Canberra, the capital city of Australia, is located to the south east of New South Wales. The political and administrative center of Australia, Canberra, abounds with beautiful galleries and historic national monuments. Canberra is also an area of stunning natural beauty. National Gallery of Australia, Australian National Botanic Gardens and Lake Burley Griffins are just some of the awesome places to visit in the capital city of Australia. To discover more about the interesting places you can explore in Canberra, read on.
Here Are 5 Intersting Places To Visit In Canberra:
1. Australian War Memorial
The main aim of the Australian War memorial, a world-class museum, shrine and extensive archive, is to commemorate the lives of the nearly 1, 02,000 brave soldiers who laid down their lives during war.
This museum is located at the zenith of ANZAC Parade in Canberra.
Housed inside this massive sandstone structure, which is topped by a gleaming copper sheathed dome, are rare photographs, art work and important records – all of which relate to war. These stellar exhibits help people, especially Australians, to decipher, appreciate and remember the everlasting impact of war on Australian society.
2. National Gallery of Australia
The National Gallery of Australia is located along the shores of Lake Burley Griffin. This world class art gallery was established in 1967, opened its doors to the general public in 1982. National Gallery of Australia which houses over 1, 66,000 works of art has the unique distinction of being one of the largest art galleries in the Australian continent. The numerous exhibit halls at the National Gallery display Aboriginal and Torres Strait Art, Australian Art, International Art and Asian Art.
3. Australian National Botanic Gardens
Australian National Botanic Garden in Canberra is located just a short hop from the main city center. The botanic garden displays a wide array of native plants (nearly 78,000) from the different regions of Australia. The Australian National Botanic Gardens is located on the lower slopes of the Black Mountains. A visit to the Botanic Garden is a wonderful chance to learn more about the Australia’s unique habitats and its wonderful plant diversity.
4. Lake Burley Griffin
The lovely Lake Griffin is the centerpiece of Canberra. This large artificial body was created in 1963, when the Molonglo River was dammed. Named after Walter Burley Griffin, the original designer of Canberra, the lake has become the perfect locale to enjoy a plethora of water sports like kayaking, swimming, sailing, stand up paddle boarding and sailing.
5. Mount Ainslie
Enjoy breathtaking views of the beautiful city of Canberra from atop Mount Ainslie. Mount Ainslie (2766 ft) is located in the northeastern suburbs of Canberra, just behind the Australian War Memorial. At the base of this majestic mountain lies the Remembrance Nature Park. Kokoda Track, Remembrance Nature Trail and Mount Ainslie Walking Trail are some of the well laid out hiking trails on Mount Ainslie. A walk along any of these trails is a wonderful way to discover the natural bush land as well as the endemic flora and fauna of this region.
