A laid back tourist destination, Canberra is the capital of Australia and offers a different experience. Established in 1913, it was built on the shores of the Lake Burley Griffin. The weather in Canberra warm to extremely hot in the summers while winters are frosty, cold, and foggy. The bitter cold in the winter is more due to its proximity to the Snowy Mountains and has lower humidity levels as compared to the coastal cities of Australia. If you are looking for a welcome break from sea and beaches then this is the place to be.

Travel to and around Canberra
Once you are in Canberra, you can use one of the many transport options available. These options are:

Train: There are several options depending on where you are traveling from. From Sydney, you can take the NSW Countrylink services and from Melbourne you can take the Canberra link service. The main rail terminus in Canberra is the Kingston train station.

Car: You can also drive in by car as there are several good rental services available. The distance from Sydney is 290km and from Melbourne it is 650km. You can even drive in within the capital as parking is easily available.

Bus: Jolimont Center at the city centre is the bus terminus of Canberra. Murray coaches will connect you to Sydney, the Greyhound Pioneer will connect you to Melbourne, and the V-Line services will also connect you to Melbourne via Cooma. The best way to get around Canberra is by using ACTION bus service.

Flights: The Canberra International Airport is well connected to other Australian cities as well as the rest of the world. To reach the city center from the Airport, you can take the taxi.

Bicycles: This is one of the best modes of transport in Canberra as there are well maintained bicycle tracks in the capital. In fact, if you travel by cycle then you will be able to check out most of the attractions with ease.

Attractions in Canberra
Canberra has quite a few museums but the most popular ones include National Museum of Australia, National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery, and Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre. One of the most interesting places to visit is the Royal Australian Mint where you can even get a souvenir coin. The mint also has an exhibition on the history of Australian coins. If you are looking for a picture perfect view then visit the Black Mountain Tower, which will offer you a 360 degree view of Canberra and the countryside. For families and children, Kangaroos in the wild is the place to be as you can watch Kangaroos from up close. There are plenty of options for adventure sports as well like Mountain biking, snow play and tobogganing, Yachting, and much more.

The best way to enjoy Canberra attractions is by finding a good accommodation like motels with family friendly staff. The motels in Canberra offer comfort but more than that they present consistent & predictable quality.