Aussie Vacations

Canberra, Australia’s capital city prides itself on the diversity of ways locals and visitors can spend their time within its boundaries. There are the obvious things to do you would expect from the national capital, with the Old and New Parliament Houses, the National Library, the Australian War Museum and the National Gallery of Australia. Canberra also boasts a multicultural and artistic way of life, revealed through events like Floriade, The Canberra International Music Festival and The National Multicultural Festival.

The vision of Walter Burley Griffin was the driving force behind Canberra’s appearance. Centre stage to this vision is Lake Burley Griffin and Capital Hill which play host to many of Canberra’s events, the one off National Sorry Day and the annual Shorething Music Festival are two well known examples. The lake is also popular for yachts when the Canberra weather allows.

Canberra also has a rich sporting history. The Australian Institute of Sport produces many top class sports stars, and is home of the two popular football clubs, the ACT Brumbies of the Super 14 rugby competition and the Canberra Raiders of the National Rugby League.

Touching just the surface here, Canberra news documents the daily things going on in the city. If you’re visiting Canberra, be sure to plan ahead,  there’s much on offer that wouldn’t want to be missed.