Canberra 1985
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Canberra - ACT 

Capital City 
Populated Place
PlaceID21958
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Latitude35.27603º S 35º 16' 33.71" S
Longitude149.1344º E 149º 08' 3.67" E
Altitude0
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 Location of Canberra
From Gunning, 56.11kms S (66.3kms, 1hr 3mins driving) Driving Directions
From Braidwood, 63.05kms W (87.1kms, 1hr 18mins driving) Driving Directions
From Cabramurra, 99.85kms NE (226kms, 3hrs 1 min driving) Driving Directions
From Tumbarumba, 115.82kms NE (259kms, 3hrs 33mins driving) Driving Directions
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 Description of Canberra

Canberra is the national capital city of Australia and is situated in the Australian Capital Territory. It has a population of approximately 309,800. Canberra is situated amongst beautiful parks, lakes and hills, manicured to perfection. It renowned for its wide roads, pristine parks and stunning buildings. It was a city created and designed for a purpose. In 1908, after Australia had become one nation the site of Canberra was chosen as the home of it's capital city.
Situated in almost equal distance from the two rivalry states of NSW and Victoria. It was named after an Aboriginal word meaning, "meeting place". American architect Walter Burley Griffin designed the layout of the capital city. His design was predominately based on axes and circles, and was similar to the layout of Washington DC. Parliament was first summoned in 1927, but due to slow development, the national capital city was not really completed until after WWII.
Canberra 1981
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Canberra 1985
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 Weather & Climate for Canberra

Closest Weather Station

Canberra at 13:00 09 Jan EDT
Distance from Canberra 6.88km SE
TemperatureFeels LikeRel. HumidityDew PointPressureRainfallWind DirectionWind SpeedGusts
19.2°C 15.8°C 37% 4.1°C 1019.8hPa 0.0mm NE 11km/h
6knots		 20km/h
11knots

Closest Climatic Station

Canberra Airport
Distance from Canberra 6.88km SE
 JanFebMarAprMayJun JulAugSepOctNovDec
Mean Max. °C 27.927.224.520.0 15.512.211.313.0 16.119.322.626.1
Mean Min. °C 13.113.110.76.7 3.20.9-0.10.9 3.26.08.711.3
Mean Rain mm 59.556.051.146.4 45.141.141.647.1 52.963.363.851.8

 Places within 5km of Canberra
Canberra Tour - Australia's Capital J11 - INT [0.55km]  
Activities 
Attractions & Tours 1 Day Tours
AAT Kings' day tour departs from Sydney and visits Canberra. During your time in Australia's capital city you will visit the National Museum, Parliament House, War Memorial, Lake Burley Griffin, National Library and 'The Lodge,' the Australian Prime Minister's official residence.
Mount Ainslie - ACT [2.27km]  
Mountain,Peak,Hill 
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Guided Kayak Tour - INT [2.39km]  
Activities 
Outdoor Nature & Eco
Join us to explore the iconic Lake Burley Griffin in our stable single or double estuary kayaks under the supervision of our experienced guides. Take in the well known sites and iconic buildings of Australia's Capital from a different perspective.
Self Guided Kayak Tour - INT [2.42km]  
Activities 
Water Activities Canoe & Kayak
Explore Canberra's iconic Lake Burley Griffin at your own pace in a single person kayak. This self guided trip will allow you to see the sights that you want to see and take it as easy as you like. From the water, you'll be sure to see plenty of Canberra's iconic buildings.
Lake Burley Griffin - ACT [2.75km]  
Water Body,River,Stream,Falls 
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North Canberra - ACT [3.15km]  
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Black Mountain - ACT [3.23km]  
Mountain,Peak,Hill 
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Black Mountain - ACT [3.31km]  
Point of Interest Food,Shopping Toilet
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Hot Air Ballooning Over Canberra - Midweek - INT [3.63km]  
Activities 
Family Hot Air Balloon
Come hot air ballooning and view Canberra's top attractions. Enjoy the unique experience of floating gently over the nations capital. Take off at dawn and rise slowly with the sun to the splendour of a new day. After the flight we leave you with champagne and memories that last a lifetime.
Hot Air Ballooning Over Canberra - Weekend - INT [3.63km]  
Activities 
Family Hot Air Balloon
Take a hot air balloon ride and view Canberra's top attractions. Enjoy the unique experience of floating gently over the nations capital. Take off at dawn and rise slowly with the sun to the splendour of a new day. After the flight, we leave you with champagne and memories that last a lifetime.
Capital Hill - ACT [3.65km]  
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Parliament House - ACT [3.66km]  
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Canberra's, Hop on - Hop off, Explorer Bus - INT [3.71km]  
Activities 
Attractions & Tours 1 Day Tours
The hop on hop off Explorer Bus travels to most Canberra Attractions including Parliament House, Australian War Memorial, National Art Gallery of Australia and the National Museum of Australia. Throughout the day you can simply hop on and hop off depending on which attractions you wish to visit.
Black Mountain Reserve - ACT [3.8km]  
National Parks,Reserves 
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Balloon Flight over Canberra - INT [4.25km]  
Activities 
Family Hot Air Balloon
This will be 1 hour of your life that you'll never forget! Definitely the BEST way to see Canberra! After your flight, there's a champagne celebration. With 28 years of experience and a 100% safety record - we guarantee you'll love it! In flight photos are also available.
Caving At Wee Jasper Caves - INT [4.28km]  
Activities 
Outdoor Caving & Canyoning
Explore the Wee Jasper Caves near Canberra for a different and thrilling caving experience. Imagine as you abseil into darkness, looking up to see the sunlight filtering in. A full day of caving and abseiling is sure to work up your appetite for a hearty lunch.
Australia Institute of Sport - AIS Tour - INT [4.52km]  
Activities 
Attractions & Tours Sports Tour
With an elite athlete as your guide, take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Australian Institute of Sport and get an insight into the life of a top sportsperson.
Wine Workshop for You and 30 Friends - Canberra - INT [4.83km]  
Activities 
Group Hens Party
Invite 30 friends to your favourite Canberra venue and experience our wine workshop. It's relaxing, fun and educational. The workshops increase your wine knowledge and understanding, in a fun relaxed environment
South Canberra - ACT [4.83km]  
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