Canberra is made up of 4 popular areas, each offering something a little different. Canberra has over 14,000 international students from over 100 countries enrolled there each year. Lonely Planet also named Canberra third in the world in the ‘Best in Travel’city rankings for 2018.
Central is made up of Civic and Acton – the cultural hub of Canberra offering shopping, restaurants and nightlife. Braddon and Dickson are the trendy areas where you can stay on a budget. These areas are famous for their coffee culture and exotic dining. Parkes and Kingston are home to Parliament House and the famous Kingston Foreshore, where you can go for a jog or bicycle along Lake Burley-Griffin. Lastly, Bruce and Belconnen which the most popular suburbs for students. Home to Australian Institute of Sport and Canberra’s largest shopping centre, you’ll always have something to do.
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Murrumbidgee is a great spot to go if you’re feeling the heat in the Summer. As Canberra doesn’t have a beach of it’s own, Murrumbidgee is the next best thing. It’s only a 20 minute drive from the centre of the city and offers many popular swimming spots along Australia’s second longest river.
Spend the day getting lost in Handsomepretty, an iconic warehouse-turned-retail space. Made up of pop-up stalls selling fashion, homewares, and artworks by local businesses – it’s a great day out.
Parliament House is the place to be if you’re interested in politics. You can even watch politicians hotly debate the topics of the day. They also do tours of Old Parliament House where you can see the relics of Australia’s political past.
Enjoy guided or self guides tours around the 250 hectares of the National Arboretum. It’s home to 94 forests of rare and endangered trees from Australia and around the world.
The Royal Australian Mint is a multi-award-winning attraction not to be missed. Guided tours are offered throughout the day, where you can learn everything you need to know about the Australian money in your pocket.
Things To Know
The top five languages (other than English)spoken in the ACT are: Mandarin, Vietnamese, Cantonese, Hindi and Spanish.
Advertising billboards along the roadside are banned in the ACT, with the exception of bus shelters
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The current Parliament House is made almost entirely of Australian materials including timber, granite and marble.
The Captain Cook Memorial Jet on Lake Burley Griffin can send water up to 147m into the air.
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