Not only is Canberra the capital city of Australia, with many of this country's most important public buildings, art works and institutions; it's also a great place to start if you want to get an idea of the Aussie lifestyle. Wild kangaroos hopping down the streets have been known to appear just a minute or two from the city centre and because Canberra is a compact city, right in the middle of sheep country, a 20 minute drive can have you watching shearers at work and enjoying a 'billy' of tea at Glenloch Station. Australia's highest mountain, Mt. Kosciusko, and the beautiful Pacific coastline is also only a couple of hours drive from Canberra.

Canberra is a relaxed modern city famous for its national monuments and galleries, as well as its lake, parklands and open spaces. Canberra also offers fabulous restaurants and nightlife. Nearby, find wineries and wildlife. The multiculturalism of Canberra's restaurants has grown in recent years, with the food reflective not only of migration from diverse parts of the world, but also the vast array of international embassies and consulates in the city. But while the recipes might be international, the produce that goes into them is from just down the road.
 
The must-see attractions of Canberra include the national institutions that embody the past, present and future of the nation. Discover treasures from Canberra's history, or see history being made. But don't stop at that. Our national capital's attractions extend beyond the shadow of the famous Parliament House flagpole, you'll be amazed by Questacon - the National Science and Technology Centre - for its hands-on exhibits; Telstra Tower on Black Mountain, for its incredible views across the city and surrounding countryside; and the Australian Institute of Sport, where many of Australia's top athletes train.

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