Top 5 Attractions to Visit in Canberra

Australia is a great place. Famous for its natural wonders, beaches, deserts, and open spaces it is visited by millions of people every year. The capital of Australia, Canberra, has a population of over 403, 000 and there are numerous wonderful places for you to visit. Ranging from the Australian War Memorial to the National Gallery of Australia, if you want a good day out with the family or are just visiting solo, here are some of my favourite places to visit in Canberra.

     1. Lake Burley Griffin 

Lake Burley Griffin is a beautiful place with hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. Burley Griffin is located in the centre of Canberra, completed in 1963 and named after Walter Burley Griffin (who was Canberra’s chief architect). Many popular attractions are placed around the Lake Burley Griffin, such as the National Australian museum and the High Court. The lake is 11km long, and 1.2km wide. Numerous water sports are played on the Burley Griffin, some examples are canoeing, sailing, and even wind-sailing. During the summer, many people swim in the lake for events such as the Sri Chinmoy Triathlon Festival. If you’re a fan of water sports or just like views, then Burley Griffin is a good choice for you.

Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra, Australia.

2. The Australian War Memorial 

The Australian War Memorial was established in the middle of WWII, in 1941. It is Australia’s national memorial towards the members of its armed forces who have participated in wars involving the nation of Australia. The memorial contains a military museum, sculpture garden and the main memorial building. There is also a research centre, which contains the records of all of the soldiers who have died in these wars. The Australian War Memorial is a beautiful, thought-provoking place to go and it is one of the most well known memorials of its kind in the world. If you want to see the history of Australia and the soldiers that died, this is a great though solemn place to visit.

Australian War memorial, Canberra.

     3. The National Library of Australia 

The national library of Australia is the largest reference library in Australia. Established on 23rd of March 1961, it was designed by the architectural firm Bunning and Maddens. It contains over 6.9 million books for all ages. Ranging from manuscripts, to newspapers, to novels, to pictures, to music, it has everything a library needs. The building is highly alike the Acropolis located in Greece, albeit a much more modern version of it. Whether you enjoy reading or not, this library is a great place to go even just to see once due to the variety of the things that you can do.

National Australian Museum, Canberra.

     4. The Mount Ainslie Lookout

The Mount Ainslie lookout is located in the Northeastern suburbs of Canberra. The hill is a relatively high spiking at 843 metres at the top, and it is a popular place for seasonal hikers and mountain cyclists. It is at the rear of the Australian War Memorial, and it is a common vantage point for many people who live in the city. On the way up the mountain, there are various commemorative plaques and magnificent views from the top. You can see all of central Canberra from the top of the mountain, and if you look West you can see the Black Mountain. There is a paved walking trail to the top, known as the Kokoda trail. If you’re a seasoned hiker or just like the view from the top of the mountain, you should definitely visit here.

View from the top of Mount Ainslie, Canberra.

     5. The National Gallery of Australia

Located on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin, the National Gallery of Australia is one of the largest galleries in Australia, holding more than 160,00 works of fine art. It was established in 1967 by the Australian Government and designed by Colin Madigan. The museum contains three levels with different art from all around the world, including work from Asia, America, and even the UK. There are many different exhibits: oil paintings, sculptures, water colours, costumes, ceramics and even photographs. This is a great place to go if you enjoy fine art or like to see how art has progressed through the years.

National Gallery of Australia, Canberra.

Top 5 Attractions to Visit in Canberra

Let’s go to Australia

Are you bored of the monotony of routine everyday life? The best solution is travelling, to visit an unknown place and explore it. There are various likeable travel destinations in the world but one of the best where you get to explore a lot and perhaps enjoy the greatest tour of your life is none other than the beautiful places of Australia.

There are a lot of things to do and lot of places to visit in Australia. Let us have a glance on the top 10 things to do in the country surrounded by Indian and Pacific oceans:-

• Concerts and performances– In Australia, one must attend the performance at the most famous Sydney Opera House. A guided tour of one hour can also be taken, but watching a concert there will change your mood altogether.
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• Great barrier Reef– This is one of the 7 wonders of the natural world and is even larger than the Great Wall of China.
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• Nature and Parks– There are various parks and wildlife sanctuaries in Australia. A must visit is to the narrow, wonderful Karjini National Park and the great view from the Blue Mountains National park. Toronga Zoo is a place full of wonders.. A 4 days tour to the Queensland rainforest and waterfalls will soothe your entire soul.
• Beaches– The most famous beach of Western Australia is the Cable Beach and Bondi Beach. They have a wonderful view and a visit to them is a must. Another beautiful site is the Great Ocean Road for walking, camping and lighthouses.
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• Harbours– Australia’s harbours give you immense joy, So a must visit is to the harbours like Port Jackson and darling harbor.
• Museums and memorials– Museums and memorials like the Australian war Memorial, Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne Cricket Ground and national gallery of Victoria are famous throughout the world. A trip to them is a must.
• Islands and valleys-in a place surrounded by Indian and pacific ocean, a visit to the islands like Whitsunday Islands and Fraser Island and valleys like Barossa valley and Yarra valley has to be done.
• Water sports and boating– Australia is a place famous for diving, ocean rafting and various water sports which has to be experienced.
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• Nightlife and food- You must have a fun filled night at some places of Australia with delicious food and drink. Some such places are SkyPoint Observation Deck and Sydney Pub tours and restaurants like the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant.
• Shopping- How can you forget the excellent shopping centers of the country like Melbourne City Center, the Rocks, Queen Victoria market? Go and grab your best things from there.

Because Australia is at the other side of the world it is a great place for a change of climate while everyone else is waking up to a frosty,wet or snowy Christmas morning you can wake up to a beautiful day spent in Australia on a hot beach sipping cocktails or just spending the whole day surfing the waves.

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Let’s go to Australia

The Wonders of the Southern Hemisphere – Australia

For all those who haven’t planned their winter vacation for 2016 yet, we have a proposal for you: Australia. It’s one of the world’s largest countries in terms of surface (and, at the same time, with one of the lowest population densities), with an interesting fauna and nature, as well as indigenous people; but more importantly, it’s one of the warmest and welcoming places you can travel to. And, if you’re lucky, you might even get the chance to see one of Australia’s world trademarks: a kangaroo.

Sydney ought to be your prime destination. It is the country’s largest (and most developed) city. Most of Australia’s economic activity takes place in this almost 5 million strong metropolis, with the country’s most influential powerbrokers residing here, despite the official capital remaining in Canberra. The area was inhabited in the past by indigenous people, making it a sort of cradle of life for the continent. After the British Colonial occupation, the area was transformed into a penal colony for a hundred years and, afterwards, steadily grew to become the metropolis that it is today.

Sydney Opera House

The most important attraction in Sydney is its bay. The Sydney Opera House, built in the 70’s, on an island in the middle of the water, is the landmark building of the city, together with the Harbor Bridge. The latter can be climbed! – a special outdoor stairway equipped with safety gear allows visitors to get some fantastic views over the harbor.

Next on our list is the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. This is the place where the famous Uluru Rock is located. The large sandstone formation attracts numerous tourists every year, especially because of its spectacular ever-changing colors. The park also includes unique fauna and flora and is one of the few places in the world where you can see wallabies.

Coming back to the coast, one must not miss the Great Barrier Reef. The place has been named the best location for snorkeling in the world by Lonely Planet – visitors willing to try snorkeling or scuba diving will gain access to numerous colorful and interesting species of fish and coral (some of them are specific to this part of the world and cannot be found anywhere else). Similarly, Australia’s Gold Coast, a superb shoreline in Queensland, is one of the world’s top surfing destinations, the combination between the modern skyline and the dark blue waters making a perfect scenery for photos. Enjoy!

The Wonders of the Southern Hemisphere – Australia