Founded following the federation of the colonies of Australia as the seat of government for the new nation, it is Australia's largest inland city, and the eighth-largest Australian city by population.

Explore our guide to Canberra, Australia. Experience the capital’s culture and history, monuments and galleries, and surroundings of parkland and native bush.

Dec 19, 2025 · Canberra, federal capital of the Commonwealth of Australia. It occupies part of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), in southeastern Australia, and is about 150 miles (240 km) …

Natural beauty is right on your doorstep in Canberra with popular lookouts, challenging hikes, mountain bike trails in the inner suburbs. Discover waterfalls, gorges, forests, and snow …

Canberra is Australia’s education capital, and home to our nation’s best globally ranked university. Our city is placed in the top 25 student cities in the world.

Canberra was built to be the capital city of Australia, taking up all of Australian Capital Territory surrounded by the southeast of New South Wales. A planned city with national monuments, …

Find the best things to do in Canberra to add to your Australia itinerary. World-class museums and galleries, food and wine, and garden parks.

Save this place to a Trip, where you can track your faves and get personalised picks as you plan. You can fit a lot into a visit to Australia’s capital city. Surrounded by nature parks, Canberra is …

As the Nation's Capital, we're lucky to be at the heart of Australian culture. Nestled in a valley and surrounded by national parks, Canberrans have access to beautiful environments, as well as …

Canberra is the federal capital of the Commonwealth of Australia located at the northern end of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). With a population of approximately 350,000, it is …