Canberra, Australia Travel Guide

Canberra City

Scenic spot introduction:

Canberra is the capital of Australia and the largest inland city in Australia, with a total area of 2,395 square kilometers and a population of more than 345,000. The city of Canberra is located in an open valley in the Australian Mountains, 760 meters above sea level. The federal government moved here from Melbourne in 1927. Canberra is a unique city. It does not destroy the nearby environment and is integrated with the surrounding environment. It is full of pastoral atmosphere. In addition, it has a mild climate, four distinct seasons, and long sunshine hours. It is very popular among tourists.

Attractions distribution:

Canberra is located on the shores of Lake Griffin and is the seat of the Australian government, parliament and many foreign embassies. Surrounded by forests, lush greenery and close to naturally beautiful countryside, Canberra enjoys the reputation of "natural capital".

Scenic spot features:

Photography, sightseeing, leisure, vacation, art tour, entertainment, patriotic tour, capital, architecture, reception, museum, art gallery

Transportation

Scenic spot location:

Oceania>Australia>City of Canberra

How to get there:

Airplane: Canberra Airport has planes flying to and from Sydney and Melbourne. The airport is located 7 kilometers east of the city. You can take the airport shuttle bus from the airport to the city, which is very convenient. Direct access to major restaurants in Canberra and hotels on Northbourne Street. If there are 3 people, you can also take a taxi. It takes about 15 minutes to get to the city center and costs about $15-20.

Train: Canberra Railway Station is located in Kingston, south of Lake Griffin. There are trains to Sydney and Melbourne.

Bus: There are long-distance buses running between major towns in Canberra. It takes about 15 to 20 minutes by bus or taxi. There are free trams running to and from the downtown business district from Monday to Friday. Sightseeing buses run to and from the main tourist areas in the city. The fee is: $18 AUD for adults and $8 AUD for children. Holders of Canberra Sightseeing Bus full-day sightseeing tickets can ride as many times as they like.

Taxi: Canberra taxis are generally not available on the streets. You have to take them at a taxi waiting point. You can also make a reservation by phone. The reservation fee is 65 Australian cents. The starting price of a taxi is 3.2 Australian dollars, 1.193 Australian dollars/km from 6:00 to 21:00, 1.372 Australian dollars/km from 21:00 to 6:00 the next day and 1.372 Australian dollars/km on weekends.

Scenic area map:

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Tickets

Canberra ticket prices:

Parliament House: $2 adults, $1 children and specials, $5 families.

National Aquarium: AUD 10 for adults, AUD 6 for children.

The remaining attractions are free.

Scenic area opening hours:

Parliament Building: 9:00-17:00, opens later when Congress is in session, closed on Christmas Day.

Australian Library: 9:00-21:00 (Monday-Thursday), 9:00-16:45 (Friday)

National Aquarium: 9:00-17 :30

War Memorial Hall: 10:00-17:00

Tebinbila Nature Reserve: 9:30-16:30 (closed on Sunday)

Montenegro Telstra Tower: 9:00-22:00

National Gallery of Australia: 10:00-17:00; closed on Christmas Day

Travel Tips

travelling guideline:

Accommodation: There are many accommodations in Canberra on Rossman Street. The most cheap hotels are on the north side of this road, opposite No. 520. Accommodation is very convenient. Canberra's small hotels all adopt the B&B method, and breakfast is $40 for a single person and about $50 for a double person. In addition, you can also stay in the university's hotel, and there are many farmhouses that provide accommodation, where you can watch farmers shear sheep. .

Food: Don’t miss the opportunity to taste local specialties in Canberra’s restaurants. Pure milk-fed lambs, pure grain-fed cattle and rainbow trout are all mouth-watering. Delicious food.

Best time to visit:

October → April of the following year

Shopping recommendations:

Wine, wood products, and local handicrafts are Canberra's specialties.

Canberra's shopping precinct and the Canberra Shopping Center are a shopper's paradise with many shops selling designer fashion and bush wear, jewellery, arts and crafts and handmade goods.