The capital of Australia is a gem of a city. Stunning landscapes, rich botanical nature reserves and indigenous rich forestry give the region a freshness, ripe to be explored. At its heart, Canberra is a bustling hub of energy blessed with a host of fantastic eateries, delightful bars, and a thriving music and arts scene.
The National Museum of Australia holds some of the most important artifacts of Aussie history, from the Holden Prototype No.1 to bark paintings and ochre used by Aboriginal artists more than 50,000 years ago.
The National Library of Australia holds more than 10million books, journals, pamplets and other publications.
If you are an art lover, the National Portrait Gallery boasts a formidable collection of works from a variety of genres.
Questacon, is an interactive learning experience, delving into the fascinating depths of science and technology.
Pop along to the Royal Australian Mint to watch money being made and discover the intricacies of currency.
Catch a classic film at the National Film and Sound Archive and learn interesting stories from Australian history at the National Archives of Australia.
Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve is a 40-minutes drive from the city centre, and its Eucalypt Forest is the place to see koala bears. The reserve has a series of wonderful walks in scenic surroundings, with excellent views of Canberra below.
For the hikers among you, Namadgi National Park boasts a selection of stunning walks, from the 2.5km track from the Booroomba Rocks car park or to the 10.5km return from Honeysuckle Campground via the Australian Alps Walking Track.
The National Arboretum Canberra is 6km from the city centre. It is hime to 44,000 trees, in Canberra’s own aboretum, which can be viewed on foot, by bike or via a bus tour.
Within a 35-minute drive from Canberra’s centre there more than 140 vineyards and nearly 50 wineries.
Sangiovese, Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Shiraz, Tempranillo and rare varieties like Gruner Veltliner are all grown in the region, and there are a plethora of tour options available.
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