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Capital Country: Canberra
A leisurely 4 hour drive from Sydney, and you’re in Canberra, the heart of Capital Country where the life of the city meets the peace of the country.
Home of Australia's Parliament House, National Gallery and War Memorial, you will never be short of a cultural sightseeing encounter when you visit this striking inland metropolis.
The Mt Ainslie and Red Hill lookouts, exquisite foreign embassies (some designed in their home country's unique architectural style) and the National Film and Sound Archive also contribute to making your visit to Canberra a thoroughly well rounded experience.
Must See Must Do
Parliament House
Walk, don’t run through the corridors of power; stroll around landscaped gardens or float over the top in a hot air balloon. Opened in 1988, at a cost of $1.1 billion, it’s one of Australia’s most impressive buildings.
National Gallery of Australia
Located on the south bank of Lake Burley Griffin, the NGA houses a phenomenal Australian collection – from traditional Aboriginal art through to 20th-century works by artists including Arthur Boyd, Sidney Nolan and Albert Tucker.
Ph: 02 6240 6502
Bicycling
Forget your exercise bike – Canberra is a cyclist’s paradise. It’s possible to ride around the city while hardly touching a road.
Destination Guides
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Where to Eat
A Foreign Affair
Upstairs, 8 Franklin Street, Manuka
A discreet upstairs retreat for those who have a long term affair with modern
Italian food.
Ph: 02 6239 5060
The Rimbolin
380 Auburn Street, Goulburn
Good for lunch, great for dinner. With food that’s always fresh and cooked
with care.
Ph: 02 4821 7633