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Science and Technology: The Canberra Deep Space...
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  • The Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex
    has recently been the focus of attention as it relayed pictures of Mars, transmitted by NASA's Pathfinder mission. At the Canberra Space Centre you can see space memorabilia. Check out what the well-dressed astronaut wears on the moon and view a piece of the Moon. A real must for everyone who is interest in space research.


    Canberra's tracking station is one of three Deep Space Communication Complexes (DSCC), which make up the global Deep Space Network (DSN) of radio antennas. The DSN's three Deep Space Communication complexes are positioned approximately 120 degrees apart to give maximum global coverage. These complexes are located in Goldstone (Mojave Desert, California, USA), near Madrid (Spain) and
    Tidbinbilla (ACT, Australia). Visit also the live web cam.


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    The Telstra Tower / Black Mountain: Here you see the Telstra...
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  • Here you see the Telstra Tower and rises 195 meters above the summit of Black Mountain and provides 360-degree views of Canberra and the surrounding countryside. Stunning views of the city can be seen by day are nights from two open viewing platforms or enclosed viewing gallery. This place is really worth a visit.
    See for more pics and info in the
    Telstra Tower travelogue please.


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    Cockington Green: Visit Great Britain in the...
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  • Visit Great Britain in the sun instead of smog, rain and cold. Cockington Green in Gold Creek offers you that. Cockington Green is a display of miniature buildings and gardens of Great Britain and is really worth a visit. Cockington Green was named after the quaint little village of
    Cockington in Torquay, Devon. In 1972, during a visit to, England, the Sarah family visited the Model Village at Babacombe near Torquay in Devon. They where so impressed that, when they returned to Australia they decided to research the possibility of construction of a similar display in Australia. After about 12 months of research into the financial viability, model construction and availability of suitable plants and shrubs, the decision was made to proceed with the project. Late in
    1976, work commenced on construction of the Main Entrance building (see picture) and landscaping the display.  I know a little garden close, Set thick with lily and red rose, Where I would wander if I might, From dewy dawn to dewy night... - The Life and Death of Jason William Morris.
    See for more info and
    pics in the Cockington Green travelogue please.


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    Galleries / Museums: Also in Gold Creek you can...
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  • Also in Gold Creek you can find the National Dinosaur Museum. Australia's largest, permanent display of dinosaurs, fossils and prehistoric material. You will come face to face with Tyrannosaurus Rex or the fossilized Sabre Tooth Tiger. There are 300 exhibits including nine full-size replica skeletons of dinosaurs plus casts of huge bones, skulls and life-sized reconstructions of three Australian dinosaurs. For fearful people: you can always have a drink first in the George Harcourt Inn (see Gold Creek travelogue) that's near ;-)  PS: The picture you see here is from their web page there my film was broken.


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    Directions:
    National Dinosaur Museum
    Gold Creek Village

    Gungahlin

    Canberra AC
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    National Parks/Reserves/Countryside: The Tidbinbilla Reserve...
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  • The Tidbinbilla Reserve where you can walk among koalas, kangaroos and wallabies and catch a glimpse of the elusive platypus. Experience Tidbinbilla's Aboriginal and European heritage. Learn about endangered species or see how many of the bird species you can spot. Walk to moist fern gullies. Only 40 minutes from the city centre, this piece of nature is one of the most beautiful places in Canberra. You can walk around here for the all day, and maybe you go more then one time. For the thirsty between us; there is a café as well! 
    See for more pictures in the
    Tidbinbilla travelogue please.


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    Australian War Memorial: The Australian War Memorial...
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  • The Australian War Memorial commemorates the sacrifice of Australian men and women who have served in the war, through its ceremonial areas, extensive exhibitions and outstanding research facilities. The focus of commemoration is the Hall of Memory, together with the Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier, the Pool of Reflection and the Roll of Honour, which lists the names of over 102,000 Australian servicemen and women who have died in war.
    See for more info and pictures in the Australian War Memorial travelogue please.


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    Parks /Gardens / Lakes: The Floriade is Australia's...
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  • The Floriade is Australia's Celebration of Spring and is a 30-day floral extravaganza. A symphony of colour, with more than a million flowers blooming 'on cue' in the Commonwealth Park of Canberra, the national capital. The Floriade is every year between mid September to mid October.
    The slide-show you see is from the Floriade in 1999.


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    Comments for Ronald_T about Canberra
    SWFC_Fan Wed Apr 12, 2006 03:54 UTC
     Super tips, Ronald! :-) I'm arriving in the Oz capital tomorrow night for a couple of days en-route to Sydney. Thanks for the great info!
    craic Wed May 5, 2004 16:05 UTC
     Well done. Great stuff.
    iandsmith Mon Sep 8, 2003 06:07 UTC
     How embarrassing; someone from the other side of the world has done the best page on our capital - congratulations!
    eviltooth Mon Jun 23, 2003 13:13 UTC
     Going to Canberra on Wed, thanks for the accommodation tip.
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