The planned city of Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory has many visitors, both from Australia and world wide, not only because of its national importance but its many attractions, monuments and other places to visit. National Museums such as the Museum of Australia, the Australian National Botanic Gardens, the National Aquarium and Zoo and New Parliament House have significant collections worth seeing for yourself and the family.
Canberra Theatre
Canberra Theatre
With three theatres and convention facilities, you will find great entertainment for the whole family, classical music performances, musicals, dance, comedy, opera and popular music performances.
Canberra Foundation Stone
Canberra Stone
12 March 1913 saw the laying of the Foundation Stone of Canberra, in what was then described as not much more than a sheep paddock.
Located in the Snowy Mountains just to the west of the ACT, this park has the highest mountains in Australia. In winter, there are snowfields and ski resorts that cater for skiing, snowboarding and just about everything else to do with snow, while the rest of the year you can enjoy the alpine splendour. The highest parts of the park can be explored only during the warmer months, but there are plenty of walks and exploring to do anytime of the year. See more about the Alpine Snowfields of NSW.
Places to Visit in the ACT
Map of the Australian Capital Territory: Maps of the ACT.
The planned city of Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory has many visitors, both from Australia and world wide, not only because of its national importance but its many attractions, monuments and other places to visit. National Museums such as the Museum of Australia, the Australian National Botanic Gardens, the National Aquarium and Zoo and New Parliament House have significant collections worth seeing for yourself and the family.
Canberra Theatre
Canberra Theatre
With three theatres and convention facilities, you will find great entertainment for the whole family, classical music performances, musicals, dance, comedy, opera and popular music performances.
Canberra Foundation Stone
Canberra Stone
12 March 1913 saw the laying of the Foundation Stone of Canberra, in what was then described as not much more than a sheep paddock.
Canberra Tower
Canberra Tower
Mt. Ainslie
Mount Ainslie
Museum of Australia
Museum of Australia
Australian National Botanic Gardens
Australian National Botanic Gardens
National Capital Exhibition
National Capital Exhibition
National Dinosaur Museum
National Dinosaur Museum
National Gallery of Australia
National Gallery of Australia
Lake Burley Griffin
Lake Burley Griffin
Walk the Lake Burley Griffin Loop
Lake Loop Walk
National Library of Australia
National Library of Australia
Old Parliament House
Old Parliament House
Parliament House
Parliament House
Royal Australian Mint
Royal Australian Mint
National Zoo
National Zoo
War Memorial
War Memorial Museum
Australian Institute of Sport
Australian Institute of Sport
ACT National Parks
Kosciuszko National Park
Located in the Snowy Mountains just to the west of the ACT, this park has the highest mountains in Australia. In winter, there are snowfields and ski resorts that cater for skiing, snowboarding and just about everything else to do with snow, while the rest of the year you can enjoy the alpine splendour. The highest parts of the park can be explored only during the warmer months, but there are plenty of walks and exploring to do anytime of the year. See more about the Alpine Snowfields of NSW.
Australia National Parks Map
See more about the National Parks and Reserves in Australia and the National Parks Map.
Hotels in Australia
Main Photo: The Aboriginal Memorial at the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra - Photo: Adrian Brown