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The 5 Best Traveler Resources in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
You can fit a lot into a visit to Australia’s capital city. Surrounded by nature parks, Canberra is best known for a vast collection of history and culture that provides a snapshot of the nation. Discover precincts housing, thriving local arts and foodie scenes, family friendly attractions, outdoor experiences and the acclaimed cool-climate wineries that dot the surrounding area.
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1. Canberra and Region Visitors Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 162 reviews
The friendly staff can answer all your holiday questions and point you in the right direction with maps and information on all of Canberra’s attractions and things to see and do, plus you can book Canberra accommodation and buy tickets to exhibitions, tours and attractions. Free wi-fi is available to visitors in the public area. There is also a well-stocked shop of souvenirs, travel essentials and displays highlighting must see and must do experiences.
Reviewed By robynw652 - Sydney, Australia
Great help and very informative and friendly service ...... Great information and directions to all tourist destinations and festival schedule
2. National Library of Australia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 690 reviews
Welcome to the National Library of Australia – the home of Australian stories. Whether you are a culture lover looking to visit an exhibition, a researcher uncovering new knowledge from our 10-million-items-and-counting collection, or you need a gift from the Bookshop, followed by a coffee at Bookplate cafe, plan your visit today. Our three exhibition galleries are free to enter and open from 9am to 5pm every day. The National Library Bookshop is open daily, as is Bookplate Cafe. The Reading Rooms are open daily except on public holidays. In accordance with our COVID-safe regulations, during your visit, please follow all precautions that are in place to protect you, other visitors, and our staff, including checking in, physical distancing and personal hygiene. Please stay home if you’re unwell – visitors exhibiting symptoms of illness may be asked to leave. Visit our website, nla.gov.au, or follow us on social media for more information about our opening hours and what’s on.
Reviewed By raodevi10 - Fairy Meadow, Australia
Magnificent View of NLA on the banks of Lake Burley Griffin from Commonwealth Bridge enroute to its location in Parkes is forever memorable sight thats likened to Parthenon on Acropolis in Greece by me & my family and probably by most tourists & visitors; NLA is a treasure trove of national historical Books, magazines, pictures, photographs, maps, sheet music, manuscripts & websites; collection of publications made available to the Australian public being a national reference & research library by virtue of legal deposit of books by Australian authors, digital and hard-copy Australian published materials; NLA is a must see landmark Commonwealth Heritage listed National Monument & Depository of Knowledge. NLA houses a Bookshop with Souvenirs, Bookplate Cafe', Reading Rooms of various collections, TROVE the National Bibliographic Database and Exhibition Galleries featuring artists, authors or historical voyages for eg. the Exhibition of Captain Cook and the Pacific for public information & entertainment. Our visit to 'Cook and the Pacific' as given below was one of my many memorable visits and awesome experience at NLA the Australian Icon???? that exudes cool calm & collected aura. COOK and the PACIFIC EXHIBITION at National Library of Australia an interesting historical expose' of an enigmatic Explorer, Navigator, Cartographer Captain James Cook & his Ship Endeavour; Cook's Voyages of Discovery from 1768-1780 three extraodinary expeditions were both scientific & strategic covering Pacific Islands, Polynesian Cultures, Tahiti, New Zealand, Australia, Hawaii! ???? ????????????????️????Someone had to do it for the benefit of prevailing & the generations to come???? Also on display Beauty Rich & Rare Sound and Light experience of Natural Beauty through the eyes & genus of the Naturalist Joseph Banks????????????????????????
3. National Archives of Australia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 134 reviews
The National Archives of Australia can best be described as the memory of our nation – collecting and preserving Australian Government records that reflect our history and identity. Our collection traces events and decisions that have shaped the nation and the lives of Australians. Visitors are welcome to explore our collection, online or in person, to learn more. As well as preserving our history, the National Archives plays a key role in helping to ensure the Australian Government and its departments are effective and accountable to the people.
Reviewed By K5955ZLwendyc - Clackline, Australia
Really enjoyed the SPY exhibition, was very interesting, well set out and some great interactive experiences. Lovely building and very nice set up.
4. Becker House
5. National Convention Center
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