Aust. Capital Territory

Home of Canberra, Australia's capital.

Where all the decisions are made, Parliament House, Canberra.

The Australian Capital Territory (ACT), is a federal district in south eastern Australia and home to Canberra (Australia's Capital City) & Parliament House where the countries decisions are made.

The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) is located 320 km (200 miles) south west of Sydney, and is completely surrounded by the state of New South Wales. However, Jervis Bay Territory, on Australia's eastern coast, is incorporated into it for administrative purposes.

Canberra was established in 1911 to create a capital for the newly federated country of Australia. Canberra was selected for the location of the nation's capital in 1908 as a compromise between rivals Sydney and Melbourne.

On 18 January 2003, bushfires that had been burning in a remote area west of Canberra broke containment lines and engulfed some of Canberra. About 500 homes where destroyed before a change in the weather brought the bushfire under control. The suburb of Duffy was hit hard, with approximately 200 homes destroyed. Four people died and many more were injured.

Aust. Capital Territory Travel Stories

Canberra (Ngambri)

Canberra was established in 1911 to create a capital for the newly federated country of Australia.

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Caravan & Camping
- Crestview Tourist Park
  Centrally located to Canberra, Parliment House, War Memorial, National Gallery, …
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Accommodation
- Canberra Backpackers Hostels
  Canberra backpacker hostels and cheap hotels in Canberra. Read hotel/hostel …
- Lavender Garden Tea Rooms & Accommodation
  Two luxury self-contained country cottages with a railway theme set …
- Crestview Tourist Park
  Centrally located to Canberra, Parliment House, War Memorial, National Gallery, …
- Bonville Lodge Luxury Bed and Breakfast
  luxury homestay and self contained styles of accommodation, located mid …
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Food & Drink
- The Brassey Hotel
  Canberra's only boutique heritage hotel, is a gem set in …
- Olims Hotel
  This Boutique style 4 star hotel is located minutes from …
- Rydges Capital Hill Hotel Canberra
  Rydges Capital Hill Canberra is centrally located in the Australian …
- Saville Hotel Group - Saville Park Suites Canberra
  Saville Hotel Group Australia hotel reservations online serviced studio accommodation …
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Activities
- REAL Fun - Choose your adventure
  Choose your adventure from: abseiling, canyoning, mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking, …
- Dawn Drifters
  Taking off at dawn you will rise above Canberra's unique …
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