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• The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) is a territory in the south east of Australia, enclave within New South Wales. It is the smallest self-governing internal territory in Australia and the only city and by far the most populous community is Canberra, the capital city of Australia. Although the ACT is very small its never short of activities and attractions to do and see, exploring the treasure trove of national attractions, sprawling parklands and fashionable restaurants and bars.

Canberra• Canberra is the Capital of Australia. The site of Canberra was selected for

the location of the nation's capital in 1908 as a compromise between rivals Sydney and Melbourne, Australia's two largest cities. There’s no better place to discover the Australian story than in Australia’s capital, Canberra. There is an endless choice of great things to see and do in Canberra and a few favourites are; The National Museum of Australia, Parliament House, Questacon, Hot Air Ballooning, Australian War Memorial and many, many more. Canberra offers outdoors unlike any other city. Explore the clean, green and wide open spaces of Australia's capital city. Discover abundant kangaroos and wildlife in Canberra's nature park, play around three major lakes or thrill to our world-class mountain bike trails

Current Health & Safety issues for the destination including weather information, health advisory notice issued by state/territory Government health departments,

safety advisory information issued by federal and local police authorities and emergency service authorities

• Canberra, Australia is generally a safe destination with travellers enjoying unhindered travel experiences in terms of their personal safety and security. Our stable political system, well-maintained roads, low crime rate and high standard of health make it a safe and easy country to explore.

• No special immunizations or vaccinations are required to visit Australia unless you have come from, or have visited a yellow fever infected country within six days of your arrival.

• In summer time and on hot days its important to wear protective clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses etc. and be sun smart.

• Canberra has two large public hospitals- Canberra hospital and Calvary Public Hospital.• As we move into the cooler months, we also move into flu season. This is when we

expect to see an increase in cases of flu in the ACT community. It is a good idea to consider the ways in which you and your family can get prepared to stay healthy this flu season and immunization is the best protection against the flu.

• Canberra emergency service authorities- The ACT Rural Fire Service (ACTRFS) is responsible for protecting life, property and the environment from all bush and grass fires that occur within rural areas or non-suburban of the ACT.

• Visitors to Canberra enjoy the benefits of a safe and well-regulated environment. With one of Australia's lowest crime rates, there is very little here to concern tourists.

Regulatory issues including passport, visa and restrictions for visiting that destination

• When Arriving in Australia you must declare all foods, plants and animal items.• You need a valid in-date passport to travel ACT Australia, with validity lasting

longer than the period your stay.• Anyone travelling to Australia must have in their possession documentation of

their identity and nationality.• Must be over 18 to engage in drinking activities and to enter a pub, bar or

nightclub in Australia.• Must abide by ACT government legislation• Visiting drivers are not required to obtain an ACT Driver Licence providing their

International Driving Permit and/or overseas licence are current. When driving in the ACT a visiting driver must carry their foreign driver licence written in English.

• You are not required to hold health insurance in order to meet the health requirement for an Australian visa. However, if you are applying for certain temporary visas you might be required to provide evidence of adequate health insurance for the duration of your stay in Australia

Key information on major geographicalfeatures including:

• Climate- Sitting at 550 meters above sea level, Canberra has a typically dry climate with warm, dry summers and cold winters. Snow is very rare, however fog and overnight frosts are common. Rainfall is evenly spread throughout the year and most thunderstorm activity occurs between October and April.

• Location- The city Canberra is located at the northern end of the Australian Capital Territory. Canberra is located with the coordinates 35°18 27″S 149°07 27.9″E. ′ ′

Major cities, towns, tourist areas &precincts

• Canberra’s outdoor activities and adventures are one of the many great things Canberra has to offer, and that attracts tourist from all over the word. There is no better way to capture Canberra’s outdoors then hot air ballooning. Hot air ballooning in Canberra gives you the chance to fly directly over the Parliament House and the charm of seeing the early morning sun fill the valleys and lakes with soft morning light. Another great outdoor activity that cyclists, walkers and nature lovers can enjoy is the Centenary Trail. This gives you the chance to experience the best of Canberra’s urban and natural environments. The 145km self-guided trail loops around the ACT and is family friendly.

• The National Zoo & Aquarium is an interactive hands on experience with the creatures giving a memorable experience. There are also day tours you can encounter where you get to hand feed animals, and get to go into some animals enclosures.

• There is no better place to discover the Australian story than in Australia’s capital Canberra. Major tourist area in Canberra is the Australian War Memorial. The Australian War Memorial is one of the worlds greatest museums. When visiting Canberra this is a site you have to see/visiti. The Memorial commemorates the service and sacrifice of all Australian men and women in wartime.

• The National Museum of Australia holds some of the nation's most popular and important items including Phar Lap's heart and the Holden Prototype No.1, as well as many significant artefacts from Australia's Indigenous history. This is a major tourist area in Canberra and no matter what age you are you will certainty be interested in what this Museum has to offer.

• Visitors to the Parliament House can take a guided tour into the House of Representatives and Senate chambers, view historic documents and see democracy. A visit to the roof of Parliament House provides one of the best views of Canberra and the opportunity to get up close to the building's iconic 81 metre high flag mast, one of the world's largest stainless steel structures.

• The Telstra Tower provides a magnificent 360 degree view day and night of Canberra’s region.

• Australian Capital Territory has many precincts distributed across the board that all have there own charm. Braddon is known for its electric mix of vintage op shops, pop up art displays, fashion and design stores and many restaurants. The new action precincts is one of the most exciting places in Canberra for adventurous dining in a modern setting, its restaurants and cafes as well as its dynamic designs and outdoor art collection. Other ACT precincts are Canberra’s north side, Kingston and Manuka, Gold creek village and Canberra’s city.

• The Australian Institution of Sport.• Questacon is another tourist area full of fun things to do. Questacon is an interactive

and national science and Technology Centre. It has many science programs that are devoted to inspiring the children of Australia to love science, and has many science activities to join in on that kids will love.

• Canberra’s district wine- Canberra District wines deliver unique qualities derived from an environment like no other in Australia. You can take one of the many winery tours to meet the winemakers, see the vineyards and taste the wines, or pick up a guide to find your own way around.

• Shopping-From gift shops in the national attractions to regional farmer's markets, local designer fashion, weekend markets, outlet shopping and major retailers, there's plenty of gems to discover when you shop for you and your loved ones in Australia's capital.

Special Regional Features• The Parliament House• In spring each year, the Floriade flower festival attracts more than 300,000

visitors. • The Australian war memorial • Canberra is the Capital of Australia• ACT was a planned city designed by Walter Burley Griffin.• The city's design was influenced by the garden city movement and

incorporates significant areas of natural vegetation that have earned Canberra the title of the "bush capital”.

• Major roads follow a wheel-and-spoke pattern rather than a grid. Griffin's proposal had an abundance of geometric patterns, including concentric hexagonal and octagonal streets emanating from several radii.

• The urban areas of Canberra are organised into a hierarchy of districts, town centres, group centres, local suburbs as well as other industrial areas and villages.

Man-Made AttractionsCanberra has numerous, spectacular man made attractions including;• National Museum of Australia• National Gallery of Australia• Parliament House• Questacon• Australian War Memorial• Telstra Tower• Australian institution of sport• Canberra theatre and playhouse• Canberra Stadium• High court of Australia• International Flag display• National zoo and aquarium• National Library of Australia• Carillon

Major transportation gateways & networks

Canberra offers has a variety of transportation gateway & networks including;• Buses- The bus system within Canberra is one of the best in Australia.

With minimal traffic on the road buses are almost always on time. During the week buses are very frequent to most locations and even on weekends enough buses run to make getting to anywhere in Canberra easy.

• Taxi’s• Cycling- the city has spent millions on an extensive bicycle path network

plus on-road cycle lanes along arterial roads.• Cars- hire cars or your own car• Walking- The nation’s capital is a planned city within a park with a great

network of walking paths and trails.• Sailing, rowing, boat hire, canoe, kayaking- Canberra has an abundance of

lakes and water activities. There are no sharks here.