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Canberra and surrounds No tour of the Snowy Mountains NSW would be complete without a visit to Canberra, where the nation’s major cultural attractions are enhanced by the city’s natural setting. Must see and do Book a seat in the visitors’ gallery in Parliament House for question time. Take in the view from the National Capital Exhibition at Regatta Point. Stroll through the Australian National Botanic Gardens. Hire a bike and cycle around Lake Burley Griffin. Enjoy café society at Garema Place in the heart of the city. Spot the wildlife on the bushwalking trails at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve. Stroll around the embassies and high commissions, many of which reflect traditional national architecture. Photographs above left to right: Parliament House; National Museum of Australia; Australian War Memorial; Lake Burley Griffin far right: National Gallery of Australia National treasures Australia’s capital is packed with museums, galleries and attractions that mirror the country’s achievement. The Australian War Memorial is both a fascinating museum and the country’s most visited memorial, a moving tribute to those who have served the nation in war. With displays of tanks, guns, aircraft and artillery pieces, each of the museum’s 20 galleries are dedicated to a separate conflict. The entire east wing is devoted to World War I, with a major exhibition focused on the Gallipoli Campaign, while the west wing is dedicated to World War II, with armaments and uniforms as well as memorabilia from Australians who were incarcerated in Japanese prisoner-of-war camps. With its striking architecture, the National Museum of Australia freely admits that it doesn’t look like a museum – but its appeal is beyond doubt. As well as chronicling some of the grand moments of Australia’s history, the museum celebrates everyday life with a nostalgic look at the way things used to be. The museum includes the only known surviving prototype of the Holden, the heart of Phar Lap, an intact Tasmanian tiger, which became extinct in the 1930s, and humble household staples, such as a can of golden syrup. The museum also has a significant collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islands art. Questacon, the National Science and Technology Centre, is an engaging and informative excursion into the world of science. This exciting museum uses earthquake and zero-gravity simulators and computers as well as devices as simple as pendulums to stimulate and challenge young minds. Earth sciences, meteorology, human perception and physics are all examined in a series of interactive exhibits that transform science into a hands-on experience. Established to enhance the performances of our elite athletes, the Australian Institute of Sport and its impressive array of training facilities – swimming pools, gymnasiums and workout tracks – are open for tours. The 90-minute tours are guided by athletes who are in training at the institute, and who can give you the inside story on what it means to perform as this level. See how you measure up against Australia’s finest with Sportex, an interactive facility that assesses your performance as a soccer player, rower, wheelchair basketball player or skier, or hop on the Olympic dais and see what it feels like to be a gold medallist. In the arts The National Gallery of Australia is the country’s leading showcase for Australian and international art. Many of the megastars of the art world are represented in the collection, from Rodin and Rubens to Jackson Pollock, Picasso, Matisse, Monet and Andy Warhol. The gallery 34 Snowy Mountains NSW
also has a world-class collection of art from Australia and Asia; of particular interest are the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander collections. Canberra has a thriving arts community that produces some world-class artworks, and the city has a number of public and privately owned galleries featuring the work of these artists. Included in the list are the Arts Shed at Tharwa, the ANCA Gallery at Dickson, The Canberra Museum and Gallery, Beaver Galleries in Deakin (Canberra’s largest privately owned gallery) and the Canberra School of Art Gallery. Gourmet trail Threading through a series of small and charming villages to the north of Canberra, the Poachers Trail is a great excuse for a country drive. Head out for the day and discover rustic cafés, cool-climate wineries and art galleries – or make it a two-day affair with a night in one of the delightful guesthouses or B&Bs along the trail. To market Every Sunday, the former bus depot on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin at Kingston becomes a bustling market with a carnival atmosphere. Most of Canberra comes to the Old Bus Depot Markets to shop for everything from designer knitwear and ornamental garden furniture to handmade soaps, wood-fired bread, honey, free-range eggs, smoked fish, farmhouse cheeses and sheepskin products. You can also have a tarot card reading. In any event Canberra has a lively festival calendar, and it’s well worth timing your visit to coincide with one of the big events. Floriade, Canberra’s colourful spring festival that sees Commonwealth Park explode with thousands of massed tulips, commences in mid-September. In January, the Summernats Car Festival is Canberra’s screeching, smoking, thundering celebration of car culture. Brute horsepower is the name of the game, and the crowds come out in their thousands to applaud the weird and the wonderful of the automotive world. The Canberra Balloon Fiesta, Australia’s premier ballooning event, is pure poetry in motion. In autumn, dozens of hot-air balloons lift off from the lakeside, from the forecourt of Old Parliament House, and drift lazily into the dawn sky. For more information, contact the Canberra and Region Visitor Information Centre, telephone: 1300 554 114, or visit our website: www.visitcanberra.com.au canberra and surrounds 35
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