Oracle of DelphiCanberra - The Nation's Capital
October 29th 2007 20:30
Canberra, the capital of Australia, is a modern city set within leafy surrounds and offers a vast array of national attractions that embodies the essence of Australia's culture, history and our unique way of life.
With a population in excess of 300,000, it is Australia's largest inland city and home to the Australian government Parliament House, the High Court of Australia and numerous government departments and agencies.
Canberrans live in a planned city; laid out on two perpendicular axes: a water axis stretching along Lake Burley Griffin, and a ceremonial land axis stretching from Parliament House on Capital Hill north-eastward along ANZAC Parade to the Australian War Memorial at the foot of Mt Ainslie.
Organised into a hierarchy of districts, town and group centres, local suburbs as well as other industrial areas and villages, there are seven districts consisting of many smaller suburbs.
Due to its inland location, Canberra experiences hot, dry summers (32 °C ) and cold winters (-5 °C) with heavy fog and frequent frosts.
As the capital of the country, Canberra boasts many national monuments and tourist attractions namely, the Australian War Memorial, Australian National Botanic Gardens, National Gallery of Australia and Telstra Tower (also known as Black Mountain Tower).
During the spring season, Canberra celebrates with a festival of flower and entertainment called the Floriade. Held annually at Commonwealth Park, it is considered the most important regular event for tourism in the ACT and the largest flower festival in the Southern hemisphere.
Canberrans enjoy a vast array of cuisines with many Chinese, Malaysian and Italian restaurants located in the City Centre, Dickson and Manuka.
For those planning on visiting the ACT, try and plan your visit to coincide with the wonderful Floriade festival in mid September to mid October. The weather is at its best during this time of the year and make sure you visit at least some of the following attractions.
Australian War Memorial
The Australian War Memorial in Canberra ranks among the world's great national monuments. Sharply etched grandeur and dignity in its stylised Byzantine profile, contrast with a distinctively Australian setting among lawns and eucalypts, at the head of a wide ceremonial avenue: ANZAC Parade. Kangaroos, occasionally straying from nearby bushy hills, add to the physical impact.
Treloar Crescent
Campbell ACT 2612
AUSTRALIA
Floriade
Every spring, Canberra's Commonwealth Park is transformed into a tapestry of colour with more than a million bulbs and annuals in bloom at this month-long free festival.
Commonwealth Park
Australian Parliament House
The home of Australia's Parliament and the meeting place of the nation, Parliament House is located on a 32-hectare site on Capital Hill and is the focal point of Canberra, the capital city of Australia.
The unique blend of impressive architecture, a stunning art collection and beautiful landscape makes Parliament House one of Australia's most significant and popular cultural attractions.
Lake Burley Griffin
Lake Burley Griffin is Canberra's centerpiece and a significant number of national institutions and national public places are located on or near its shores.
The lake and surrounding areas are used for a wide range of recreational activities. There are lovely parks for picnics and areas for swimming as well as walking tracks and cycling paths.
Located on the lake is the Captain Cook Water Jet. Powered by two 560 kilowatt electric motors driving four stage centrifugal pumps, the water jet throws approximately six tons of water into the air at any instant, reaching a maximum height of 147 metres.
With a population in excess of 300,000, it is Australia's largest inland city and home to the Australian government Parliament House, the High Court of Australia and numerous government departments and agencies.
Canberrans live in a planned city; laid out on two perpendicular axes: a water axis stretching along Lake Burley Griffin, and a ceremonial land axis stretching from Parliament House on Capital Hill north-eastward along ANZAC Parade to the Australian War Memorial at the foot of Mt Ainslie.
Organised into a hierarchy of districts, town and group centres, local suburbs as well as other industrial areas and villages, there are seven districts consisting of many smaller suburbs.
Due to its inland location, Canberra experiences hot, dry summers (32 °C ) and cold winters (-5 °C) with heavy fog and frequent frosts.
As the capital of the country, Canberra boasts many national monuments and tourist attractions namely, the Australian War Memorial, Australian National Botanic Gardens, National Gallery of Australia and Telstra Tower (also known as Black Mountain Tower).
During the spring season, Canberra celebrates with a festival of flower and entertainment called the Floriade. Held annually at Commonwealth Park, it is considered the most important regular event for tourism in the ACT and the largest flower festival in the Southern hemisphere.
Canberrans enjoy a vast array of cuisines with many Chinese, Malaysian and Italian restaurants located in the City Centre, Dickson and Manuka.
For those planning on visiting the ACT, try and plan your visit to coincide with the wonderful Floriade festival in mid September to mid October. The weather is at its best during this time of the year and make sure you visit at least some of the following attractions.
Australian War Memorial
The Australian War Memorial in Canberra ranks among the world's great national monuments. Sharply etched grandeur and dignity in its stylised Byzantine profile, contrast with a distinctively Australian setting among lawns and eucalypts, at the head of a wide ceremonial avenue: ANZAC Parade. Kangaroos, occasionally straying from nearby bushy hills, add to the physical impact.
Treloar Crescent
Campbell ACT 2612
AUSTRALIA
Floriade
Every spring, Canberra's Commonwealth Park is transformed into a tapestry of colour with more than a million bulbs and annuals in bloom at this month-long free festival.
Commonwealth Park
Australian Parliament House
The home of Australia's Parliament and the meeting place of the nation, Parliament House is located on a 32-hectare site on Capital Hill and is the focal point of Canberra, the capital city of Australia.
The unique blend of impressive architecture, a stunning art collection and beautiful landscape makes Parliament House one of Australia's most significant and popular cultural attractions.
Lake Burley Griffin
Lake Burley Griffin is Canberra's centerpiece and a significant number of national institutions and national public places are located on or near its shores.
The lake and surrounding areas are used for a wide range of recreational activities. There are lovely parks for picnics and areas for swimming as well as walking tracks and cycling paths.
Located on the lake is the Captain Cook Water Jet. Powered by two 560 kilowatt electric motors driving four stage centrifugal pumps, the water jet throws approximately six tons of water into the air at any instant, reaching a maximum height of 147 metres.
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