Just a little about our great City of Canberra.....
The city of Canberra is the capital of
the Australian Capital Territory. This city was designed
by American architect Walter Burley Griffin, with the land
being bought in 1911, and the majority of the cities
development occurring after World War II. The city hosts
fabulous architecture and large green areas with around 12
million trees, well outnumbering its population of
308,086.
The city surrounds Lake Burley Griffin, a
beautiful but artificial lake. The city is to the North of
the lake, with the main road running through it being
Northbourne Avenue. Off of this you will find the main
shopping areas, banks, post offices and bus terminals.
Commonwealth Avenue links to Northbourne Avenue crossing the
lake. The main tourist attractions are on the triangle, made
up of Commonwealth Avenue, Constitution Avenue and Kings
Avenue.
Canberra is home to Government, where you
can visit Parliament House, The National Gallery of
Australia and The Australian National Botanic Gardens. As
well as offering a full range of culture the city also
offers a lively entertainment scene, including its theatres
and cinemas.
The four seasons in Canberra,
Australian Capital Territory, are very distinct. Autumn is possibly
the best time to visit, in March to May. There's a magnificent
display of russet and golden foliage as the hot, dry summer cools to
balmy temperatures. Spring (September - November) is warm, colourful
and invigorating, and the winter months of June to August are cold,
clear and bright - occasionally with snow. There's a lot of sunshine
year-round.
