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about canberra

Situated between Sydney and Melbourne, Canberra is a young and vibrant multicultural city that reflects and tells the story of Australia. Discover a city in a park featuring a kaleidoscope of colours and experiences that unfold with four distinct seasons. Explore the great outdoors among the leafy surrounds or venture into national parks and get up close to native Australian wildlife.

The capital offers visitors an abundance of world class festivals and events, outdoor activities, natural beauty and family friendly attractions that will entertain and excite. The Canberra food scene is red hot and our local arts movement is thriving. Tempt your tastebuds at stylish restaurants, bars and cafes or spend the day sampling award-winning cool climate wines at one of more than 30 boutique cellar doors in the Canberra region.

 

Arts & Culture

Canberra has a thriving creative and visual arts scene that shines through its amazing museums and galleries.

Canberra is home to Australia’s best cultural attractions. From privately owned galleries such as Beaver Galleries, to the creative arts hubs such as Kingston (home of the Canberra Glassworks and the Old Bus Depot Markets), there’s something for every art lover.

Collections that hold and tell the story of the nation are housed in Canberra’s cultural attractions such as the National Gallery of Australia, the National Museum of Australia, the National Portrait Gallery, the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, the National Library of Australia and the National Film and Sound Archive. And that’s just a sample.

Food & Wine

With over 300 restaurants, cafes and bars to choose from you won’t stay that way for long in Canberra.

The city has a broad multicultural population so you can find international cuisine from all corners of the globe.

The Sydney Morning Herald’s 2016 Good Food Guide puts Aubergine, Temporada, Waters Edge, Monster Kitchen and Bar, Eightysix, Malamay, Courgette, Ottoman, Pialligo Estate Farmhouse, Lilotang and Lanterne Rooms high on its list, and you’ll find amazing food offerings in Braddon, the city centre, Kingston, Manuka and NewActon.

You will, of course, need good wine to accompany it. Choose from Canberra restaurants’ fab wine lists, or pick something from the local region. The rural countryside around the ACT is now home to more than 30 cellar doors, all within a 30 minute drive from the city. And we haven’t even got started on our craft brewery list.

Map and More Information

Please click here to download a map of Canberra's CBD and more information.