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About Canberra
Canberra was designed to be the centre of Australia's government
by Walter Burley Griffin and is 300 km South West of Sydney
and 650 km North East of Melbourne. With a population of over
340,000, it is Australia's largest inland city and the eighth
largest Australian city overall. Its ethnic diversity is reflected
in its multicultural dining options, vibrant nightlife, fashionable
cafes, bars and clubs. You’ll find it’s a friendly
place, offering a wide range of amenities and attractions.
There are excellent entertainment and sporting venues, schools
and hospitals, great shopping, and affordable public transport.
Top Attractions in Canberra
• The National Museum of Australia - Visitors get
a unique chance to explore what it means to be Australian
at the National Museum of Australia, Canberra. Awarded Australia’s
Best Major Tourist Attraction for 2006/2007, the Museum explores
the key issues, events and people that have shaped and influenced
the nation. There’s something for everyone, from hands-on
interactive displays, to guided tours, special events, waterfront
dining, a magnificent shop and more!
• Parliament House - Canberra’s most visited attraction.
Take an informative tour, view the prized art collection,
or observe our parliament in action from the public gallery.
• Museum of Australian Democracy - The home of the federal government
for 61 years, from 1927-1988.
• National Gallery - Australia’s finest art collection.
• Australian War Memorial - One of the world’s
leading military museums. |
