Visiting Canberra - What to See and Do
(Canberra Airport CBR, Australia)
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Canberra is the seat of Australian Parliament and the country's capital city, situated between the two major Australian cities of Sydney and Melbourne.
The city of Canberra is a decidedly modern one, with the completion of the city having only taken place in the early 20th century.
As such, Canberra is a mix of modern architecture, monuments and museums that reflect Australia's growth as a nation.
Ten things you must do in Canberra
- Get to know Canberra by taking a walking tour of the city. Numerous tour guides in central Canberra lead walking tours of the city's most prominent tourist attractions including both parliament houses and the Australian War Memorial.
- Take a cruise on Lotus Bay in Canberra's Yarralumla district and admire Canberra's remarkable skyline and capture glimpses its major landmarks.
- Go on a helicopter ride at Canberra International Airport and get a bird's eye view of the city and the surrounding countryside.
- Learn about Canberra's fascinating natural history and ecology at the impressive CSIRO Discovery Centre, which features many hands-on scientific exhibits.
- Take your family for a fun day out on Lake Burley Griffin, which has numerous attractions including rowboats, canoes, picnic spots and walking trails.
- Witness a demonstration of the age-old trade of blacksmithing by one of the few remaining practitioners of the craft at the Ginninderra Blacksmith's Workshop.
- Learn more about Australia's fascinating Aboriginal culture at the beautiful Girrawah park, which has a number of ancient Aboriginal archaeological sites and remains.
- Visit Canberra's historic Gold Creek Village, home to a number of independent shops as well as a cultural centre providing fascinating glimpses into local life.
- Ride the Michelago Tourist Railway, which features restored steam locomotives that take tourists along a very scenic stretch from Canberra Station to Michelago.
- Get to know the history of Canberra at the National Capital Exhibition, which has many exhibitions and displays regarding the city's development over the past century.