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Lately Canberra has been staking a claim for the title of Australia's coolest city – and we’re not just talking winter temperatures. Where else can you find superb dining and world-class cultural experiences only a short stroll from wildlife-filled bushland reserves and serene lakeshore views?

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Australia bushfires: Canberra region declares a state of emergency

Jan 31, 2020 • 2 Min read

In what has become the worst fire threat to the territory since 2003, the main blaze is burning south of Canberra.

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The best ways to spend Christmas in Australia
Oct 24, 2019 • 5 Min read
Spending Christmas in Australia? Christmas down under means festive markets, summer sun, lazy days beachside and, yes, more shrimp on the barbie.
Story
How to live like a Local in Canberra, Australia
Oct 31, 2017 • 4 Min read
Lonely Planet Local George Dunford has been in orbit around Canberra for most of his life – he was born not far from there, studied history at the…
Art
Sightseeing in Canberra: discover essential landmarks in the Aussie capital
Oct 23, 2017 • 4 Min read
The capital city of Canberra today is a living embodiment of the nation’s quickly evolving arts, architecture and cultural scenes. It’s just over a…
Food
Exploring the wild world of Canberra’s unexpected outdoor activities
Oct 23, 2017 • 6 Min read
If you think of Australia’s capital as just another seat of government, you need to get outdoors more. Canberrans are an active crowd, savouring the…
Food
Capital cuisine: a gourmet guide to Canberra
Aug 30, 2017 • 5 Min read
Despite national monuments and surrounding vineyards, Canberra is eternally overlooked in favour of Australia’s other major cities. Best known for…
Food
Ultimate Australian weekend escapes
Mar 20, 2014 • 6 Min read
Australians spend more than AU$51 billion on domestic travel every year and the latest stats from Tourism Australia suggest Aussies are trading long…