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Canberra
in Australia · New South Wales★ Capital

Canberra

Australia's planned capital, a spacious garden city of national monuments, museums and lakeside institutions.

Notable spots

  • Parliament House

    Landmark

    The turf-roofed seat of Australian government, open to visitors.

  • Australian War Memorial

    Museum

  • Lake Burley Griffin

    Nature

Canberra weather & best time to visit

14-day forecast →

Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec

👕 Canberra in Oct: Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Photo: Canberra — The 3B's (CC BY 2.0) · Wikimedia