Discovering the Beauty of Canberra

Posted by Anna Kec
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Jun 17, 2013
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Australia's capital city is such a beauty, order, and culture, which is apparent as one drives through the organized rows upon rows of residential streets with extensive leafy vistas and stunning surrounding park-lands. This city is an ideal place for spending holidays with many accommodations and nearby attractions to enjoy.


Canberra is situated about three-hour drive and 300 kilometres south of Sydney, it’s easily accessible from every direction so long as you stay on the highway. With excellent historical galleries and museums to explore at your ease, you can be certain that you’ll learn more of the Australian heritage in this city than possibly anywhere else in the globe

Home Away from Home

There is a big number of lodging options in Canberra, from luxurious to budget hotels, you’re sure to get a very good accommodation experience.

The Canberra hotels are truly lavish, making your stay a satisfying one. The luxurious hotels have well-appointed and well-decorated guestrooms. These rooms are exquisitely arranged and decked up. Every room in these hotels offers a grand view of the city. The hotel accommodations in Canberra are established with soothing facilities to create an overall cosy and comfortable ambiance.

If you wish to spend less and searching for total comfort then, budget or low cost hotel accommodation options are the appropriate choice. The Canberra’s budget hotels are sophisticated and well-furnished, and offer an extensive list of contemporary facilities and amenities. All these are provided to make the stay an enjoyable one.

If you’re searching for a welcoming and beautiful place to stay, consider the Canberra Retreat Bed & Breakfast, which is close to eight kilometres from the city proper and is a superb base to view the splendour of the city. 

If you’re looking for some outback camping but with the fixings, Cotter Campground is the best place to stay in. There’s plenty of space in this site and the services as well as facilities are excellent.

Floriade


The Colourful Festival

One of the greatest times to visit Canberra is from September to October. This is when Canberra's hosts what’s now Australia's biggest floral festival known as Floriade. Conducted in Commonwealth Park, there are over a million of tulips and every kind of flower on display for travellers to appreciate. There are also interactive activities and fun events for the whole family to enjoy.

Satisfy the Taste Bud 

There’s every type of food stalls, cafe, restaurant, and club in Canberra, and you will definitely find several of the best diners in West Row, located in the Melbourne Building. Main shopping centres  Manuka and Kingston, also offer delightful cuisine in very reasonable prices.


Top Tourists Spots


This city offers countless tourists attractions and beautiful spots that will certainly make your travelling a very pleasing experience.

1. Parliament house

This is one of the most visited attractions and one of the most famous structures in Australia, being the centre of government and economic power. The flagpole is more than 80 meters high and perfect for taking photos.

2. Lake Burley Griffin

A famous activity for touring the city from a dissimilar angle is to rent a bicycle, and Lake Burley Griffin is the most enjoyable area for a picnic and break while you pick between over a thousand of cycling trails around Canberra. It’s indeed a lovely city to see, with the streets arranged so perfectly around the city and smooth bike trails taking you through wide parks, across some bridges, and to magnificent look outs.

3. Canberra Museum and Gallery

This place is a must visit, with a lot of exhibitions running the entire year, a wide collection of historical items, ranging from over centuries ago to the most recent bush-fires, and a variety of local art and photography.

Canberra Museum and Gallery


4. National Zoo and Aquarium

Centrally situated and boasts the biggest number of large cats in Australia, National Zoo and Aquarium is one of the best spots for the whole family. Almost every kind of animal can be seen here, from African monkeys to Australian reptiles, which will surely make you enthralled. The Aquarium likewise offers a closer view of the Great Barrier Reef with many sea creatures and sharks from the lowest point of the ocean.

This city in Australia has been organized so wisely that it becomes a pleasure and easy to drive its roads. Home to numerous cultural and social institutions, Canberra is the perfect place to spend holidays and vacations.
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