Canberra Historical & Cultural Attractions

Located three hours from Sydney and seven hours from Melbourne is Canberra, the capital of Australia. The national capital is located in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), a short drive from the popular Snowy Mountains.

Canberra is full of historical and cultural significance. The Australian War Memorial is a famous landmark and museum. It was established to commemorate soldiers killed in Gallipoli in 1915. It is a poignant place of contemplation.

Other museums with interesting historical displays include St John's Schoolhouse Museum, built in the 1840s and now frozen in time. Blundell's Cottage, how fully restored, is another slice of history, showing life at the time of settlement.

The National Gallery of Australia has a stunning array of art displays that will cause you to lose track of time. While you're on Capital Hill, check out Parliament House, the Old Parliament House and the Royal Australian Mint.

The Aboriginal Tent Embassy provides visitors with a unique understanding of issues close to the heart of many Australians. Consisting mainly of tents and signs, the 'embassy' is set up semi-permanently on the grass of Old Parliament House. It was established in 1972 to make land rights a visible issue, and still remains today.

There are many Canberra tours available, to make sure you don't miss a thing. Take advantage of the weather, armed with a map of Canberra and take a stroll around the Australian Botanic Gardens and some of the sites nearby.

You could also visit some of Canberra's wineries. There's so much to see here, you might just have to stay longer.

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The Eternal Flame at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra