The capital city of Canberra
If Sydney and Melbourne had agreed, Canberra would not have been the capital of
Australia today. Indeed Canberra was founded to settle the issue of Sydney and Melbourne's candidatures. Following an architecture pitch, Walter Griffin was selected to conceive the plans of the new city. The result of the construction project is a very agreeable city with numerous parks and gardens. Canberra is located in the Australian Capital Territory which is also its capital as well. Today it has more than 300,000 inhabitants. Be an independent traveler thanks to your rental car.
Visit the many sites of Canberra in your rental car
In spite of the fact that it is a recent city, Canberra will offer you a full range of monuments and treasures to be discovered. First, the
parliament is really worth a detour. Even before entering the building, a mosaic inspired from the art piece named "
Possum Wallaby Dreaming" by the native Australian Michael Tjakamarra Nelson welcomes the visitors. This mosaic made out of 90,000 granite chips is the fruit of the work of three craftsmen. Through a guided visit, no more secret will be kept from you. You will then be able to explore the
National Museum of Australia which is a very fascinating and exceptional museum. Thanks to the creativity it deploys and an impressive architecture, this museum will narrate the history and daily life of the Australians. Get your rental car to experience memorable vacation.
The "
War Memorial Museum" is also very interesting. It traces the history of the New-Zealander army (Anzac) during the different wars it took part into. You will discover an impressive collection of war aircrafts in the "Anzac Hall" and "Aircraft Hall". Be enchanted by the view while driving your rental car.
Experience the great Australian outdoors
Australian Capital Territory offers you even more to discover within Canberra surroundings. You will be able to go on magnificent hiking excursions in the Namadgi National Park where you will admire the birds and do some fishing. In the Namadgi Visitors Center, nature lovers will get a lot of information on backpacking and native Australian paintings available in the park. 28 miles south west of the capital, there is the Tidbinbilla Natural Reserve. Not to miss in the park located in the Australian Appalachia: the "Hanging Rock Trail", the "Church Rock Heritage Loop" and a dip in the "Upper Gorge Pool". Drive with your car rental and discover the landscape.
Thanks to these two great parks, you will be able to get a clear picture of the fauna and flora of the region. Unfortunately a lot of plants species have disappeared due to intensive agriculture. Eucalyptus plants are the species which have resisted best. These plants are particularly adapted to the natural and climatic Australian conditions. Walking through the Australian nature, you will observe from time to time some black and burned off tree trunks which result from the last blaze which occurred in the region. With your car rental, enjoy your freedom.
If you wish to ride your bike, the "
Burley Griffin Lake" is located right in the heart of Canberra. You will be able to make the tour of the lake while admiring the beautiful landscapes. You will also be able to enjoy a visit to the "Canberra Bicycle Museum" or the "National Aquarium".
Finally the ascension of the Ainslie Mountain with your rental car will provide you with an exceptional panorama over Canberra. Book your car rental and discover the area.
