""Feel the power of Canberra"" Canberra by oisha


Canberra Travel Guide: 858 reviews and 1,782 photos

That's what it says on the licence plates of Canberra cars anyway. And no, it does nothing to soothe the nerves of the rest of Australia, already irritated by Canberra's "fairyland" disposition.

But let not the politics of Canberra interfere with the pleasure of any visitor to this fair(y) city.

So what is the real Canberra? A bunch of national monuments? A seat of government? A country town with city aspirations? An outback grassland with artificial vistas painted on? A bunch of working age people temporarily camping together while drawing a publicly-funded pay cheque?

Or all of the above?

Ask a local! We're just as good at both revering and denegrating our nation's capital as any other Australian.

I've lived in Canberra all my life. I therefore know little of the joys of living in Sydney (heavy traffic, high density population, social problems), Melbourne (unpredictable weather, inefficient public transport system), Brisbane (unpleasantly warm year round), or any other Australian cities (what are their names again?).

So hit me with your questions about how you are going to get enjoyment out of your visit to Canberra.

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    xuessium Oct 5, 2009 at 6:56 AM Report Abuse

    GRIN. Hope you are having plenty of fun in Geneva....

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    SLLiew Dec 3, 2008 at 1:35 PM Report Abuse

    Great tips on Canbarra. As a captial, it sounds really cosmolitan with folks from all over the world.

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    vpas Oct 18, 2008 at 5:26 PM Report Abuse

    Hi Oisha, Found your canberra page useful to plan my trip. Thank you, Vpas

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    mvtouring May 8, 2007 at 10:51 PM Report Abuse

    I love weekend markets and it seem like Canberra has a lot to offer;-)

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    TheWanderingCamel Apr 19, 2007 at 8:38 AM Report Abuse

    Wait 'til you get to Perth! Years sice I was in Canberra - must come back one day - I like the sound of Mussulman curry. leyle

  • lhs1956 Mar 19, 2007 at 12:51 AM Report Abuse

    This market has a great atmosphere and was well worth a visit. The Salvadorian food I had for lunch was excellent and so was the coffee. The music was live South American and very good. Lots of beautiful jewelery and some beautiful fresh fruit.

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    Homanded Jan 10, 2007 at 7:02 PM Report Abuse

    I'd be honored if you included it. Thank you! That is sweet. Homer

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    Jim_Eliason Dec 2, 2006 at 5:16 AM Report Abuse

    nie overview of a not often visited city!

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    iandsmith Aug 11, 2006 at 3:01 PM Report Abuse

    Good useful informative tips.

  • esselmont Jul 19, 2006 at 4:52 AM Report Abuse

    My husband and I are about to make a permanent move to Canberra from the UK and I enjoyed your tips very much please add more to help us out!

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