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If you are planning to backpack Canberra, then this page provides information on what backpacker hostels and backpacker tours and attractions are available here. The page also provides a description of Canberra, information on how to get here and contact details of the local visitor information centre.
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Canberra lies within the Australian Capital Territory and is the nations capital. The city has a population of 314,000 and was conceived, designed and built in the 20th century. When the separate colonies of Australia formed a federation, Canberra was built to serve as the nations capital. The city is fascinating because it has been meticulously planned and built. The centrepiece that divides the city into north and south is Lake Burley Griffin, a man made lake named after the American architect who won an international competition to design the city.
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Parliament House
Courtesy Canberra Tourism & Events Corporation |
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National Museum of Australia
Courtesy Canberra Tourism & Events Corporation |
The city has unique architecture and is home to many great places worth visiting. Some of these include the National Gallery of Australia, which is one of the world's youngest and most respected galleries. There is the Australian War Memorial, which is an outstanding military museum and gallery, presenting conflicts from the Boer War to Vietnam. It also serves as a memorial to the 102,000 Australians who have died in war. |
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The National Museum of Australia is devoted to the stories of Australia and Australians. It explores the evolution of the country from its beginnings until now, with a significant part dedicated to issues of Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The Questacon National Science and technology Centre, is where you can experience hands-on, interactive science and technology exhibits in five different galleries. The National Capital Exhibition explains the extraordinary story of Canberra through interactive displays.
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Australian War Memorial
Courtesy Canberra Tourism & Events Corporation |
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Canberra Deep Space Complex
Courtesy Canberra Tourism & Events Corporation |
Telstra Tower sits on top of Black Mountain and offers visitors amazing 360-degree views of Canberra and the surrounding countryside. At the Royal Australian Mint you can see how Australia's coins are made, or look at the extensive display of rare and valuable coins. The Old Parliament House offers visitors exhibitions, tours and special events related to our political history. At the New Parliament House you can watch a sitting of government or stroll through one of the public galleries. |
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Other places worth visiting, include the National Library, the Australian Institute of Sport, National Zoo and Aquarium, National Dinosaur Museum, Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex, Canberra Observatory, High Court of Australia, Memorials of Anzac Parade, National Archives of Australia and the National Carillon, a 53 bronze bell musical centrepiece on Lake Burley Griffin |
Floriade
Courtesy Canberra Tourism & Events Corporation |
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Telstra Tower
Courtesy Canberra Tourism & Events Corporation |
There are many other things you can see and do in and around Canberra. There are over 300 restaurants, 24 wineries, 70 international embassies, excellent cultural, floral and science festivals, good nightlife, markets, beautiful gardens to explore and many sporting events to see.
The city is surrounded by natural bushland and hills and here you can undertake many great outdoor activities such as ballooning, bushwalking, bobsledding, paintball, abseiling, rock climbing, caving, horse riding and four wheel driving. There is so much to see and do in Canberra and the Australian Capital Territory and it is also only two hours drive from the popular Australian snowfields. |
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Victor Lodge
29 Dawes St
Kingston, ACT 2604
Phone
(02) 6295 7777
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City Walk Hotel
2 Mort St
Canberra City, ACT 2601
Phone (02) 6257 0124
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Canberra City
YHA
7 Akuna St
Canberra City, ACT 2601
Phone (02) 6248 9155
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Australian War Memorial
A fantastic display of the history of wars and Australia's involvement
Canberra, ACT 2601
Phone (02) 6243 4211 |
National Zoo & Aquarium
Impressive aquarium and good display of wildlife
Lady Denman Drv
Yarralumla, ACT
Phone (02) 6287 8400
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Parliament House
Australia's current Parliament House. Parts are open to the public to view
Canberra
Phone (02) 6277 7111 |
Old Parliament House
Australia's original Parliament House, Tours are available to view it.
King George Terrace Parkes
Canberra
Phone (02) 6270 8222
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National Gallery of Australia
Great display of art ranging for Aboriginal to 20th century works
Parkes Pl
Parkes, ACT
Phone (02) 6240 6411
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Questacon - The National Science and Technology Centre
A great scientific museum where a lot of the displays are hands on
King Edward Tce Parks
Canberra
Freecall 1800 020 603
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Royal Australian Mint
Produces Australia's coins, there is a gallery showing the history of coins. You can also view how the coins are made
Denison St
Deakin, ACT 2600
Phone (02) 6202 6999
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By Air
Qantas and Virgin Blue operate from various capital cities to here.
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By Bus
Greyhound Australia operate to here from various places in New South Wales
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By Train
Countrylink operate to here from Sydney
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