Travel Guide of Canberra ACT in Australia by Influencers and Travelers

Canberra is the capital city of Australia. Founded following the federation of the colonies of Australia as the seat of government for the new nation, it is Australia's largest inland city and the eighth-largest city overall.

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1 - Australian War Memorial

The Australian War Memorial is Australia's national memorial to the members of its armed forces and supporting organisations who have died or participated in wars involving the Commonwealth of Australia, and some conflicts involving personnel from the Australian colonies prior to Federation.

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2 - Canberra

Canberra is the capital city of Australia. Founded following the federation of the colonies of Australia as the seat of government for the new nation, it is Australia's largest inland city and the eighth-largest city overall.

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3 - Tours & Sightseeing | Canberra Cruises

All aboard for an eco-friendly adventure on the dazzling waters of Lake Burley Griffin! Launching from Canberra's bustling heart, you'll commandeer a Danish-designed picnic boat, skilfully crafted from fibreglass fashioned from recycled PET bottles. As the gentle hum of the electric motor propels you along, soak up the stunning vistas of Canberra's landmarks. The imposing Parliament House, the cutting-edge National Gallery, and the prestigious Australian National University will unfurl around you in a panorama of architectural delight. Don't forget the star of the show - your picnic basket! Packed with your favourite treats, it's the perfect companion for an al fresco feast under the crystal-clear, azure sky. And with a cooler in tow, you’ll always have a refreshing beverage on hand to toast to the good times. With options for 1, 2, or 3-hour rentals, carve out the perfect afternoon of aquatic revelry with your friends. So why wait? The lake is calling!

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4 - National Carillon

The National Carillon is a large carillon situated on Aspen Island in Lake Burley Griffin, central Canberra, in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia.

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5 - Parliament House

Parliament House is the meeting place of the Parliament of Australia, located in Canberra, the capital of Australia. The building was designed by Mitchell/Giurgola & Thorp Architects and built by a Concrete Constructions and John Holland joint venture.

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6 - Isaacs

   7 km away

Isaacs is a suburb in the district of Woden in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. The postcode is 2607. The suburb was gazetted as a Division Name on 12 May 1966 but residential housing was not built until the late 1980s.

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7 - Black Mountain

Black Mountain is a small mountain with an elevation of 812 metres AHD that is situated to the west of the Canberra central business district on the northern shore of Lake Burley Griffin, in the Australian Capital Territory of Australia.

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8 - Mount Ainslie

Mount Ainslie is a hill with an elevation of 843 metres AHD that is located in the northeastern suburbs of Canberra, in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. Mount Ainslie lies within part of the Canberra Nature Park.

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9 - National Zoo & Aquarium

The National Zoo and Aquarium is a privately owned 19-hectare zoo and aquarium in the Australian capital city of Canberra. It is located in Yarralumla at the western end of Lake Burley Griffin, next to Scrivener Dam.

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10 - Telstra Tower

Telstra Tower is a telecommunications tower and lookout that is situated above the summit of Black Mountain in Australia's capital city of Canberra.

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11 - Australian National Botanic Gardens

The Australian National Botanic Gardens is a heritage-listed botanical garden located in Acton, Canberra, in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia.

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12 - Cockington Green Gardens

   12 km away

Cockington Green Gardens is a park of miniatures, situated in Nicholls, Australian Capital Territory. Doug and Brenda Sarah had the idea to create a miniature village in 1972, and Cockington Green was opened on 3 November 1979.

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13 - Goorooyarroo

   13 km away

Throsby is a designated suburb of Canberra, Australia in the district of Gungahlin. The suburb is adjacent to the suburbs of Kenny and Harrison and is bounded by the Federal Highway to the east, the ACT/NSW border to the north, Horse Park Drive to the south and the Goorooyarroo nature reserve to the west.

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14 - Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve

   27 km away

Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve is a 54.5 square kilometres protected area, on the fringe of Namadgi National Park. Tidbinbilla is a short drive from the capital city of Australia, Canberra, in the Australian Capital Territory.

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15 - Nanima NSW

   34 km away

Nanima is a locality in the Yass Valley Council area, New South Wales, Australia. It lies on the both sides of the Murrumbateman Road between Murrumbateman and Gundaroo, about 37 km north of Canberra. At the 2016 census, it had a population of 165. Nanima is also a civil parish of Murray County.

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16 - Murrumbateman NSW

   38 km away

Murrumbateman is a town in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, Australia. It is on the Barton Highway, approximately 30 kilometres north-west of Canberra, and is part of the Yass Valley Shire.

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