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Exploring Canberra

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Canberra is the capital of Australia and the 150 kilometers from the coast, the country's largest inland city. The name Canberra is derived from the Aboriginal word 'Kamberra' which means 'meeting place.' The city has a population of 325,000.

Canberra is a city of broad streets, green parks and elegant buildings. The city was designed by architect Walter Burley Griffin whose design based on circles and axes was similar to streets of Washington, DC and Paris.

CAPITAL TERRITORY

In 1911, the Australian Government claimed more than 2,000 square kilometers from New South Wales to form the national capital.

NATURAL WORLD

Commonwealth Park sits on the edge of Lake Burley Griffin. Nearby is the Australian National Botanical Gardens.

The Mulligans Flat Woodlands Sanctuary is on the border of of one of Canberra's newest suburbs. The fenced area of endangered box-gum woodland will be used to reintroduce birds and marsupials.

Canberra's Explore Program features 'wild!' activities at Namadgi National Park, Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve and Canberra Nature Park. There are ranger-guided tours and self-guided walks.

CULTURE

Cultural attractions include the National Museum, National Gallery, the National Science and Technology Centre, The War Museum, the Australian Institute of Sport, the Royal Australian Mint, Old and New Parliament Houses, the War Memorial, the National Library, and the quaint Cockington Green .

CCAS is one of a national network of contemporary arts organizations with a diverse program of exhibitions, performances, artists’ talks and publications aims provide opportunities for artists to exhibit their work within a context of current national and international practice.

The Australian of the Year Walk shoreline on Lake Burley Griffin between the National Library of Australia and the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge is marked by 100 concrete pillars honoring the winners of the Australian of the Year Award. The pillars are in five groups of 20, with a staggered arrangement laterally along five metal dividers between six lines of dark paving stones.

Questacon is committed to the promotion, awareness and understanding of science and technology.

MARKETS

The Old Bus Depot Market is held every Sunday at 27 Wentworth Avenue.

SPORT

Canberra hosts the Canberra Raiders and the Brumbies who play rugby league and rugby union respectively, and who have both been champions of their leagues. Both teams play their home games at Canberra Stadium

POLITICS

As the seat of the government of Australia, Canberra is the site of the Old Parliament House, the High Court of Australia and numerous government departments and agencies.

POP CULTURE

In Community Development through Tourism, author Sue Beeton writes: "Many Australians argue that Canberra has no 'soul' or sense of community and has difficulty attracting tourists, demonstrating the difficulties surrounding created communities."

HISTORY

After the Commonwealth Federation was created, the site of Canberra was selected for the location of the nation's capital in 1908. It was a compromise that created something new instead of choosing among Melbourne and Sydney.

NEARBY

Canberra is located near the Brindabella National Park, approximately 150 kilometers (93 miles) inland from Australia's east coast. The park has recreational opportunities for bushwalking, mountain biking,bird watching and nature study.

Namadgi National Park makes up more than half of the Australian Capital Territory. The northwest section of the park lies just to the south of Canberra's suburbs. To the southwest the park joins Kosciuszko National Park and the Bimberi and Scabby Range nature reserves with Brindabella National Park on the northeastern border.

b Namadgi National Park - John McRae


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TRANSPORTATION -- Canberra Airport (code: CBR)

The train trip between Sydney and Canberra takes about three and a half hours.


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b Current time in Canberra
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b Canberra Cycling Club
b Get out there!
b National Parks Association of the ACT
b Territory and Municipal Services
b Canberra Tourism
b Australian Science Foundation



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