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About Canberra
CANBERRA & SURROUNDS
CANBERRA REGION
Situated just hours away from some of Australia’s most scenic locations, Canberra is the perfect base for enjoying the best the region has to offer. Whether you fancy charming historic towns, picture-perfect beaches, alpine adventures or delectable local produce, Greater Canberra is ideal for a getaway or self-drive holiday.
CANBERRA PRECINCTS
Discover Canberra’s local precincts and see for yourself their different charms, dining and shopping hot-spots, places to stay and things to do. From the hip and happening Braddon, with its funky boutique and cafes, to the family-friendly Gold Creek Village, you never know what unexpected wonders are waiting around the corner. Explore one precinct, or explore them all.
Canberra
Canberra is full of lots of things; award-winning restaurants, historic museums, natural beauty. But most of all, Canberra is full of surprises. There’s really no other place where so much is all so close. Because when it comes to Australia’s capital, it’s one good thing after another.
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POINTS OF INTEREST
Wine Region
Canberra is surrounded by a wine wonderland, featuring more than 30 wineries within 35 minutes’ drive of the city. Schedule a visit to taste some of Australia’s best cool-climate varieties.
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Tablelands
With stunning landscapes, alluring rural villages, natural wonders and history in spades; a trip to this part of the world is an ideal way to enhance your visit to Canberra.
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Alpine
Whether you’re into bushwalking, fishing or simply having fun in the snow, the Alpine region of NSW is Australia’s ultimate, year-round nature playground.
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South Coast
An easy drive from Canberra, the NSW South Coast boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in Australia. Enjoy unspoilt natural beauty and make the most of all the region has to offer.
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Canberra City
Canberra’s City Centre, otherwise known Civic, offers fantastic shopping, culture, dining and nightlife experiences and is a must-do precinct on any visit to Canberra.
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Braddon
Just a few minutes’ walk from the Canberra city centre is Braddon, an exciting precinct with a vibrant range of cafes, restaurants and boutique shopping.
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NewActon
NewActon is an innovative precinct that has put Canberra on the map for its design, creativity and originality. Want to know why Canberra is now known as the ‘capital of cool’? This is it.
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Parliamentary Triangle
For many of the big name attractions in Canberra — including the National Gallery, Questacon, the National Library and Parliament House — the Parliamentary Triangle is the place to be.
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Barton
Located in the inner south of Canberra, the Barton precinct is becoming increasingly known for its convenient location, leafy surrounds and top-notch restaurants.
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Kingston and Manuka
Come and see why this inner-south precinct has long been favoured by locals for its unique shopping spots, laid-back food scene, as well as its lively bars after dark.
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