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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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St Christopher's Cathedral
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Located in Manuka, this cathedral is the seat of the Archbishop of Canberra and Goulburn. It was opened in 1939 and... more travel advice
Weekend markets
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Canberra has several weekend markets. Some are monthly (Hall Markets and Tuggeranong Homestead Markets) and some are... more travel advice
Scientists refrain from picking noses
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CSIRO Discovery Centre is a window in to the world of scientific research, literally. Located on the Black Mountain... more travel advice
Merry-Go-Round action
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Our toddler loves riding this merry-go-round so much we drive 25 minutes to take her there (when she's been a really... more travel advice
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GRIN. Hope you are having plenty of fun in Geneva....
Great tips on Canbarra. As a captial, it sounds really cosmolitan with folks from all over the world.
Hi Oisha, Found your canberra page useful to plan my trip. Thank you, Vpas
I love weekend markets and it seem like Canberra has a lot to offer;-)
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
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.
I'd be honored if you included it. Thank you! That is sweet. Homer
nie overview of a not often visited city!
Good useful informative tips.
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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