Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

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Guide to Canberra

Find a mix of history, art and the outdoors in Australia's capital city.

Canberra might be smaller than Sydney to its north and Melbourne to its south, but there's still plenty to discover. The small town vibe means it's easy to get around and the locals are eager to share the best of their food, wine, beer and attractions. Within the city limits you'll find museums, galleries, breweries and modern architecture, but just minutes away lies the quiet nature of mountains, valleys and everything in between.

Canberra restaurants

Aubergine restaurant, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory © VisitCanberra

Must-try restaurants

Looking over the coffee machine into The Cupping Room, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory © www.seandaveyphotographer.com

Top coffee shops

Verity Lane Market, Canberra, ACT © Verity Lane Market

Cheap eats in Canberra

Bar Rochford, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory © Bar Rochford

Best bars

Holiday in Canberra

The Grand Stair, Ovolo Nishi, Canberra, ACT © VisitCanberra

Where to stay

Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra, ACT © Visit Canberra

Weather in Canberra

Mount Ainslie, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory © Tourism Australia

Suburb Guide

View from Mt Ainslie, Canberra, ACT © Rob Mulally for VisitCanberra

Getting Around

Kangaroo, Lucky Bay, Esperance, WA © Australia’s Golden Outback

Find a travel agent

Places to see near Canberra

Hyams Beach, Jervis Bay, NSW © Jordan Robins

Jervis Bay

Pebbly Beach, Shoalhaven, NSW © Shoalhaven City Council

Shoalhaven

Merimbula Beach, Merimbula, NSW © Dee Kramer Photography

The Sapphire Coast

Trips and Itineraries

Balloons over Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra, ACT © EventsACT

3 days in Canberra

Two people sat a Gillards Campground © Destination NSW

5 days around Canberra and the Sapphire Coast

Pod playground, National Arboretum Canberra, ACT © VisitCanberra

Canberra with kids: a 5-day itinerary

Blenheim Beach, Jervis Bay, NSW © Destination NSW

12-day road trip through New South Wales

Explore another city

Jacarandas and Sydney Harbour at sunset, Sydney, NSW © Destination NSW

Sydney

Mindil Beach at Sunset, Darwin, Northern Territory © Tourism Australia

Darwin

Mia Margarita, Adelaide, SA © South Australian Tourism Commission

Adelaide

Mona Roma ferry in Hobart, Tasmania © Adam Gibson

Hobart

Miami-North Burleigh lookout on the Gold Coast © Tourism and Events Queensland

Gold Coast

Melbourne, Victoria © Ray Captures

Melbourne

Kangaroo Point picnic, Brisbane, QLD © Brisbane Marketing

Brisbane

Elizabeth Quay, Perth, WA © Tourism Australia

Perth

Riley Resort in Cairns City, Queensland © Tourism Australia

Cairns

Indigenous symbol - Natural Beauty

We acknowledge the Traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Owners of the land, sea and waters of the Australian continent, and recognise their custodianship of culture and Country for over 60,000 years.

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