Canberra. Some of the memorable things to do include a tour with Brindabella Bike Tours, visits to some of the capital’s restaurants, bars and nightclubs, a Canberra Ghost and History Tour with Destiny Tours and of course, the National Museum of Australia.

Restaurants

Since Canberra is the capital, there are many working politicians and an army of civil servants with their families. They like to dine and the result is that the city has a very fine collection of restaurants to suit every taste and budget.

Greater Canberra and Surrounds

Places to Visit in Greater Canberra and the Surrounds - What to See and What to Do? Greater Canberra Surrounds.

Canberra Accommodation

Throughout the region there are hotels, historic pubs, bed and breakfast, motels and caravan parks. For those so inclined, many of the national parks offer camping and caravan sites for a fee.

Canberra, catering to international diplomats, has of course, some of the country’s finest luxury hotels.

Hotels and Accommodation

Canberra accommodation throughout the state - Hotels in Canberra.

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