Best Hotels in Canberra
Canberra is Australia's purpose-built capital, a city of grand national institutions, vibrant food and wine culture, and surprising natural beauty. Often overlooked by tourists, Canberra rewards visitors with some of Australia's finest museums and galleries — all free to enter.
The Australian War Memorial is consistently rated the country's best attraction, while Parliament House, the National Gallery of Australia and Questacon science centre are all worth half a day each. Lake Burley Griffin provides a scenic centre, with cycling paths, hot air balloon rides and the National Carillon.
Canberra's food scene has exploded in recent years, with Lonsdale Street in Braddon leading the charge with small bars and innovative restaurants. The surrounding region offers excellent cool-climate wineries and truffle farms.
