Interactive maps of hiking and biking routes around Canberra
1. You can zoom in/out using your mouse wheel, as well as move the map of Canberra with your mouse.2. This interactive map presents two modes: 'Biking Routes' and 'Hiking Routes'. Use the '+' button on the map to switch between them.
Railway and landscape maps of Canberra area
This Canberra map has two modes: 'Railway Network' and 'Landscape & Rural Map'. Use the '+' button on the map to navigate.City tours, excursions and tickets in Canberra and surroundings
Nature and parks of Australia
Australia is a State in the Southern Hemisphere occupying the smallest continent of the planet. It is located at the junction of two oceans – Pacific, and Indian. The territory of the country also includes the island of Tasmania, and several other small islands. Most of the continent is desert. The relief is represented by the Central lowland with depressions. On the elevated western platform lies the West Australian plateau. Along the east coast stretches the Great Dividing Ridge with steep eastern, and gentle western slopes turning into hilly spurs – downs. The lower mountainous range is the Eastern Australian Mountains. Australia is located in three climatic zones: subequatorial, tropical, and subtropical. When winter comes to the Northern Hemisphere, summer commences in Australia. The continent is dominated by a hot and dry climate. … OpenPhotogallery of Canberra sights
Our guide to Canberra
Attractions and active leisure
Besides various natural attractions Canberra will please visitors with a huge choice of entertainment options. The most famous nightclubs of the city are ICBM & Insomnia, Holy Grail, and En Vogue. Each of them will surely entertain its visitors with interesting evening programs and delicious original food. Big Splash Waterpark is a great choice for a family holiday. In this park visitors will find various water … Open
Cuisine and top restaurants
The majority of popular restaurants of Canberra is located in the central area of the city. However, suburban areas of the city are also not deprived of quality eating places. Many dining facilities accept visitors from early in the morning, so travellers can pamper themselves with local delicacies not only for dinner, but during the daytime as well. The famous Boat House restaurant is located just a few steps away … Open
Traditions and mentality of Canberra
The famous car festival takes place in January, and in April residents of the city and visitors from neighboring countries enjoy Subaru Rally. Regular competitions in rugby and cricket also have a lot of fans. Local stadiums are always full of energetic spectators. A huge number of travellers arrive in Canberra during the days of Floriade Flower Festival that starts in late September. This colorful event attracts … Open
Travel guide to Canberra
In Canberra there are also remarkable historical sites. An excellent example is the old house of Parliament. This building was built in 1927. From the moment of construction, parliament was surrounded by luxurious gardens. They were preserved here and now, beautiful gardens became available for walks in 2004, when parliament vacated the building. In 1992 in the historic building, an interesting museum dedicated to … Open
Canberra for children - what to visit
There is a beautiful water park in Canberra, which is also popular among vacationers with children. It is the Big Splash Waterpark, which is suitable for recreation with children of various ages. There is a special shallow pool for children of preschool age on its territory, as well as many slides of various levels of complexity. The water park is outdoors, and its territory is decorated with a lot of living plants … Open
Shopping, streets and outlets
Hyperdome is another popular shopping center that is located at some distance from the city center. More than 200 shops with all kinds of goods are open at Hyperdome. As many of these shops offer trendy apparel and accessories for young people, this shopping center is particularly popular with the youth. Moreover, there is a scene in Hyperdome, so it often hosts music concerts, dancing performances, and modern art … Open