u AustralianCapitalTerritory

u 280KmSouth– WestofSydney

u Populationof381.500

u Selected of the Nation’s capitalin1908,between rivals Melborne and Sydney

u unusualamongAustraliancities,beinganentirelyplannedcityoutsideofanystate

u SimilartoWashingtonintheUnitedStates,orBrasíliainBrazil.

Historyandfeatures

Canberra

381.000 people

PopulationAustralian Capital Territory280 Km of Sydney.Similar to London in the England, or Brasilia in Brazil.

CanberraCapitalSelected in 1908,between rivals Melbourne and Sydney.

Nation’s CapitalUnusual among Australian cities, being an entirely planned city outside of any state.

Planned City

History and features

Planned City

Featured geometric motifs such as

circles, hexagons and triangles, and

was centered on axes aligned with

significant topographical landmarks in

the Australian Capital Territory.

280 km – Sydney

55 minutes of flight

3 hours by car

4:30 hours by train

3:30 hours by bus

Best time of the year to visitDry continental climate by Australian standards

In January, the warmest month, the average high is approximately 28 °C

CanberraJanuaryFrost is common in the winter months.214 km I 2:40 hoursTo Thredbo NSW Snowboarding Station

Winter MonthsJulyIn July, the coldest month, the average high is approximately 11°C

For Australian military dead of all wars involving the Commonwealth of Australia

the country's gratefulness for military sacrifice.

was opened in 1941

AustralianWar Memory

consists of three parts:

• the Commemorative Area (shrine) including the Hall of Memory with the Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier,

• the Memorial's galleries (museum) and Research Centre (records).

• The Memorial also has an outdoor Sculpture Garden.

Location: Mall Road West, Canberra, ACT

8 themed galleries and over 200 interactive exhibits, engage and excite people of all ages.

science theatre which allows you to sit back and watch crashes and explosions as you enjoy the fun and excitement of live science performances.

QuestaconThe National Science and Technology Centre

All flights last between forty-five minutes and an hour and finish with a traditional champagne celebration at the Hyatt Hotel. An optional full buffet breakfast is available

Balloon Flight

Special Events

• Annual Festival (29 Oct);

• Location: Canberra Nara Peace Park & Lennox Gardens;

• 2,000 candles as Japanese and Australian cultures;

• Japanese food and cultural activities;

• family entertained;

• Origami, lantern making, kite flying, martial arts and sumo.

Canberra Nara Candle Festival

Special Events

• Festival annually each April;

• Location: the heart of the city;

• Relax and celebrate the new vintage with cool

climate wines, entertainment and great food

• Meet some of the makers of the Canberra District's

nationally and internationally recognised wines at

their own cellar door.

Canberra District Wine Harvest Festival

Special Events

• Festival annually each March

• Location: the laws of Old Parliament

• Held over nine days, pilots begin laying out and

inflating their balloons on the lawns of Old Parliament

House from 6.15am each day before ascending into

the sky and creating an exhilarating back drop to our

national attractions.

Canberra Balloon Festival

Patricia Nacim

BSB42415 Certificate in Marketing and Communication