City Guide Canberra, Australia

You are not here to party, but to relax

Although a lot of people said it was boring, it was a really nice 2-3 day trip to this city. It's charming and low key. Nice to just walk around and chill

Canberra is cold

I like canberra, even if its small and not much is there. There is nice attractions to see, I didn't go shopping so wouldn't know about that. The Australian War Memorial is fantastic. Black mountain lookout is pretty coool at night, except a bit overgrown.

Insider Tip:Stay in Canberra city, on the other side of the river just means more taxi fares.

Canberra short stay

A beautiful and scenic place. Very quiet. The National Gallery is terrific. The city is all eating places - they are everywhere! Not much else though. The shops are the same as those found everywhere else. The major arcade is a hell-hole! But everywhere is within easy access and it is a marvellous place if you enjoy walking. The taxi service is very, very bad - even if you order in advance, you could still miss your plane! Check out the shuttle buses - I shall do that next time!

Insider Tip:Never depend on the taxis! Try to find alternative transport, especially if catching a plane!

Poor for a Capital City

For a capital city, Canberra does not have a lot to offer. There are lots of museums, galleries and historical places that you can visit but not a lot else. For a capital city, I thought Canberra was poor.

Canberra has some pretty great sights but you need to put in a lot of effort getting around-if you are a walker it's a lonely place. When you do see someone else pounding the pavement they usually say hello though!

Insider Tip:You'll need a car, Canberra's public transport system reflects it's small population and doesn't really cater to weekend visitors.