Canberra was a planned town, which is somewhat unusual in comparison to other Australian cities, that grew up in an ad hoc manner. This has favoured to the nickname as the Bush town, and during the development of the city planners contain many green areas, which are still in existence.
It is not in any of the normal States and instead is located in an area known as the Australian Capital territory (ACT). This area is completely surrounded by the new South Wales.
Although it is a very young city compared with others in Australia and the rest of the world, there is still much to see and do in the city and the surrounding areas.
A good place to the start which is Australian War Memorial. This is divided into three parts, which is home to the Hall of memory, are the tomb of the unknown Australian soldier; the monuments galleries, with the most important Museum. and the Research Centre, where all the records are stored.
There is much to explore here and it's value certainly at least half day more, if you want to see it properly. On 25 April, is a memorial parade consists of Veterans marching along ANZAC parade and ends at the Australian War Memorial.
Located in the vicinity of the Parliament House of Australia, on the Lake of ANZAC is parade. This is where the Government of Australia is so much of the building is closed to the public, but certain areas are accessible. The building itself is a remarkable architecture.
In the same area also is Parliament building, and as the name suggests it was the seat of Government for Australia until construction of the current building Parliament was completed in 1988.
Inside you will find exhibits on some of the major issues and controversies that have occurred in Australian politics. As it is no longer used for the official government business you are free, Prime of Minister's Office, Cabinet room, that enter different party rooms and other formerly main premises.
There are a number of other museums, which are worth seeing such as the National Museum of Australia, consists of a large number of interactive exhibitions with regard to the social history of Australia.
There is also the National Gallery of Australia, which is premier in the country to the art gallery and houses more than 120,000 works of art, including Aboriginal artwork. There are many other museums just waiting for you to explore.
Another popular attraction is the Questacon - the national science and technology centre. This interactive museum has a series of own interactive exhibitions, aid the teaching of the scientific concepts such as the principles of physics, and so on. This place is fun for all children, and in fact the adults.
The Australian Mint can visit, where get you a very interesting to learn and see how coins are made. You can see the entire history of Australian coins and even own baked souvenir coin.
For a concentrated look at some of the native flora of Australia please visit the Australian National Botanic Gardens.
The gardens are located in the Northwest of Canberra at the foot of Black Mountain, and it has the largest collection of native flora throughout the country. This is a perfect place for a picnic or take to explore a break on your long days. In some jazz summer nights it can shows as well.
And while you're in the area you could the head to Black Mountain to the Telstra Tower rises almost 200 meters of your peak and offers a spectacular 360 ° view of Canberra and the surrounding area. The tower is a functioning antenna, with its own revolving restaurant and a display detailing telecommunications history.
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