Visit Canberra

The very essence of Australian culture is alive in Canberra.

A fantastic base from which to explore the wonders of the surrounding area, the Canberraregion offers quaint historic townships, breathtaking natural wonders and the famous Snowy Mountains.

Visit museums and galleries that hold the nation’s treasures, celebrating the unique character, history and way of life that sets Australia apart from every other country. Follow this nation’s journey from an indigenous continent to the colourful diverse nation that it is today.

See the country and its people through the eyes of celebrated artists, and experience true Australia through sound, film, books and exhibitions at the National Gallery. Experience the thriving arts scene with lively cultural productions, professional theatre and talented musicians.

Canberra offers everything for shoppers, ranging from air conditioned shopping centres, luxury boutiques and handcrafted treasures, hip local designers through to eclectic street markets.

Incorporating features of the natural landscape, Canberra was designed as the ideal balance between land, water and municipality, and planted with unique native flora designed to transform with each passing season. Enjoy the wide open spaces and impressive architecture of the city or head further afield and explore the unspoilt wilderness of the Brindabella Ranges and Namadgi National Park.

Visitors to Canberra in Spring are treated to the annual Floriade festival, when the streets come alive in a spectacular display of floral beauty with over one million blooms.

Canberra’s cool climate provides an ideal climate for vineyards, and the popular region is gaining international acclaim for its premium product available at numerous friendly boutique cellar doors.

There’s a large student population, leading to a lively nightlife, and Canberra is said to boast more restaurants per capita than any other city in Australia, and numerous pubs and clubs.