Canberra is the only inland capital city in Australia and is a picture for all seasons from the snow on the mountains and crisp air in winter to the vibrant display of colour and blossoms in spring.
The National Capital of Australia is a beautifully planned city with unique circular streets and strategically set on the man made Lake Burley Griffin, central to the display of the many city attractions.
With over 40 per cent of the Australian Capital Territory parks and bushland and millions of trees lining its streets it is truly a garden city to behold.
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS:
Canberra is the seat of the Federal Parliment and the grand new showplace Parliment House, a must to see, close by is the old Parliment House, open to the public, and offering views stretching across Lake Burley Griffin to the impressive Anzac Parade on the northern side up to the Australian War Memorial, probably Australia's most frequently visited attraction.
A number of lookouts surround the city, Mount Ainslie offers views of central Canberra and Lake Burley Griffin and Red Hill overlooks Parliment House, South Canberra and Woden Valley. Black Mountain gives the highest view with public viewing areas and revolving restaurant. Close to Black Mountain is the Australian Institute of Sport offering tours of the training facilities and stadiums daily.
On the foreshore of Lake Burley Griffin is the new Museum of the Millennium, the National Museum of Australia containing a rare and unique collection of Australiana dipicting the cultural history of Australia. Also, Australia's National Gallery housing an outstanding collection of painting and sculptures closeby is the High Court of Australia, the final court of appeal in the nation. Further along the foreshore is the National Library also on the foreshore is the Questacon, the National Science Technology Centre.
Other distinctive landmarks include Academy of Science, Australian National University, the Prime Minister's Lodge, the Royal Mint, Australian Defence Force Academy, Canberra Casino and Cockington Green.
