CANBERRA

A laid back tourist destination, which can be classifiedservice.
as a place transiting from the urban to theFlights: The Canberra International Airport is well
ultra-modern, Canberra is capital of Australia andconnected to other Australian cities as well as the
offers a certainly different experience. Established inrest of the world. To reach the city center from the
1913 as the capital, it has been built on the shores ofAirport, you can take the taxi.
the Lake Burley Griffin. The weather in CanberraBicycles: This is one of the best modes of transport
warm to extremely hot in the summers while wintersin Canberra as there are well maintained bicycle
are frosty, cold, and foggy. The bitter cold in thetracks in the capital. In fact, if you travel by cycle
winter is more due to its proximity to the Snowythen you will be able to check out most of the
Mountains and has lower humidity levels as comparedattractions with ease.
to the coastal cities of Australia. If you are lookingAttractions in Canberra
for a welcome break from sea and beaches then thisCanberra has quite a few museums but the most
is the place to be.popular ones include National Museum of Australia,
Travel to and around CanberraNational Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery,
Once you are in Canberra, you can use one of theand Questacon - The National Science and
many transport options available. The options are:Technology Centre. One of the most interesting
Train: There are several options depending on whereplaces to visit is the Royal Australian Mint where you
you are traveling from. From Sydney, you can takecan even get a souvenir coin. The mint also has an
the NSW Countrylink services and from Melbourneexhibition on the history of Australian coins. If you
you can take the Canberra link service. The main railare looking for a picture perfect view then visit the
terminus in Canberra is the Kingston train station.Black Mountain Tower, which will offer you a 360
Car: You can also drive in by car as there are severaldegree view of Canberra and the countryside. For
good rental services available. The distance fromfamilies and children, Kangaroos in the wild is the
Sydney is 290km and from Melbourne it is 650km.place to be as you can watch Kangaroos from up
You can even drive in within the capital as parking isclose. There are plenty of options for adventure
easily available.sports as well like Mountain biking, snowplay and
Bus: Jolimont Center at the city centre is the bustobogganing, Yachting, and much more.
terminus of Canberra. Murray coaches will connectThe best way to enjoy Canberra attractions is by
you to Sydney, the Greyhound Pioneer will connectfinding a good accommodation like motels with family
you to Melbourne, and the V-Line services will alsofriendly staff. The motels in Canberra offer comfort
connect you to Melbourne via Cooma. The best waybut more than that they present consistent &
to get around Canberra is by using ACTION buspredictable quality.