Founded following the federation of the colonies of Australia as the seat of government for the new nation, it is Australia's largest inland city, and the eighth-largest Australian city by population.

Dec 19, 2025 · Canberra, federal capital of the Commonwealth of Australia. It occupies part of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), in southeastern Australia, and is about 150 miles (240 km) …

Explore our guide to Canberra, Australia. Experience the capital’s culture and history, monuments and galleries, and surroundings of parkland and native bush.

Natural beauty is right on your doorstep in Canberra with popular lookouts, challenging hikes, mountain bike trails in the inner suburbs. Discover waterfalls, gorges, forests, and snow …

Find the best things to do in Canberra to add to your Australia itinerary. World-class museums and galleries, food and wine, and garden parks.

Canberra was built to be the capital city of Australia, taking up all of Australian Capital Territory surrounded by the southeast of New South Wales. A planned city with national monuments, …

Iconic national attractions; riding Mount Stromlo’s bike trails; sipping our cool-climate Shiraz. Canberra offers the peak experience. It’s the best of Australia, brought together for you.

Apr 7, 2025 · Many Americans would be hard-pressed to name Australia’s capital, Canberra, or find it on a map (roughly halfway between Sydney and Melbourne). A purpose-built, planned …

Save this place to a Trip, where you can track your faves and get personalized picks as you plan. You can fit a lot into a visit to Australia’s capital city. Surrounded by nature parks, Canberra is …

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