Welcome to Canberra

Canberra is situated between Sydney and Melbourne, and close to half a million people call it home. It is an exciting city with world-class wining and dining, iconic national attractions or breathtaking adventures in the great outdoors.

Canberra has a calendar filled with events that offer something to suit every taste. From the annual flower festival, Floriade to the stunning display of hot air balloons at the Canberra Balloon Spectacular and everything in the middle, you are bound to find something that you fancy. For more information, visit canberra.com.au.

Essential information about living and travelling in Canberra

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5 things to see or do in Canberra

1. Take a trip to the home of Australia’s Parliament and the meeting place of a nation, Australian Parliament House offers you a unique experience

2. Visit the Australian War Memorial – it is a shrine, a world-class museum, and an extensive archive that will give you insights on Australian history

3. Go rowing, kayaking, sailing, paddle boarding or fishing on Lake Burley Griffin, or pack a picnic to sit by one of the gorgeous parks around it

4. Go up to Mount Ainslie Lookout – it gives you an amazing view of Canberra from the top. While there, look out for the kangaroos and hares

5. Do not miss the Australian National Botanic Gardens – they have native plants from all parts of Australia, and endangered species are under cultivation