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Canberra, the federal capital of Australia is a city that is home to some of the most important institutions in the country. Situated in the southern part of New South Wales, this lakeside city is quite an attractive place to visit during your trip to Australia. Rich natural beauty coupled with a number of interesting tourist attractions makes sightseeing in Canberra quite a pleasant affair to remember. Owing to its excellent planning, Canberra is a very easy place to explore both on foot and coach. So sightseeing in Canberra can be a very simple affair. Made up of five “town centers”, the city entertains in a very lively manner. Canberra does not have the typical cosmopolitan feel to it, something that characterizes all the important cities in Australia. Besides, it is indeed soothing to see so much of nature and greenery within the confines of the city. The tourist attractions in Canberra add up to quite an impressive number. No wonder, a Canberra sightseeing tour is on the must do things list of almost every visitor to the city. Moreover, sightseeing in Canberra gives its visitors quite a fair idea of the city and its origin that is relatively new. Among the tourist attractions in Canberra, visitors must not forget to visit the New Parliament House that is nothing less than an architectural marvel. Other attractions include the National Portrait Gallery (housed in the Old Parliament Building) that is the venue for many art exhibitions on historical and contemporary subjects. The Australian War Memorial houses a rich collection of pictures, films and war relics. The Mt Stromlo Observatory is a tourist attraction that attracts a good number of visitors every single day. Lanyon Homestead, located on the southern outskirts of Canberra is a beautiful stone cottage that was built by convicts in 1859. Visitors must also not forget to scale the 195 meters high Telstra Tower that will treat them to some breathtaking views of Canberra. Other tourist attractions in Canberra include the National Gallery of Australia, National Science and Technology Center, Royal Australian Mint, National Aquarium & Wildlife Sanctuary, National Botanical Gardens and the National Dinosaur Museum among others. Tour these attractions and much more as you travel to Canberra with AsiaRooms in the near future. AsiaRooms offers online information and bookings for sightseeing in Canberra, Australia. For details or to make a booking, please fill up the form given below.
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