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Canberra is the capital and the seventh largest city in Australia, located some 250 km to the south-west from Wollongong. The population of the the major city was estimated at 367,800 people according to the 2009 census Thousands of tourists visit Canberra every year to see its art museums and galleries and museums.

The nearest airport Canberra (IATA: CBR) is about 10 km away.

Tourist attractions in Canberra

1. National Gallery of Australia
The National Gallery of Australia is the premier art gallery and museum in Australia, holding over 120, 000 works of art. It was established in 1967 by the Government of Australia as a national public art gallery.

2. Australian War Memorial
The Australian War Memorial is Australia's national memorial to the members of all its armed forces and supporting organisations who have died or participated in the wars of the Commonwealth of Australia. The memorial includes an extensive national military museum.

3. National Library of Australia
The National Library of Australia is the country's largest reference library, responsible under the terms of the National Library Act for " maintaining and developing a national collection of library material, including a comprehensive collection of library material relating to Australia and the Australian people. "

4. National Museum of Australia
The National Museum of Australia was formally established by the National Museum of Australia Act 1980. It did not have a permanent home until March 2001, when it was officially opened in the national capital Canberra. The National Museum preserves and interprets Australia's social history, exploring the key issues, people and events that have shaped the nation.

5. Old Parliament House, Canberra
Old Parliament House, formerly known as the Provisional Parliament House, was the seat of the Parliament of Australia from 1927 to 1988. The building was opened in 9 May 1927 as a temporary base for the Commonwealth Parliament following its relocation from Melbourne to the new capital, Canberra, until a more permanent building could be constructed. In 1988, the Commonwealth Parliament transferred to the new Parliament House on Capital Hill. It also serves as a venue for temporary exhibitions, le…

6. Questacon
Questacon – the National Science and Technology Centre, is located on the southern shore of Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra, Australia. It is a large centre with more than 200 interactive exhibits relating to science and technology.

7. National Zoo & Aquarium
The National Zoo and Aquarium is a privately owned zoo and aquarium in the Australian capital city Canberra. It is located in Yarralumla at the western end of Lake Burley Griffin alongside Scrivener Dam.

8. Commonwealth Park
Commonwealth Park is in Canberra, Australia, on the north side of Lake Burley Griffin. The annual spring Floriade festival is held in the park. The gardens were designed by the eminent British landscape designer, Dame Sylvia Crowe in 1964 at the time the Lake was filled.

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National Gallery of Australia

The National Gallery of Australia is the premier art gallery and

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Australian War Memorial

The Australian War Memorial is Australia's national memorial to the

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National Library of Australia

The National Library of Australia is the country's largest reference

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National Museum of Australia

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Old Parliament House, Canberra

Old Parliament House, formerly known as the Provisional Parliament

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Questacon

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National Zoo & Aquarium

The National Zoo and Aquarium is a privately owned zoo and aquarium in

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Commonwealth Park

Commonwealth Park is in Canberra, Australia, on the north side of Lake

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Black Mountain Tower

Black Mountain Tower (previously known as Telstra Tower and Telecom

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Royal Australian Mint

The Royal Australian Mint is situated in the Australian federal

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Scrivener Dam

Scrivener Dam is a concrete gravity dam in Canberra, Australia. It was

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Tilley's

Tilley's Devine café Gallery is a well-known café in the suburb of L

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St John the Baptist Church, Reid

St John the Baptist Church is the oldest church in Canberra,

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Australian National Botanic Gardens

The Australian National Botanic Gardens (ANBG) are located in Canberra

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QT Canberra

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Breakfree Capital Tower Hotel

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Accommodate Canberra - The ApARTments

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Waldorf Canberra Apartment Hotel

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Peppers Gallery Hotel

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Canberra City YHA

starting $28

Accommodate Canberra - Metropolitan

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