The CanberraTour Guide
Sightseeing
The Australian War Memorial is Australia's national memorial to the members of its armed forces and supporting organisations who have died or participated in wars involving the Commonwealth of Australia and some conflicts involving personnel from the Australian colonies prior to Federation. Opened in 1941, the memorial includes an extensive national military museum. Being one of Australia's most popular tourist destinations it is expected that it can take from 2-3 hrs up to an entire day to visit here depending on the depth of your interest.
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Australian War Memorial
Treloar Crescent (top of Anzac Parade)The Australian War Memorial is Australia's national memorial to the members of its armed forces and supporting organisations who have died or participated in wars involving the Commonwealth of Australia and some conflicts involving personnel from the Australian colonies prior to Federation. Opened in 1941, the memorial includes an extensive national military museum. Being one of Australia's most popular tourist destinations it is expected that it can take from 2-3 hrs up to an entire day to visit here depending on the depth of your interest.
The National Museum of Australia brings to life the rich and diverse stories of Australia through compelling objects, ideas and events. We focus on Indigenous histories and cultures, European settlement and our interaction with the environment.
Website: www.nma.gov.au
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Nacionalni muzej Australije
Lawson CrescentThe National Museum of Australia brings to life the rich and diverse stories of Australia through compelling objects, ideas and events. We focus on Indigenous histories and cultures, European settlement and our interaction with the environment.
Website: www.nma.gov.au
Questacon - The National Science and Technology Centre aims to be a world leader in presenting innovative and interactive science exhibitions that are designed to excite and inspire.
Website: www.questacon.edu.au
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Questacon - Nacionalni centar za znanost i tehnologiju
King Edward TerraceQuestacon - The National Science and Technology Centre aims to be a world leader in presenting innovative and interactive science exhibitions that are designed to excite and inspire.
Website: www.questacon.edu.au
The National Arboretum Canberra is a mosaic of living forests and gardens offering breathtaking views, unique experiences, and a world-class entertainment and events hub including the award-winning Margaret Whitlam Pavilion and the popular Village Centre.
With over 44,000 rare and endangered trees across a 250-hectare site, the Arboretum is a place of beauty, conservation, science research, education, tourism and recreation.
Website: www.nationalarboretum.act.gov.au
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Nacionalni arboretum Canberra
Forest DriveThe National Arboretum Canberra is a mosaic of living forests and gardens offering breathtaking views, unique experiences, and a world-class entertainment and events hub including the award-winning Margaret Whitlam Pavilion and the popular Village Centre.
With over 44,000 rare and endangered trees across a 250-hectare site, the Arboretum is a place of beauty, conservation, science research, education, tourism and recreation.
Website: www.nationalarboretum.act.gov.au
Parliament House was opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on 9 May 1988. It was the biggest building project undertaken in Australia since the construction of the Snowy Mountain Hydro-electric Scheme in the 1960s. Ten thousand people worked on the construction of the building, which is built almost entirely of Australian materials.
Website: www.aph.gov.au
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Parliament House
Parliament DriveParliament House was opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on 9 May 1988. It was the biggest building project undertaken in Australia since the construction of the Snowy Mountain Hydro-electric Scheme in the 1960s. Ten thousand people worked on the construction of the building, which is built almost entirely of Australian materials.
Website: www.aph.gov.au
Tidbinbilla Tracking Station (now Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex) Tidbinbilla. Tidbinbilla (Australian Capital Territory) tracking station was developed for communicating with deep space probes and to add support to the early crewed missions. Prime Minister, Sir Robert Menzies, officially opened the station on the 19th of March 1965. This complex is the only NASA tracking station in the southern hemisphere.
Website: www.cdscc.nasa.gov
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CSIRO - Tidbinbilla - Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex
421 Discovery DrTidbinbilla Tracking Station (now Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex) Tidbinbilla. Tidbinbilla (Australian Capital Territory) tracking station was developed for communicating with deep space probes and to add support to the early crewed missions. Prime Minister, Sir Robert Menzies, officially opened the station on the 19th of March 1965. This complex is the only NASA tracking station in the southern hemisphere.
Website: www.cdscc.nasa.gov
The National Zoo and Aquarium (NZA) first opened in 1990 as the National Aquarium. The Aquarium consisted of approximately 30 different species, a large restaurant and function area, with its main feature being a large 1.5 million litre aquarium with an underwater viewing tunnel. This was reportedly the first of its type in the world and was manufactured by a local Canberra company. The Aquarium was situated on around 7 hectares of land which also incorporated a series of outdoor ponds and streams for trout farming. The Aquarium struggled both financially and with some of the major exhibits and within 3 years of opening had been sold to another operator.
This phase of the facility lasted around five years. During this period, the new operator added several outdoor exhibits that consisted mainly of native wildlife. The large aquarium was converted from saltwater to freshwater to reduce costs. The overall theme of the facility changed in an attempt to meet the demands of a large Asian inbound tourist market into the ACT and offered an “Australian” experience that incorporated the wildlife park aspects as well as other activities such as fly fishing in the trout ponds, sheep shearing and boomerang throwing demonstrations.
Website: nationalzoo.com.au
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Nacionalni zoološki vrt i akvarij
999 Lady Denman DrThe National Zoo and Aquarium (NZA) first opened in 1990 as the National Aquarium. The Aquarium consisted of approximately 30 different species, a large restaurant and function area, with its main feature being a large 1.5 million litre aquarium with an underwater viewing tunnel. This was reportedly the first of its type in the world and was manufactured by a local Canberra company. The Aquarium was situated on around 7 hectares of land which also incorporated a series of outdoor ponds and streams for trout farming. The Aquarium struggled both financially and with some of the major exhibits and within 3 years of opening had been sold to another operator.
This phase of the facility lasted around five years. During this period, the new operator added several outdoor exhibits that consisted mainly of native wildlife. The large aquarium was converted from saltwater to freshwater to reduce costs. The overall theme of the facility changed in an attempt to meet the demands of a large Asian inbound tourist market into the ACT and offered an “Australian” experience that incorporated the wildlife park aspects as well as other activities such as fly fishing in the trout ponds, sheep shearing and boomerang throwing demonstrations.
Website: nationalzoo.com.au
Discover the stunning diversity of native Australian plants, right here in Canberra
Nestled in the foothills of Black Mountain, the Australian National Botanic Gardens is the perfect retreat from the rush of city life.
Come to the Gardens, breathe in the fresh air, listen to the birds and watch the trees sway with the breeze. Take a stroll beneath the canopy of the Rainforest Gully, enjoy a coffee or a massage, and leave feeling rejuvenated.
With over 4,500 species on display, the Gardens is the only place where you can see the true variety of native Australian plants in one location.
Check out: parksaustralia.gov.au/botanic-gardens
Website: parksaustralia.gov.au/botanic-gardens
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Australski nacionalni botanički vrtovi
Clunies Ross StreetDiscover the stunning diversity of native Australian plants, right here in Canberra
Nestled in the foothills of Black Mountain, the Australian National Botanic Gardens is the perfect retreat from the rush of city life.
Come to the Gardens, breathe in the fresh air, listen to the birds and watch the trees sway with the breeze. Take a stroll beneath the canopy of the Rainforest Gully, enjoy a coffee or a massage, and leave feeling rejuvenated.
With over 4,500 species on display, the Gardens is the only place where you can see the true variety of native Australian plants in one location.
Check out: parksaustralia.gov.au/botanic-gardens
Website: parksaustralia.gov.au/botanic-gardens
Telstra Tower is Canberra's iconic telecommunication tower rising 195.2 meters above the summit of Black Mountain in Australia's capital city.
It is not only a landmark and one of Canberra's most visited tourist destinations but also offers 360 degree panoramic views of Canberra and its surrounding countryside from an indoor observation deck, two outdoor viewing platforms and Executive Briefing Centre - meeting rooms.
As well as the telecommunications facilities the tower also has a cafe with Canberra's best views, a Conference Centre offering spectacular outlooks and state of the art AV. The lower level of the Tower's entrance foyer, houses the Telstra Heritage Exhibition which traces the history of Australian telecommunications as well as a theatre showcasing a video, produced shortly after the Tower opened in 1980 on the tower's design and construction.
From the observation deck, you will be captivated by the 360 degree views over Canberra.
Opening Hours & Prices
Telstra Tower viewing gallery is open from 9.00 am - 10.00 pm, the Coffee Shop 9.00am till 9.00pm, every day of the year, including Christmas Day and Good Friday.
Adults $7.50
Aged pensioners $3.00
Children 4-16 years $3.00
Children under 4 years Free
Family Pass (2 adults & 2 children) $17
100 Black Mountain Drive, Acton A.C.T. 2601
Telephone: 02 6230 0907
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Telstra toranj
100 Black Mountain DrTelstra Tower is Canberra's iconic telecommunication tower rising 195.2 meters above the summit of Black Mountain in Australia's capital city.
It is not only a landmark and one of Canberra's most visited tourist destinations but also offers 360 degree panoramic views of Canberra and its surrounding countryside from an indoor observation deck, two outdoor viewing platforms and Executive Briefing Centre - meeting rooms.
As well as the telecommunications facilities the tower also has a cafe with Canberra's best views, a Conference Centre offering spectacular outlooks and state of the art AV. The lower level of the Tower's entrance foyer, houses the Telstra Heritage Exhibition which traces the history of Australian telecommunications as well as a theatre showcasing a video, produced shortly after the Tower opened in 1980 on the tower's design and construction.
From the observation deck, you will be captivated by the 360 degree views over Canberra.
Opening Hours & Prices
Telstra Tower viewing gallery is open from 9.00 am - 10.00 pm, the Coffee Shop 9.00am till 9.00pm, every day of the year, including Christmas Day and Good Friday.
Adults $7.50
Aged pensioners $3.00
Children 4-16 years $3.00
Children under 4 years Free
Family Pass (2 adults & 2 children) $17
100 Black Mountain Drive, Acton A.C.T. 2601
Telephone: 02 6230 0907
Mount Ainslie borders on the inner suburbs of Campbell, Ainslie and Hackett and is named in honour of James Ainslie, a 19th-century settler who was the overseer on Duntroon, a large property in the area.
Photograph showing the view from Mount Ainslie, taken in the 1930s by an unknown photographer.
The Mount Ainslie tourist outlook, one of Canberra's most popular, provides excellent views of central Canberra and Red Hill to the south and Black Mountain to the west especially towards sunset. According to an article written in 1922, this outlook 'will afford an ever changing bird's eye and panoramic picture of the city's buildings and beauty spots, as well as of the lovely plains that run to join the Yass Plains on the north.' An air beacon located at the summit is part of the national capital's air navigation system guiding air traffic towards the nearby Canberra Airport.
A walking trail which leads from the back of the Australian War Memorial, called the Mount Ainslie Kokoda summit trail, is well maintained with steps and is paved. The trail is used by around 200 people each day. It has a number of plaques commemorating the battles fought in World War II in the Kokoda Trail in Papua New Guinea, with the plaques set out as though it was on the Kokoda Trail. A quarry is located around 200 metres (660 ft) from the peak.
Panorama of the site for Canberra taken from Mt. Ainslie, 1910s / Frank Boland
Mount Ainslie is the northernmost point of a land axis, planned by Walter Burley Griffin, that stretches through North and South Canberra. This axis takes in the Australian War Memorial and the old and new Parliament Houses. In 1912, Burley won the international design competition for the capital and called the area an 'irregular amphitheatre'. The design included his wife's inputs and thus the view from the summit of Mount Aisle was named as Marion Mahony Griffin in 2013.
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Promatračnica na Mount Ainslieju
20 Mount Ainslie DrMount Ainslie borders on the inner suburbs of Campbell, Ainslie and Hackett and is named in honour of James Ainslie, a 19th-century settler who was the overseer on Duntroon, a large property in the area.
Photograph showing the view from Mount Ainslie, taken in the 1930s by an unknown photographer.
The Mount Ainslie tourist outlook, one of Canberra's most popular, provides excellent views of central Canberra and Red Hill to the south and Black Mountain to the west especially towards sunset. According to an article written in 1922, this outlook 'will afford an ever changing bird's eye and panoramic picture of the city's buildings and beauty spots, as well as of the lovely plains that run to join the Yass Plains on the north.' An air beacon located at the summit is part of the national capital's air navigation system guiding air traffic towards the nearby Canberra Airport.
A walking trail which leads from the back of the Australian War Memorial, called the Mount Ainslie Kokoda summit trail, is well maintained with steps and is paved. The trail is used by around 200 people each day. It has a number of plaques commemorating the battles fought in World War II in the Kokoda Trail in Papua New Guinea, with the plaques set out as though it was on the Kokoda Trail. A quarry is located around 200 metres (660 ft) from the peak.
Panorama of the site for Canberra taken from Mt. Ainslie, 1910s / Frank Boland
Mount Ainslie is the northernmost point of a land axis, planned by Walter Burley Griffin, that stretches through North and South Canberra. This axis takes in the Australian War Memorial and the old and new Parliament Houses. In 1912, Burley won the international design competition for the capital and called the area an 'irregular amphitheatre'. The design included his wife's inputs and thus the view from the summit of Mount Aisle was named as Marion Mahony Griffin in 2013.
Experience our exhibitions, tours and talks in person at the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra. Located in Canberra, in the Parliamentary Triangle and near Lake Burley Griffin, the National Gallery of Australia is open from 10am to 5pm daily.
Website: nga.gov.au
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National Gallery of Australia
Parkes Place EastExperience our exhibitions, tours and talks in person at the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra. Located in Canberra, in the Parliamentary Triangle and near Lake Burley Griffin, the National Gallery of Australia is open from 10am to 5pm daily.
Website: nga.gov.au
The National Portrait Gallery in Canberra is a collection of portraits of prominent Australians (by birth or association) who are important in their field of endeavour or whose life sets them apart as an individual of long-term public interest.
Website: www.portrait.gov.au
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Nacionalna galerija portreta
King Edward TerraceThe National Portrait Gallery in Canberra is a collection of portraits of prominent Australians (by birth or association) who are important in their field of endeavour or whose life sets them apart as an individual of long-term public interest.
Website: www.portrait.gov.au
A shady spot on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River, Casuarina Sands is host to a number of river beaches and also makes the perfect spot for a picnic on a warm day.
The river flows a little faster here so don't float aimlessly too far out, but the water is perfect for kayaking, canoeing, fishing or river swimming.
The spot has barbecues, toilet facilities and a playground.
It connects to the 27-kilometre Murrumbidgee Discovery Track, linking it up to a couple of other swimming spots on this list.
Casuarina Sands is just off Cotter Road, about a 20-minute drive from the city centre.
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Casuarina Sands Reserve
A shady spot on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River, Casuarina Sands is host to a number of river beaches and also makes the perfect spot for a picnic on a warm day.
The river flows a little faster here so don't float aimlessly too far out, but the water is perfect for kayaking, canoeing, fishing or river swimming.
The spot has barbecues, toilet facilities and a playground.
It connects to the 27-kilometre Murrumbidgee Discovery Track, linking it up to a couple of other swimming spots on this list.
Casuarina Sands is just off Cotter Road, about a 20-minute drive from the city centre.
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With a 500-metre stretch of tranquil water, Kambah Pool is the perfect spot for swimmers and canoers alike.
There's a nice wide sandy beach for relaxing, and the area is heavily vegetated and very bushy.
On the northern end of the pool (heavily signposted) is a well-protected nudist bathing area where you can often find naturalists bathing or meditating in peace.
It's a steep walk back up to the car park where you'll find a toilet block.
Kambah Pool is just off Kambah Pool Road, about 20 minutes south-west of the city centre.
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Kambah Pool
With a 500-metre stretch of tranquil water, Kambah Pool is the perfect spot for swimmers and canoers alike.
There's a nice wide sandy beach for relaxing, and the area is heavily vegetated and very bushy.
On the northern end of the pool (heavily signposted) is a well-protected nudist bathing area where you can often find naturalists bathing or meditating in peace.
It's a steep walk back up to the car park where you'll find a toilet block.
Kambah Pool is just off Kambah Pool Road, about 20 minutes south-west of the city centre.
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Gold Creek Village in Canberra’s Gungahlin region is home to some of Canberra’s family attractions and adventures. Cockington Green Gardens, Canberra Walk In Aviary, Canberra Reptile Zoo and the National Dinosaur Museum and The George Harcourt Inn Pub.
Website: https://visitcanberra.com.au/our-neighbourhoods/north-canberra/gold-creek-village
Gold Creek Village
48 O'Hanlon PlaceGold Creek Village in Canberra’s Gungahlin region is home to some of Canberra’s family attractions and adventures. Cockington Green Gardens, Canberra Walk In Aviary, Canberra Reptile Zoo and the National Dinosaur Museum and The George Harcourt Inn Pub.
Website: https://visitcanberra.com.au/our-neighbourhoods/north-canberra/gold-creek-village
Tidbinbilla offers outstanding wildlife and natural walking experiences. Discover this beautiful valley and its natural landscape. Enjoy the range of walking trails, meander through the Sanctuary wetlands, find a koala in the eucalypt forest, or take a full day hike to the top of the Tidbinbilla Range.
Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve is a 54.5 square kilometres protected area, on the fringe of Namadgi National Park. Tidbinbilla is a short 40min drive from the capital city of Australia, Canberra, in the Australian Capital Territory.
Address: Paddys River Rd, Paddys River ACT 2620
Hours: Open 7:30am ⋅ Close 8pm
Phone: (02) 6207 7921
Area: 54.5 km²
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Tidbinbilla Visitor Centre
Tidbinbilla Reserve Road Tidbinbilla offers outstanding wildlife and natural walking experiences. Discover this beautiful valley and its natural landscape. Enjoy the range of walking trails, meander through the Sanctuary wetlands, find a koala in the eucalypt forest, or take a full day hike to the top of the Tidbinbilla Range.
Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve is a 54.5 square kilometres protected area, on the fringe of Namadgi National Park. Tidbinbilla is a short 40min drive from the capital city of Australia, Canberra, in the Australian Capital Territory.
Address: Paddys River Rd, Paddys River ACT 2620
Hours: Open 7:30am ⋅ Close 8pm
Phone: (02) 6207 7921
Area: 54.5 km²
A secluded watering hole at the edge of Gibraltar Creek Pine Forest, Gibraltar Falls is a little harder to access but worth it for the breathtaking view of the falls and the tranquil swimming spots.
Like a natural infinity pool, bathers safely relax as the water falls off spectacularly behind them into the untouched beauty of the forest.
A nearby car park hosts barbecue facilities, a picnic shelter and a toilet block, although it's a short "rock hop" between there and the swimming hole.
Gibraltar Falls is just off Corin Road on the edge of the Brindabellas, about 40 minutes from the city centre.
Gibraltar Falls
A secluded watering hole at the edge of Gibraltar Creek Pine Forest, Gibraltar Falls is a little harder to access but worth it for the breathtaking view of the falls and the tranquil swimming spots.
Like a natural infinity pool, bathers safely relax as the water falls off spectacularly behind them into the untouched beauty of the forest.
A nearby car park hosts barbecue facilities, a picnic shelter and a toilet block, although it's a short "rock hop" between there and the swimming hole.
Gibraltar Falls is just off Corin Road on the edge of the Brindabellas, about 40 minutes from the city centre.