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| Australian Capital Territory, Australia |
Australia's national capital has a reputation among Australians as a bit of a sleepy hollow. The planned city is home to Australia's highest concentration of politicians and bureaucrats, keeping the meticulously modern Parliament House and High Court up and running. But if you look past the hard-working inhabitants, and the endless looping and winding circuitous roads, you will find a very beautiful and carefully constructed town.
Parliament House dominates the city-scape, and provides an obvious place for visitors to start, looming large as you travel across Lake Burley Griffin and down Commonwealth Avenue. Sitting in the shadows is the Old Parliament House, now acting as the National Portrait Gallery. Nearby you'll find the High Court, National Library, National Museum of Australia, and just across the lake, the Australian War Memorial.
The name Canberra is derived from an Aboriginal word meaning 'meeting place', and venturing out you will find any number of beautiful museums and galleries, picturesque parks and gardens, embassies, theatres, restaurants, cafes and bars.
The city itself sits within the Australian Capital Territory, around 300km south west of Sydney. Most of the surrounding area is bushland, providing many delightful daytrip and wildlife options.
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Novotel Canberra
Canberra
 |  Novotel Canberra offers premium hotel accommodation in the heart of the Nations Capital, perfectly located close to the retail, entertainment and business district. Ideal for all your Canberra hotel room accommodation needs, all 286 rooms are spacious and contemporary in design whilst featuring an a... |
Hyatt Hotel Canberra
Canberra
 |  Hyatt Hotel Canberra, the city's finest international 5 star hotel, is conveniently located in Canberra CBD, next to Australia's Parliamentary Triangle. Park Hyatt Canberra hotel in Yarralumla is just minutes from Canberra's major tourist attractions, the city centre and ACT government offices.
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Crowne Plaza Canberra
Canberra
 |  The Crowne Plaza Canberra hotel is one of Canberra’s premier hotel destinations located in heart of the nation’s capital, easy access to Canberra Airport and within walking distance to the central business district, restaurants, cafes and shops and national attractions such as Parliament House and t... |
Mantra on Northbourne Canberra
Canberra
|  Explore the nation’s capital from your stylish apartment at Mantra on Northbourne. Centrally located on the north side of Canberra’s CBD, Mantra on Northbourne is a short stroll from the city’s thriving shopping and dining precinct, business centre and a plethora of famous attractions.
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Country & Coast
10 days |  From the East Coast of New South Wales, along the Great Ocean Road of Victoria and ending in South Australia. This Coast & Country tour offers the best in three states. The Snowy Mountains, the Capital City of Canberra, an overnight stay at the beautiful town of Beechworth with its antique shops and... |
Country Getaway
3 days | The tour heads south via the Southern Highlands and the first stop is the Historic town of Berrima, famous for its gaol. Enjoy a BBQ lunch and sheep shearing demonstration at Gold Creek Station, before heading to Canberra, where you will see through Parliament House and visit the Australian War Mem... |
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