Best Visiting Spots In Canberra

Canberra is the largest inland city and the capital of Australia. Home to major governmental buildings such as the High Court or the Parliament House, the city of Canberra is one of the most beautiful cities on the Australian continent.

The best way to visit Canberra is by renting a car and purchasing a local tourist map. Tourist attractions are scattered throughout the city and you will enjoy driving from one place to another instead of using the local public transport system. The parking lots are almost everywhere and parking prices are quite affordable.

A popular place to visit in Canberra is the Australian War Memorial. The memorial was constructed after the Second World War to commemorate the brave men and women that died during the war. The memorial has a small museum where various war exhibits can be viewed.

You can choose to take a family trip to the National Dinosaur Museum as your kids will love the idea. Situated on the grounds of the village of Gold Creek, the museum is the largest one of its kind in the southern hemisphere. Old fossils of plants, fish and of dinosaurs that were found on the Australian continent are on display. Take the time to stop in the souvenir shop for a moment and you will find plenty of fun tokens.

The Black Mountain Tower one prominent local landmark you should not miss. This communication tower offers a great view of the entire city. You can peer out over the city from the observation deck located at more than 30 meters above the ground. Visitors can also enjoy a great dinner at the revolving restaurant atop the tower while taking in the most beautiful sights of the whole country. The tower also features a cafe and a gift shop.

Not far away from Canberra you will find the Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, home to one of the most iconic animals in Australia. Kangaroos, koalas and emu birds can be watched in their natural environment via one of the many bushwalk tours through the park.

If you are in the mood to spend some money while having a great time, visit the Casino Canberra. This was the first legal casino in Canberra. You can enjoy all regular casino play here from blackjack to roulette. However, you will see not see poker game machines, as a local ban on poker machines in casinos is still enforced. Instead you can find these machines in bars and pubs.

A trip to the beginnings of Canberra will leadyou to the Blundells' Cottage. This old stone cottage is now a museum dedicated to the early pioneers of the land. The life of the first pioneers is shown in the museum along with a collection of items and artifacts from the time period.

While in Canberra, you should try the local beer. Produced in one of two boutique breweries from traditional beer recipes, the beer has a great flavor and a unique taste. The handcrafted beer can be found at the Wig and Pen English Pub and Brewery and at the Zierholz Premium Brewery, so make sure not to leave before you visit these two genuine beer loving places.