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Beyond Canberra’s more famous attractions, the city unfolds into a vibrant mix of restaurants, nightclubs, museums and galleries. Growing urban centres are lined with trendy cafes and boutique shopping,while weekend markets overflow with the freshest regional produce and local wines. Walkers and cyclists tackle the trails in the many local parks that wind their way through the city. If you haven’t been to Canberra for a while, you are in for a pleasant surprise!
Things to do
Highbrow art and culture live side-by-side with fun and fashion in Canberra. Spend a morning taking in the art at the National Gallery or Old Parliament House, followed by an afternoon of fun meeting the animals at the National Zoo and Aquarium, with the evening reserved for a show or dining in a fine food restaurant. Explore Canberra’s many attractions which hold and share the nation’s history. Celebrate Australia’s proud sporting achievements at the Australian Institute of Sport; explore the land, nation and people of Australia at the National Museum of Australia and our unique political history with tours of the old and new Parliament houses; and reflect on stories of bravery and courage at the Australian War Memorial.
For information on things to do, getting there and climate, www.visitcanberra.com.au
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