See Canberra Guide

Canberra lies in the Australian Capital Territory, 300 km southwest of Sydney [3.5 hours drive from the City] and 650 km northeast of Melbourne [7 hours]. Canberra has a population of over 300,000 people - though you’d never know it.

It is nick-named the Bush Capital because it is like a big country town, unlike the traditional metropolis model of Sydney or Brisbane. Canberra is a planned city based on the work by architect Walter Burley Griffin. 

Canberra has 5 town centres which are separted from one another by man-made lakes, natural bush land and hills. The design allows Canberra to be a free flowing city with little traffic congestion and consequently not much urban noise and pollution.

The downside to the arrangement is that Canberra has a Car culture and one must travel to/from their destinations by car. The bus service which is the only public transport system is adequate, just not always convenient.

The Nation’s Capital is serviced not only by magnificant freeways from Sydney and Melbourne, but also a Countrylink Train service from Sydney and an (almost) International Airport. All the major airlines fly to Canberra.

As Canberra is the Capital City of Australia it boosts a number of National Institutions and Attractions worth visiting. Of course the town isn’t all about the Prime Minister and Parliament House, with magnificient scenery to experience, some of Australia’s best wineries and a dining out culture second to none in the Country.

Many outsiders consider Canberra to be a back-water on the entertainement stage, but with a vibrant music, art and social scene those in the know get to experience a lot more from life then their counterparts in other parts of the Country.

Canberra is also ideally situated between surf and snow, which is the only upside to not being located on the coast like other major Australian cities. Located within easy striking distance from the Capital are uniquely Australian Towns, Villages, Coastal Inlets and Mountain Escapes all in the Canberra Region.

Unusually quiet because of the Federal Election, the City is still alive as spring offers a number of activities and great weather to explore Australia’s best culture institutions and outdoor attractions.