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 Get ready for lift off |
Stromlo Road, off Cotter Road Canberra, ACT Australia +61 2 6201 7838 / +61 2 6201 7968 http://www.cdscc.nasa.gov/ |
If you have always wanted to visit the moon (or Mars or Pluto), it is now as easy as getting in the car! The many entertaining and interactive exhibitions at the Canberra Space Centre include seeing what astronauts eat, checking your weight on the Moon, or watching a film in the miniature theatre. This station is one of only three of its kind in the world and communicates with interplanetary spacecraft. Several radio antennas circle the complex, each one as large as the surrounding hills and just as impressive. Admission: Free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Amazing craft and much more |
Naas Road Tharwa Canberra, ACT 2620 Australia +61 2 6237 5116 |
The Cuppacumbalong Craft Centre is located in a large homestead set in gardens established in the 1850s, just south of Tharwa Village. It contains galleries displaying works of Australia's leading crafts people, including those working in studios on the property. Exhibitions include ceramics, paintings, wood, jewellery, glass, textiles, and sculpture--much of which is available for sale. Take a stroll and view the sculptures in the gardens. After viewing the exhibitions, relax over a Persian lunch or afternoon tea beside a log fire in the Cuppacumbalong Pavilion Restaurant. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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International architecture |
Corner Adelaide Avenue & National Circuit Capital Hill Canberra, ACT 2600 Australia +61 2 6205 0044 |
The Embassy Tourist Drive is Tourist Drive Six, which traces a route through the embassies of Canberra. The route commences at the corner of Adelaide Avenue and National Circuit at Capital Hill. Simply follow the brown tourist drive signs marked with the number 6. Starting with Parliament House, you will then be led into Yarralumla, one of the more opulent suburbs, where most of the embassies are located. The most notable embassies are the Chinese, American and Indian. The route then goes up to the Red Hill Lookout, past all the wonderful mansions of Mugga Way, and back to Capital Hill. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Top Tours |
Yarralumla Canberra, ACT 2600 Australia +61 2 6281 0079 http://www.idolmoments.com.au |
You may have seen the usual tourist attractions and now want to see something off the beaten track. Idol Moments do tours to the bush and Canberra's top spots, but will also design a tour that suits you. Try a specialised shopping tour to find a unique gift or visit a private gallery featuring Aboriginal works of art. Or try the Garden Tour that takes you behind the hedges to view the oldest house and gardens in Canberra. Prices available on request. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Old-fashioned homestead |
Tharwa Drive Tharwa Canberra, ACT 2620 Australia +61 2 6235 5677 |
Lanyon Homestead provides a wonderful, true to life, look at the way we were. Built in 1859, the homestead has been fully restored, and now houses exhibitions about history and rural life. All children, particularly those learning history at school, will be fascinated as they walk through the homestead. Visitors can also explore the original separate kitchen, dairy, stable and storehouse, and the beautiful, rambling gardens. After wandering around, sit and relax a while in the homestead cafe. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Walk on the wild side |
Namadgi Visitor Centre Naas Road Canberra, ACT 2620 Australia +61 2 6207 2900 http://www.australianalps.deh.... |
Rich in Aboriginal and European history, Namadgi National Park provides a spectacular mountainous backdrop to Canberra. It covers 45% of the Australian Capital Territory and its rivers supply 85% of Canberra and Queanbeyan's water—an important consideration in the selection of Canberra as Australia's capital. Namadgi lies at the northern end of the Australian Alps, which extend through southern New South Wales to Victoria. In winter, enjoy cross-country skiing and other snow activities. At other times, explore the numerous walking tracks. The Visitor Center provides further information and has an excellent display on the park. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Nature at its best |
Paddys River Road Tidbinbilla Canberra, ACT 2620 Australia +61 2 6205 1233 |
You can easily spend a day here on some of the many guided or self-guided walks through the fern gullies or mountain trails. You will come face-to-face with kangaroos, emus and waterbirds, and you might catch a glimpse of some echidnas, lyrebirds or a platypus. Tidbinbilla is a protected area which is used for research and education as well as recreation. It is surrounded by mountains which are of special significance to the Aborigines. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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