Best Canberra Places to Visit - With Attractions Map

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Best Attractions in Canberra

Canberra, the capital city of Australia, offers a range of attractions and experiences that make it well worth visiting.

Australian War Memorial:

This world-class museum and shrine is a symbol of Australian national identity and a tribute to the men and women who have served in armed conflicts.

Parliament House:

The meeting place of the Parliament of Australia, this impressive piece of architecture offers guided tours.

National Gallery of Australia:

As the largest art museum in the country, it houses over 166,000 works of art.

Lake Burley Griffin:

This large artificial lake in the centre of Canberra is perfect for walking, cycling, and picnicking.

National Museum of Australia:

This museum explores the land, nation, and people of Australia, focusing on Indigenous histories and cultures, histories of European settlement and our interaction with the environment.

Questacon:

Questacon is the National Science and Technology Centre, a large centre with more than 200 interactive exhibits relating to science and technology.

Australian National Botanic Gardens:

This is the largest living collection of native Australian flora.

Mount Ainslie Lookout:

This location provides the fantastic views over the city and the surrounding landscapes.

Canberra Zoo and Aquarium:

Home to a variety of native and exotic animals, as well as a number of endangered and rare species.

Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve:

This reserve offers outstanding wildlife viewing, bushwalking, picnic spots, and ranger-guided activities.

Food and Wine:

Canberra boasts a thriving food scene with a wide variety of restaurants, cafes, and bars. Neighborhoods like Lonsdale Street, Braddon, NewActon, and Kingston Foreshore offer diverse dining options.

Also, last but not least, is that the city is located near a cool-climate wine region, where you can visit wineries and taste numerous excellent wines.

Exploring with the Hop on Hop Off Red Bus

There is a regular Hop On, Hop Off Red Bus service operating in Canberra. This allows you to explore Canberra all day, with stop offs at all the main places to visit.

With the daily ticket, you can go to any of the places you wish to visit and when your finished, hop back on the bus to explore further. However, if your severely limited for time, you can just stay on the bus and do the whole loop in about one hour.

Route 101

A new free bus service has been launched to cater for the inner city of Canberra, which passes major tourist attractions and loops through the city centre:

Free City Loop Bus Service

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