Canberra

More than just the national capital, Canberra delights with a wealth of cultural and culinary attractions

WORDS RAMSEY QUBEIN

1 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIA On the shores of Lake Burley Griffin (the manmade lake that is the town’s centrepiece) lies the National Museum of Australia. This showstopping collection of artefacts, interactive displays and gardens tells the story of Australia through the ages. Visitors learn about its history through innovative exhibits enhanced by lights, motion and sound. With free entry, you can easily spend an entire day here surrounded by life-size dinosaur skeletons, crocodiles bigger than a car, aboriginal paintings and photography that show the effect of climate change in the southern hemisphere. The newest addition is this summer’s opening of the Great Southern Land gallery with more than 2,100 objects and experiences showcasing all that makes Australia what it is today. The museums convenience to the central business district (CBD), Parliament House…

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