| The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) was established in 1911 to create a capital for the newly federated country of Australia. Some 2330 square kilometers (900 square miles) was set aside, 53 per cent of which today remains nature park or reserve.
Canberra, the urban center of the ACT, is a modern city of 320,000 people with stylish restaurants, bars, boutique shopping and a calendar of events and festivals.
Surrounding rural areas and stretches of natural bush land are home to charming townships such as Tharwa and Hall, award-winning wineries, and nature parks.
Just 45 minutes drive from the city is Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve offers walking trails, Australian animals in their natural habitat, delightful wildflowers during spring and rich Indigenous and pioneer heritage.
Namadgi National Park, also 45 minutes drive from the city at the northern end of the Australian Alps, has numerous marked trails, enjoy spectacular wildflowers in spring. The Indigenous rock art and Aboriginal shelters are easily accessible.
Centered on the classy city of Canberra with its incredible museums and galleries, Australian Capital Territory provides a range of culture and adventure. Just like the capital city, Australian Capital Territory has quiet sophistication and a lot more flare than you might think. Such a diverse array of activity is packed in this small region that you can get a taste of urbane society and outdoor fun in a single day. Attractions in the ACT Apart from the various highlights and clear city air of Canberra, ACT incorporates the snow gummed covered ranges of the Alpine Country or the sun scarred desert and historic Aboriginal sites of Broken Hill and the Outback regions. You can spend a day at the serene Lanyon Homestead or track throughout the Namadgi National Park.
Source: Australia. Lonely Planet, 2004.
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