Getting to and around Canberra

Flying to Canberra

Canberra Airport is an approximate 20-minute drive from the city centre.
Canberra airport has a Domestic and International Terminal and it is serviced by Qantas, Virgin, Jetstar, Rex Airlines, Fly Pelican and Link Airways.

Visit Canberra Airport Website

Airport Transfers

Transport Canberra runs ACTION Bus route Rapid 3 with regular services between the Canberra Airport terminal through to the City interchange, Belconnen interchange, Cohen St interchange to Spence Terminus, seven days a week including public holidays. The Rapid 3 route operates every 15 minutes throughout the day (weekdays) and every 30 minutes on weekends.

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Getting around Canberra

Tap on and off public transport using a MyWay smartcard, a prepaid ticketing system. The public bus and light rail network it is the convenient and cheap way for visitors to get around Canberra. Buses and light rail services operates every day and it is the cheapest and convenient way to get around Canberra.

Rideshares, e-scooter and taxis are also available around Canberra.

Visit the Transport Canberra Website

Eat and Drink in Canberra

Attractions

“Australian National Botanic Gardens” With over 4,300 plant species set on 35 hectares, it’s the only place in the world you can see all this plant diversity in one location. Enjoy a free guided walk, a ride on the Flora Explorer (weekends and public holidays), or treat yourself at the cafe, bookshop, or day spa.

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“National Arboretum Canberra” The National Arboretum Canberra is a mosaic of living forests and gardens offering breathtaking views, unique experiences, and a world-class entertainment and events hub including the award-winning Margaret Whitlam Pavilion, the popular Village Centre and the National Bonsai and Penjing Collection of Australia. Enjoy guided bus and walking tours, POD Playground, cafe and gift shop, themed gardens and sculptures with some of Canberra’s most spectacular views

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“Old Bus Depot Markets” in a fabulous old industrial building you’ll experience the endless colour, tastes, sounds and atmosphere that is “Canberra’s Sunday Best”. Not your average market, each week you’ll find over 200 stalls of exceptional quality, featuring items all hand-crafted by local and regional creatives. There’s simply no better way to spend your Sunday in Canberra.

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“Australian Parliament House” where you can see democracy in action at Australia’s iconic Parliament House high on Capital Hill. Tours can be booked for Question Time to see the country’s elected politicians making decisions on behalf of the nation. You can also visit the popular Queen’s Terrace Cafe, and see an impressive collection of Australian art including one of the world’s largest tapestries.

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“National Gallery of Australia” Delight in the art and world-class exhibitions on show at the National Gallery, on the shores of Canberra’s Lake Burley Griffin. Art lovers will enjoy meandering through the galleries and admiring the collection, including the famous ‘Blue Poles’ by Jackson Pollock and the Ned Kelly series by Sidney Nolan. The new Australian and International art galleries provide plenty of things to see, following a large-scale rehang of almost every piece. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art collection comprises over 7500 works and is the largest globally.

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 “Australian War Memorial” Australian War Memorial is expanding its galleries as part of a major Development Project to tell contemporary stories of Australian service and sacrifice. All visitors require a free-timed ticket to enter the Memorial Galleries and attend the Last Post Ceremony. Visitors should book their free ticket in advance to guarantee entry. The Australian War Memorial is pleased to be Trip Advisor’s number one attraction in Canberra.

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