Discover the vision of Walter Burley Griffin with the tree lined avenues, spectacular lake views and spacious parks of central Canberra. Visit Canberra's magnificent museums, or see our country and people through the eyes of artists at the National Gallery of Australia, tour Australia's Parliament House, or feel the courage of our Anzacs, view an Australian icon like Phar Lap’s heart at the National Museum of Australia.
The region covers a large area of the south east of New South Wales where local winemakers will greet you at their cellar door. Spend days exploring the quaint and historic townships that reflect the different eras of Australian history.
The adventurous can see the great outdoors on the fantastic cycle paths or explore Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve or Namadgi National Park.
Must Do
- Tales of wartime valour at the Australian War Memorial.
- Visit the country’s best art collection at the National Gallery of Australia.
- Experience the nation’s images and sounds at the National Museum of Australia.
- Fascinating interactive science and technology at Questacon.
- A weekend boat cruise on Lake Burley Griffin.
- Cockington Green Gardens offers its visitors an experience you will not find anywhere else.
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