Australian Capital Territory Landmarks

• The Nations capital, located within the State of New South Wales
• A purpose built city, designed by the American architect Walter Burley Griffin, that took into account the topography of the land and was a grand scheme of a great triangle of avenues and a man made lake
• The National Capital Exhibition is the perfect place to commence your visit to Canberra, giving a complete overview of the design and building of the city, and includes the history associated with aboriginal occupation through to the arrival of early European settlers
• All of Australia’s unique animals can be seen at the National Zoo and Aquarium
• Pay homage to Australia’s heroes at the Australian War Memorial
• Home to Floriade, a 30 day festival that celebrates Spring; held annually from mid September to mid October, and for year round enthusiasts a visit to the Australian National Botanic Gardens is a must
• Home to the Australian Government, visitors can see parliament when in session and can also visit both the old and new houses of parliament
• The world’s most secure currency, Australia’s, is minted in Canberra at the Royal Australian Mint, where tours are available daily
• Art Galleries in Canberra house some of the worlds finest artworks with choices including the National Gallery of Australia, The National Portrait Gallery, The Canberra Museum and Gallery and The Nolan Gallery,
• Cockington Green Garden, wonderful gardens and townships in miniature
• The highest court in the land is in Canberra, The High Court of Australia
• Other national ‘must sees’ also include The Australian Institute of Sport, National Archives, The National Gallery, The National Library and The National Museum
• History is rich in Canberra and visits are worthwhile to Blundells Cottage, Bywong Gold Mining Township, Calthorpes’ House, Duntroon House, Lanyon Homestead and Tuggeranong Homestead
• Science and Technology buffs will adore Canberra and can readily explore at the Canberra Observatory, CSIRO Discovery Centre, Mt Stromlo Observatory, Telstra Tower and Tidbinbilla
• Markets offer a diversity of choices for visitors from epicurean delights to arts and crafts; Belconnen Fresh Foods Market, Boulevard Markets; Bungendore Markets, Canberra Saturday Markets, Gorman House Markets, Kambah Village Markets, Old Bus Depot Markets, Canberra Stamp Market; Queanbeyan Rotary Cottage Markets and Tuggeranong Homestead Community Markets