Canberra

Canberra is the purpose built national capital of Australia, located in the Australian Capital Territory in the south-east of New South Wales. A planned city with national monuments, museums and galleries all built around large man-made lakes. The bush capital - Canberra is also a great place to enjoy the outdoors, with excellent cycling, gardens, parks, bushwalking and nature reserves.

Canberra Halal Travel Guide

Parliament House Canberra Dusk Panorama - Parliament House in Canberra

History

At the time of Australia's federation in 1901 and the Australian Capital Territory and its main settlement of Canberra, was created by the Australian constitution. For the previous 12 years, Melbourne had been the temporary capital. The Australian Capital Territory was created from land inside New South Wales located between Melbourne and Sydney and placed under the control of the federal government. The planned creation of this new city was not without critics - cynics having said it was a "waste of a good sheep pasture".

Canberra is a highly planned city, its primary design conceived by the American architect Walter Burley Griffin, built on the shores of an artificial lake (Lake Burley Griffin). Populated at first largely by politicians and public servants, it took some time to develop its own identity and culture. Extensive building of national facilities and museums has made it a unique destination.

What is the Geography of Canberra

Old and New Parliament House Canberra (437591204) - Hot air balloons flying over the Parliamentary Triangle

Lake Burley Griffin divides central Canberra. The central shopping and commercial area, known as "Civic", on the north side and the parliamentary triangle and embassy area is on the south side. National institutions are likewise divided, examples being the National Museum of Australia and the Australian War Memorial on the north side and the National Library and National Gallery of Australia on the south side.

There are suburbs surrounding central Canberra and also suburbs surrounding several outlying town centres. These town centres are Belconnen and Gungahlin to the north and Molonglo Valley, Tuggeranong and Woden to the south. The ACT also has surrounding towns, such as Murrumbateman, which boasts a strong cool climate fruit cocktails. The historic villages of Hall and Tharwa are also on the outskirts of Canberra.

The People of Canberra

Many people who live in Canberra are not originally from here, having moved there to study or take up employment with the Australian Government. A common pattern is that people from other parts of Australia move to Canberra, study or work for a few years and then return to their place of origin or move on to elsewhere. As this means a constant influx of new arrivals to Canberra, you should not be reluctant to ask for directions and the like from local residents - they are more than used to it and only too happy to help. Today there is a population of 350,000 people within the city.

How is the Climate in Canberra

While Canberra has a reputation as a cold city, it can get just as hot as anywhere else in Australia during the summer months, with temperatures above 30°C a frequent occurrence from December through to March. Winter days can be bitterly cold (June–August) owing to the city's altitude and proximity to the Snowy Mountains. Overnight temperatures in winter frequently drop below zero and tend to hover slightly above 10°C during the day. However, it is a clear, brisk cold and rarely a dull, damp cold. It almost never snows in Canberra, because the below freezing temperatures (at night) coincide with clear skies. Most Canberrans believe that late Autumn (mid-April to May) has the city's best weather. Spring weather can be highly changeable.

Canberra is less humid than Australian coastal city's. The hottest days are often mitigated by welcome, cooling, mountain breezes, particularly towards the end of the day and the temperature drops overnight. Bring a light pullover or jacket when visiting in Summer as the nights can be surprisingly cool. Layered clothing, which can be adjusted to fit the changing temperature during the day, is particularly effective.

Visitors Centre

• Canberra and Region Visitors Centre Regatta Point, Barrine Drive, Parkes ACT 2600 ☎ +61 2 6205-0044 Opening Hours: 9am-5pm Monday - F; 9am-4pm Saturday - Sunday The ACT Government operates a comprehensive visitors centre co-located with the National Capital Exhibition at Regatta Point on Lake Burley Griffin. It provides information on attractions in Canberra and staff can book lodging as well as tickets to local events.

How to travel to Canberra

Fly to Canberra

Foggy mornings at Canberra Airport|Canberra Airport is frequently affected by morning fog from around May to September, causing delays or cancellations. Many Canberrans avoid morning flights if they can at this time of year and travellers will probably want to do the same. Aircraft parked at the airport overnight can generally fly out through fog, so early departures are normally unaffected. However, arrivals and subsequent departures can be delayed even after the fog lifts, typically by about 10am. The airport has advice on what to do in the event of fog on its website -for-travellers/fog/ here.

• Canberra Airport IATA Flight Code: CBR -35.3072, 149.1908 - Canberra Airport - Canberra Airport overview Gilbert -QQ00 Not only serves Australia's capital city, but also many nearby towns across the border in New South Wales.

Airlines serving the airport are [Qantas, Virgin Australia, Tiger-Air, au Fly Pelican, Singapore-Airlines and Qatar-Airways with Flights between:

• Adelaide operated by Qantas-Australia and Virgin Australia; up to three flights daily.
• Brisbane operated by Qantas-Australia and Virgin Australia, at least eight flights daily.
• Doha operated by Qatar-Airways; one flight daily (via Sydney)
• Dubbo operated by Fly Pelican; six flights per week.
• Gold Coast operated by Virgin Australia, six flights per week.
• Newcastle operated by Fly Pelican; at least two flights daily.
• Melbourne operated by Qantas-Australia, Virgin Australia and Tiger-Air, at least 16 flights daily.
• Perth operated by Qantas; one flight daily.
• Singapore operated by Singapore-Airlines; one flight daily (return flight via Sydney).
• Sydney operated by Qantas-Australia and Virgin Australia; at least 26 flights daily.

Canberra Airport is developing international connections, with Singapore-Airlines connecting the city with both Singapore and Qatar-Airways flying to Doha via Sydney. Otherwise Sydney Airport is the closest gateway airport with connections to most worldwide destinations, but also consider Melbourne as an alternative with easier terminal transfers.

The current terminal building, completed in 2013, is fitted with all the trimmings of a small modern airport, including aerobridges for jet flights and enclosed terminal areas. There are only a handful of food outlets and a single newsagent inside the terminal, with the meal options being expensive and low quality even by airport standards. ATMs and payphones are located on both sides of security. Additionally, Qantas-Australia and Virgin both have their own airport lounges within the terminal and the waiting area for international flights offers fairly basic lounge-style services for all passengers. To keep yourself entertained you could venture around the terminal and its grounds to try and locate six public art sculptures that are on display.

As Canberra Airport is both fairly new and small and the process of passing through security at the start of a flight and collecting your luggage on arrival is very fast in comparison to the other national capital airports. Completing immigration and customs checks for international departures and arrivals is also much faster than at major airports.

Ground transportation

Taxis are available from the indoor taxi queue on the ground floor and cost $25 to Civic. Fares to Canberra's suburbs can be much higher, for instance at least $50 to Tuggeranong or Belconnen.

Ridesharing service Uber operates in Canberra and is cheaper than taxis. Canberra Airport has a dedicated passenger waiting lounge located 20 metres from the ground floor exit of the arrivals hall.

Canberra Airport is connected to Civic by public bus route 11]. Services arrive and depart from outside the baggage claim area on the ground floor of the airport every 30 minutes or less during weekdays and hourly on weekends. The route is serviced by standard ACTION buses, which do not include luggage racks for large suitcases, however most have space for medium-sized suitcases near the driver and the buses are rarely crowded. A Single adult fare between Civic and the airport is $4.90 each way, or less if using a MyWay card.

The Royale Group also runs a au/canberra_airport_shuttle.asp shuttle which costs $10 one way to/from Civic. Frequency is 30–60 minutes and the ride takes 20–30 minutes and it operates daily 07:00-18:00 (reduced frequency on weekends).

Several vehicle rental services have kiosks in the Arrival Hall. Internationally known and reputable companies like lian_capital_territory/canberra/default.aspx Budget Car Hire, Thrifty, Hertz, RedSpot, Avis and Europcar are available. When returning vehicle rentals and there is a Caltex petrol station adjacent to the terminal.

It is feasible to use Canberra's off-road cycleway network to reach the airport. Follow the cycleway along the north side of the lake. A section of cycleway runs along the Molonglo River underneath the Monaro Highway Bridge; it veers left and passes underneath the Pialligo Avenue bridges. Turn right, cross the creek (beware of the gravel surface at this point), cross over Fairbairn Avenue, use the airport service road through the airport precinct and make your way to the terminal. The ACTION public bus also carries bicycles on the front racks.

There are ample-sized covered and uncovered vehicle parks within walking distance of the terminal. The uncovered vehicle park is cheaper. Expect to pay $20–25 per day, with special weekend rates.

For arriving passengers expecting a pick up and the pick up area is in the closest uncovered vehicle park 100 m from the terminal exit. Private cars have a 10-minutes grace period to enter and leave that area. Close by and there is a Caltex station/Subway Restaurant with limited parking spaces where cars can wait.

Travel by train to Canberra

Sydney to Canberra on a budget|Thanks to an expansive NSW TrainLink network and capped pricing, you can travel from Sydney to Canberra, via Goulburn (a terminus of the Sydney suburban train system), on the cheap. First you must take an unbooked Sydney Trains train service from Sydney to Goulburn, costing $8.60 and a subsequent booked TrainLink Xplorer service to Canberra, ranging between $11-17 depending on your travel period. This can equate to a saving of $20-30 compared to the direct Xplorer option. Unless you do want to spend time in Goulburn, refer to the timetables to minimise your layover.

NSW TrainLink runs Xplorer train services from Sydney to Canberra three times daily, taking around 4 hours 20 minutes from Sydney's Central Station. Despite being slower than a bus or driving and the train journey takes a very scenic route through the Southern Highlands (New South Wales) | Southern Highlands and the Molongolo Gorge, compared to an unexciting freeway journey by road. Economy train fares cost $56 in peak season (Christmas and New Year period or school holidays) and $40 in off-peak, with discounts sometimes available on last minutes or advance bookings. If you do take a Bicycle on board they must be boxed and checked-in as luggage on NSW TrainLink services. There is a fee of $12.10 per bicycle and there is room for only three on any train. On some days it is feasible to do a day trip by train from Sydney and get 5–6 hours to spend in Canberra.

The train terminates at . Situated within the Arboretum, this viewpoint offers spectacular scenery looking east along the length of Lake Burley Griffin.

• National Zoo and Aquarium 999 Lady Denman Drive -35.2992, 149.0697 ☎ +61 2 6287-8400 Opening Hours: 10AM Monday - 5PM Adult $45, senior/student $37, child $25 This privately owned zoo and aquarium offers the standard service plus special tours that allow interaction with the animals. The range of tours offers opportunities to interact with animals (feed or touch) including tigers, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, bears, dingos, elands and snakes. The tours are quite special and certainly worth it if you love animals. Make sure that you turn up at the 'Check in time' for a tour instead of the start time as the two are different.

Telstra tower and balloon - A hot air balloon passes by the Black Mountain Tower

• Black Mountain Tower - Telstra Tower | Black Mountain Drive -35.27539, 149.09776 ☎ +61 2 6219-6111 +61 2 6257-6600 Opening Hours: 9AM Monday - 10PM daily Adult $7.50, child/senior $3, under 4 years free, family pass (2 adults, 2 children) $17 This functional communications tower rises 195 m above the summit of Black Mountain, providing 360 degree views of Canberra and the nationside around it from a viewing platform 60m up the tower. While the interior may seem a little outdated and the view from the tower is quite impressive, although the viewing platform is only another 60m above the mountain. Within the tower is also a revolving restaurant and a telecommunications history display.

• Mount Ainslie - Mount Ainslie Drive -35.2698, 149.1587 Many argue that the view from Mount Ainslie rivals those offered from the more popular Black Mountain. Vehicular access is available off Fairbairn Ave, or if you are up for a trek you can walk up the mountain, starting from the eastern side of the Australian War Memorial.

• Mount Pleasant General Bridges Drive -35.29870, 149.15819 access via Royal Military College - Opening Hours: Vehicle access 7AM Monday - 7PM A good site to visit after Mount Ainslie. A short trip from either Mount Ainslie peak, or the War Memorial. Drive will take you through a military academy. And the view will include Russell Offices and the Australian-American Memorial and also a wonderful view along the length of the lake.

• Mount Majura -35.2376, 149.1815 - Located to the north of Mount Ainslie, access to the peak is by walking tracks only despite there being a service road, it is not available for use by the public. One of the popular walking trails starts near Antill St, Watson.

• Mount Taylor Waldock Street -35.3718, 149.0747 - Partial vehicle access is available as you will need to walk to reach the peak of Mt Taylor.

• Red Hill Red Hill Drive -35.3282, 149.1167 - Offers two lookouts of the greater Canberra area. Vehicular access is available and a restaurant is at the peak.

Historic buildings

As the development of Canberra didn't take off until the 1950s and the city has few interesting historic buildings. In addition to those which host major national institutions described elsewhere and the following buildings are considered historically significant:

• Blundell's Cottage -35.293, 149.142 $7 adults $5 concession $15 family Blundells Cottage - Blundells' cottage A historic cottage of some of the earliest settlers of the area. Guided Tours in Canberra by ehalal.io (email for prices) and school tours available.

• Calthorpe's House 24 Mugga Way, Red Hill -35.32648, 149.12115 ☎ +61 2 6237 6500 Opening Hours: Saturday and Sunday 1PM Monday - 4PM $7 adult, $5 concession, $15 family. A three-site pass covers here, Lanyon (near Tharwa) and Mugga Mugga in Symanston Historic house picturing life in Canberra in the early days of the territory.

• Manuka Pool New South Wales Crescent, Griffith -35.3166, 149.1354 ☎ +61 2 6295 1910 Opening Hours: Open from late October until mid-March This swimming swimmingpool was built in art deco style and opened in 1930.

• Royal Military College - Duntroon Staff Cadet Ave, Campbell -35.299722, 149.165 Enter from Morshead Drive or Fairbairn Avenue Royal Military College, Duntroon - Changi Chapel March 2013 2 - The Australian Army's officer training college was established in 1911 and is one of the oldest institutions in Canberra. Duntroon is open to the public and includes a number of historic buildings (though it is generally not feasible to enter them as they remain in use). A chapel built by Australian prisoners of war being held in harsh conditions at Changi in Singapore during the Second World War has also been relocated to Duntroon and is located halfway along Miles Road.

• Shine Dome Gordon Street, Acton -35.28367, 149.12261 Across the road from the National Film & Sound Archive ☎ +61 2 6201 9400 - Australian Academy of Science - The Shine Dome This unusual dome-shaped building owned by the Australian Academy of Science has been a Canberra landmark since the late 1950s and is nicknamed the 'martian embassy' by local residents.

• Street John the Baptist Church 45 Constitution Avenue, Reid -35.2873, 149.1400 ☎ +61 2 6248 8399 - Consecrated in 1845, this Anglican church is the oldest church in Canberra and pre-dates the establishment of the city by almost 70 years. It has a small museum.

• Sydney and Melbourne buildings Corner of London Circuit and Northbourne Avenue, Civic -35.279, 149.13 The Sydney Building is on the east side of Northbourne Avenue and the Melbourne Building is on the west side - These two large buildings in the centre of Civic were the first commercially-funded buildings in Canberra and have been important local monuments since the 1920s. Both buildings are surrounded by loggias modeled on those of buildings in Florence, Italy. They are occupied by a mix of restaurants (most of which are quite good), late night restaurants, pubs and small businesses, but much of the Sydney Building is in a fairly poor state of repair. Plans to revivalise the buildings are regularly proposed, but never go far.

Country ACT

Namadgi Bimberi wilderness - Bimberi wilderness, Namadgi National Park, southern ACT CSIRO ScienceImage 11042 Aerial view of the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex - The Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex

The majority of the Australian Capital Territory is actually not Canberra city and there is a large area of national park encompassing the northern part of the Australian Alps. While most people don't spend any time outside of the city there is plenty to do if you want to get away from the museums and attractions for a while.

• Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex 421 Discovery Drive, Tidbinbilla -35.401389, 148.981667 ☎ +61 2 6201 7880 Opening Hours: Daily 9AM Monday - 5PM; closed Christmas day Free Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex - Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex - general view (2174403243) 32865 The Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex (often called the "Tidbinbilla Tracking Station") is part of a network of three NASA facilities worldwide used to maintain contacts with probes launched from Earth. The facility is visually impressive and claims to have "the largest antenna complex in the southern hemisphere". It also has an interesting visitors centre. The complex is about a 45 minutes trip from Civic.

• Lanyon Homestead Lanyon Drive -35.5094, 149.069 - Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 10AM Monday - 4PM $7 adult, $5 concession, $15 family Lanyon Homestead Lanyon_Homestead Historic homestead of early Canberra settlers, guided tours, walks and a maintained garden. Cafe for lunch, coffee and cake. A three-house pass for $15/10/30 covers Lanyon, Calthorpe's House and Mugga Mugga house in Symanston.

• Namadgi National Park @ -35.666667, 148.95 via Tharwa Road and Naas Road (some parts accessible via Weston Creek, Cotter Dam Road and Brindabella Road further north) - Free (charges apply for camping) Namadgi National Park Mount Ginini - Namadgi National Park - 2 - The National Park making up most of the ACT the most northerly of the Australian Alps national parks. Lots of walking tracks, including scenic views over the Brindabella Ranges, mountain bike trails and scenic drives (on unsealed roads), rock climbing at Booroomba Rocks. Inside the park are Honeysuckle Creek and Orroral Valley and the former sites of tracking sites for the Apollo Moon Landings. Enquire at the visitors centre on Naas Road or see the website for further details. In winter roads in the park may be closed because of snowfall.

• Tharwa Village -35.5105, 149.0635 via Tharwa Drive, accessible from the Monaro Highway south of Canberra or at the end of the Tuggeranong Parkway - A small village, one of the original settlements in the ACT area. See the old bridge over the Murumbidgee River, visit Lanyon Homestead (see below) and Cuppacumbalong Pottery. Tharwa is also the gateway to Namadgi National Park and Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Canberra

• Explore Lake Burley Griffin - on or off the water. You can:
• Take a scenic cruise on the lake with Lake Burley Griffin Cruises. ☎ +61 419 418 846.
• Rent a boat to sail the lake yourself through Goboat
• If you're up for some exercise, you can walk, run, cycle or skate around Lake Burley Griffin. A shared path runs along the edge (the eastern edge at Kingston is interrupted) and the 2 bridges intersect it into 3 “loops”. The Western Loop is 16 km and the Central Loop (“bridge to bridge”) is 3.7 km and the Eastern Loop is 9 km; visitors can travel along each, or combine them as fitness or time permits. Each segment has its own highlights. The entire circumference is roughly 25 km. Hire is available from:

• Share a Bike 1300 588 533 Rent high quality mountain bikes and tour around Canberra's extensive bicycle path network and off-road trail system.

• Segways - Can be rented close to the lake at Parkes Place.

• Ride Canberra's Mountain Bike Trails: There are several locations around Canberra to ride mountain bicycles, many of which are considered some of the best in Australia. See Canberra Off Road Cyclists (CORC ) for locations. Canberra is also home to the largest 24 hour Mountain Bike Race in the world (Scott 24hr 24hr.com.au), held in early October each year.
• Go bush walking: Befitting the term “Bush Capital” and the “bush” is frequently very close to housing areas. e.g. in non-winter months, it’s not uncommon to see families walk through the local nature parks after dinner time. Or for local residents to climb up a hill after work before heading home. One of the most popular with Muslim visitors is the walk to the lookout atop Mount Ainslie. Others include Cooleman Ridge, Mount Taylor, Oakey Hill, The Pinnacle, Red Hill etc. CANwalk ACT Walking for Pleasure have maps and schedules each week /our-walks/].
• Helpfully between Civic and the War Memorial, walk through the [https://;place_id=13270 Heritage-listed suburb of Reid. Observe the houses with leafy surrounds and the wide roads, little walking paths and recreation areas, in one of the oldest untouched Canberran suburbs. As (some) local residents would say: “as Burley Griffin intended”.

• Geocaching - 149.034218&z=12 - Canberra has an incredibly active Geocaching community.

• Explore Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, which is about a 40 minutes drive south of Canberra via Tuggeranong Parkway and Tharwa Drive. There are a large number of walks which offer stunning views of the Brindabella Mountains. You can also take Ranger-guided walks or have fun with the hands on displays such as the interactive computer program on Tidbinbilla's bird species and look at the live animal displays. The gift shop sells an interesting range of clothes, toys, books, cards and souvenirs. Coffee and light refreshments are also available.
• Go tobogganing in
• Corin Forest | Tourist Drive 5 ☎ +61 2 6235-7333 Opening Hours: Weekends, ACT school & public holidays, 10AM Monday - 4PM Free entry, rides from $7, all day pass $35 This alpine recreation facility features a bobsled ride in summer and snowplay and tobogganing in winter. It is high enough to receive natural snowfalls. Check the website or call before heading up that the road is open and that there is snow.

• See the stars and planets at Mount Stromlo Observatory, Cotter road, Weston Creek. ph +61 2 6125-0230. Mount Stromlo is Australia's premier astronomical observatory. Badly damaged in 2003 bushfires and the partially rebuilt observatory reopened in October 2004. They run a Saturday night star gazing event for the public, call +61 2 6125-0232. The site's damaged buildings and equipment remain and may be fascinating for tourists.
• Go tasting in the Wineries around Canberra (most are outside of the ACT but all very close to Canberra). They are described as cool climate soft drinks and some are very well known and regarded. Try Jeir Creek, Gallagher, Clonakilla or Lark Hill. There are '33fruit cocktailries within 35 minutes of Canberra'. Visit the Canberra Wineries website for more information /].
• Take a scenic drive into the southern ACT - recommended by local residents:
• Head south to Tharwa and then take the road to Adaminaby. Take the signed road to Honey Suckle Creek. Very important historical site, thit is where the signals from the Apollo 11 space landing were received and then beamed around the world. Also a nice drive and a very good camp ground.
• On the same road, not far off the Adaminaby Road is a walking (Fire ranger) trail to the top of Mount Tennant. About a 5-hour round hike, but worth every step. Go back onto the Adaminaby road and head south. Another site of a space centre on the right down the road, worth a look, but not as interesting
• Remaining on the road for another ten kilometers, entering the Namadgi National park and two hundred meters after a single-lane bridge is a signed turn off to Yankee's Hat. Thit is a 4-km drive, any vehicle can take it and look for Kangaroos. Hundreds either side of the road. The walk to Yankee's hat will take you to see Indigenous People art.
• Road to Adaminaby. If you have a robust vehicle, take the road south. The country is magnificent. It takes about an hour from Yankee's hat.

Events

• Floriade Festival of flowers, a yearly event held in spring (September–October), not to be missed. Tulips are the main feature but many other colourful flowers and floral displays are featured. There are also sculptures, garden stalls, makeshift restaurants, activities, live music by local performers and sometimes there is even a gnome or scarecrow festival where children (and some adults) paint gnomes or make scarecrows and enter a competition to choose the best. Great for a photo opportunity!

• Summernats - A festival of modified cars, vehicle cruising, burnouts, etc., which takes place first thing in the new year. If you are not into this culture, thit is a good time not to be in Canberra, as even the most civilised hotels are overtaken by drunken 'nats'.

• The Multicultural Festival - A must to visit, has many events, such as concerts, performances and an International Food Fair with over 200 stalls selling food of different countries. Happens every year in February.

• (Thai) Food & Cultural Festival - Annual festival held in September at The Royal (Thai) Embassy in Yarralumla. The Festival is a bonus for floriade visitors and Canberrans alike and it's the Embassy's biggest free event of the year. Exotic event hall and beautiful court yard with 2 outdoor stages for live performances plus (Thai) Food & "made-in-Thailand" quality products and fun & games for children. Do not miss this! The Philippines, Sri Lanka and some other embassies do similar events sometimes.

• The National Folk Festival - held every Easter over 5 days, featuring local, national and international folk musicians, dancers and craftspeople.

• The Canberra Show Exhibition Park ☎ +61 2 6241 2478 - Held in February featuring shows, amusement park rides and agricultural competitions. Has most of the features of the Sydney Royal Easter Show, but on a smaller scale with less crowds.

• Canberra Balloon Spectacular - Claimed to be "one of the top three hot air ballooning events in the world", hot air balloons fly over Canberra on most mornings in March. The balloons typically take off from the Parliamentary Triangle and fly over the lake and centre of the city. The numbers of balloons flying tends to be greatest during early March and on weekends.

• Check out the Canberra Times newspaper on Saturday for upcoming events.

• Canberra Truffle Festival Held June - August, an eight week celebration of the local Black Perigord Truffle harvest

Study in Canberra

JCMSR - The John Curtin School of Medical Research at the ANU

• The Australian National University (ANU) ] is in the suburb of Acton, bordering the downtown. It is highly regarded internationally and is rated as one of the best universities in the world in the various international rankings. It is also locally known for its expansive green campus which boasts an interesting sculpture collection __documents/services/sculpture-walk-brochure.pdf. The ANU often hosts public talks by Australian and international academic experts and politicians and includes a small classics museum /anu-classics-museum which is open during weekdays.
• The University of Canberra (UC) ] in the suburb of Bruce (about 8 km (5 miles) Northwest of the CBD). While not as large as the ANU, UC delivers courses across a wide range of subject areas.
• The Australian International Hotel School (AIHS) ] awards undergraduate and graduate degrees in business and hospitality fields and is well regarded internationally.
• The Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) ], a campus of The University of NSW, provides teaching for military and civilian undergraduates and postgraduates.
• The Australian Catholic University (ACU) ] Canberra campus is in the suburb of Watson, offers Education, Nursing, Social Work and Theology

As the national capital, Canberra is also home to a number of research-oriented facilities. The National Archives of Australia, Australian War Memorial and National Library of Australia are important research centres, including for people researching their family history. Readers cards are available for free to Australian residents, though the institutions charge for photocopying. The National Museum of Australia, ANU and several government departments also maintain specialised archives and facilities which are available to researchers. The /find/history ACT Heritage Library serves as Canberra's state library and administers a collection of items related to the history of the territory.

Shopping in Canberra

Markets

• Canberra Antiques Centre 37 Townsville Street, Fyshwick +61 2 61623737 +61 2 61623737 Opening Hours: Daily 10AM Monday - 5PM - Over a dozen professional dealers, both local and interstate, offer a top variety of antique and retro furniture, funky vintage clothing, vintage fabrics, militaria, numismatics, pottery, vintage needlework tools & accessories, electricals, silver, art glass, quality bric-à-brac and designer items. Well presented with great music playing and a nice vibe throughout.

• Jamison market - every Sunday near Jamison centre, in Belconnen. Fresh produce stalls and flea market. Come and get your bargain. Vinyl records, second hand clothing, furniture, bric-à-brac.

• Old Bus Depot Market 21 Wentworth Ave -35.31270, 149.14409 ☎ +61 2 6295-3331 Opening Hours: Sunday 10AM Monday - 4PM As the name would suggest and the markets are in an rundown bus depot that is no longer in use. Most of the stalls sell a wide variety quality arts and crafts, with a few food and produce stalls in the mix. There is often live music being played and occasionally they run theme days to keep the markets interesting.

• Gorman House market - every Saturday in Braddon, just north of the city (easy walk). Crafts, second-hand items, antiques, international food in a lovely, grassy setting.
• Tuggeranong Market - First Sunday of every month in the lovely Tuggeranong Homestead opposite the Calwell Shops. Lots of stalls, selling amazing stuff.

• Trash and Treasure Market in Woden is hosted by Rotary and held every Sunday morning. Expect a mixed bag of books, plants and assorted household junk.

• Fyshwick Fresh Food Market - Fyshwick Market | 12 Dalby Street -35.3239, 149.1550 ☎ +61 2 6295-0606 Opening Hours: Thursday - Sunday 8AM Monday - 5:30PM Fresh produce, including fruit, vegetables, Meat and fish. Sunday afternoons are a good time to pick up some bargains.

• Belconnen Market Lathlain St, Belconnen (off Benjamin Way) ☎ +61 2 6251-1680 +61 2 6251-7721 - The Markets are open from 8AM Monday - 6PM Wednesday to Sunday. Some stores now open 7 days a week. Thursday's is senior's day with 10% discounts.

• Capital Region Farmers Market Old Wells Station Road -35.2278, 149.1505 Within Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC) - Opening Hours: Saturday 7:30AM Monday - 11:30AM An exceptional fresh food market with products being sold direct from the producer. Stalls sell fruit, vegetables, Meat, seafood, honey, preserves, cakes and plenty more. Be sure to come early for the freshest produce and grab a coffee or something to eat from one of the pop up stalls. It is a fair distance from Civic, but the trip is well worth it if you can make it.

• Southside Farmers Market Launceston Street Woden CIT (formerly Woden High School) (Ainsworth Street near Hindmarsh Drive, Phillip) ☎ +61 427 807 801 Opening Hours: Sunday 9AM Monday - noon - Sellers are the producers. Stalls are all food related.

• Gold Creek Village | Barton Highway, Gungahlin From the city, take Northbourne avenue to the Barton Highway (left) then follow about 5km to a major roundabout; go straight on about 2 kilometers and follow signs to turn right. - Opening Hours: shopping hours Thit is a 'village' of specialty shops, attractions, hotels (for drinks), coffee shops, a local reptile 'museum', a butterfly enclosure and garden supplies, in a group of separate buildings in a strip about 1 km long. Locals and visitors alike use the area, especially on weekends.

• Hartley Hall Markets Hall Village Showground, Hall ACT 2618 via Barton Highway ☎ +61 2 6282-4411 Opening Hours: first Sunday of every month (except January) between 10AM and 3PM - The historic village of Hall (which pre-dates Canberra's founding) hosts a monthly market that raises money for local charity Hartley Lifecare. There are hundreds of stalls selling gifts, art, craft, baked goods, plants, furniture, clothing, pottery and children’s toys.

Shopping centres

Temporary picnic area in Garema Place October 2017 - City Walk in Civic

• Canberra Centre Bunda Street -35.2794, 149.1336 ☎ +61 2 6247-5611 - A large shopping mall in Civic, covering a large section of the central Canberra shopping neighborhood. It has department stores, food hall and eateries, specialty shops for adults and kids fashion both upmarket and basic. There are also electronics, books, CDs, souvenirs and Australian made products.

• City Walk -35.28039, 149.13251 - An outdoor pedestrian mall located in Civic that is home to a large range of shopping outlets, alfresco dining and a few cafes. The mall is also home to the Canberra Merry-Go-Round and the Canberra Times fountain.

• Belconnen Mall is an enclosed Shopping Centre owned by Westfield in the Belconnen Town Centre to the north. Although it does not have as many clothes stores, it features a Myer department store and a K-mart, as well as two supermarkets and a food court. It has three levels.
• Woden Westfield and Tuggeranong Hyperdome are the two major enclosed Shopping Centres to the south, in the Woden and Tuggeranong town centres respectively. Woden Plaza features a David Jones department store, a BIG W, two supermarkets, as well as roughly 200 speciality stores and a food court. The Tuggeranong Hyperdome (further south) features a K-mart and a Target, as well as supermarkets and a food court plus speciality clothing stores.

• Fyshwick is the suburb to shop for appliances and technical stuff, along with furniture and homewares. It is also Canberra's 'red-light' neighborhood. Most of Canberra's antique shops and several second hand bookshops can also be found here. The large Canberra Outlet Centre is also located in Fyshwick.

Boutique

• Lonsdale Sreet in Braddon (close to Civic) houses a growing number of boutiques which specialise in independent clothing labels and other designer objects as well as many, many, coffee shops and casual restaurants. The southern end of Lonsdale Street is also the home to many of Canberra's outdoor clothing and camping stores as well as several bicycle shops.
• Manuka is another area that has boutiques and restaurants. Millers of Manuka boutique sells leading women's fashion brands like Max Mara and others. For less expensive women's clothing try Witchery. Booklovers would do well to check out Paperchain bookstore.

• Kingston is yet another shopping and restaurant area not far from Manuka.

Specialty

Many of the most interesting shopping experiences are at the national institutions, almost all of which have specialist shops inside. The National Gallery has a superb range of art books, both overseas and indigenous. Likewise the National Library and the Questacon Science Museum and the War Memorial and the National Museum at Acton and the Film and Sound Archive and so on - if you're looking for unique Australian items and these are the places to go.

Bookshops

While Canberra is a bookish city, it lacks a stand-out bookshop. However and there are several good options:

• Alexander Fax Booksellers | Shop 10, Mawson House, Southlands Shopping Centre, Mawson Near the post office ☎ +61 2 6290 0140 - Second hand bookshop which specialises in military history.

• Asia Bookroom 1-3 Lawry Place, Macquarie, ☎ +61 2 6251 5191 Opening Hours: Tuesday-Friday: 10:00AM Monday - 5:PM Saturday 10AM Monday - 5PM - Specialises in new and second hand Books on Asia, including rare Books and academic works.

• Clouston & Hall Booksellers | Shop 1 Bailey's Corner East Row ☎ +61 2 6280 4499 Opening Hours: 9AM Monday - 5PM Monday to Saturday, 10AM Monday - 5PM Sundays and Public Holidays This unusual bookshop stocks a wide range of discounted Books on specialist topics, many of which are rather eccentric (The Complete Chicken Encyclopedia and a large supply of English-Albanian dictionaries, for instance). It also has a warehouse in the industrial suburb of Fyshwick which is open to the public.

• Dymocks Canberra | Shop CL17 Canberra Centre, Bunda Street, Civic Located behind the escalators in the Canberra Centre's food court ☎ +61 2 6257 5057 While part of a fairly unexciting national chain, this branch of Dymocks has a unusually well-chosen stock. Other and less interesting, Dymocks branches are located in Belconnen Mall and the Tuggeranong Hyperdome.

• Harry Hartog Ground floor, Westfield Woden ☎ +61 2 6232 5832 - An independent bookshop with a good range, though focused mainly on fiction

• Muse East Hotel, Corner Canberra Avenue and Giles Street. Kingston ☎ +61 2 6178 0024 Opening Hours: 6:30AM Monday - 10PM Monday to Friday, 7AM Monday - 10PM Saturday, 7AM Monday - 3PM Sunday - This combined bookshop and cafe runs a busy program of literary events, often featuring high-profile authors.

• National Library of Australia Bookshop | Parkes Place, Parkes ☎ +61 2 6262 1424 Not surprisingly given the venue, this store stocks an excellent range of Australian books.

• Paperchain Bookstore | 34 Franklin Street Manuka ☎ +61 2 6295 6723 Opening Hours: Open seven days from 9AM to late A medium-sized independent bookstore with a good range. Popular with journalists and politicians.

• Portrait Gallery Store King Edward Terrace, Parkes - GPS: Located just inside the entrance of the National Portrait Gallery ☎ +61 2 6102 7170 - The National Portrait Gallery's store stocks a large range of recently-released art and non-fiction Books and is very popular with Canberrans.

Halal Restaurants & Food in Canberra

To be updated

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Ramadan 2025 in Canberra

Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels in Canberra

Most of Canberra's hotels are in or around Civic or the suburbs which are adjacent to the Parliamentary Triangle. A few hotels have opened in the Belconnen, Gungahlin, Tuggeranong and Woden town centres. The availability of lodging can be tight during periods in which Parliament is sitting - the schedule for parliamentary sittings is available out_Parliament/Sitting_Calendar here.

• Canberra City YHA 7 Akuna Street ☎ +61 2 6248-9155 +61 2 6249-1731) - Canberra City, (. Beds in a shared dormitory from $26 per day. Double or twin rooms from $76 per day. Family rooms $96 per day.

• Victor Lodge 29 Dawes St, Kingston ☎ +61 2 6295-7777 +61 2 6295-2466 - Reception 7:30AM Monday - 9PM. Kitchen is only open from 11AM Monday - 9PM but breakfast is provided and included in the rates. Free parking. Shops, cafes and grocery store are nearby. Dorm beds from $27.

• Premier Hotel & Apartments 110 Benjamin Way, Belconnen - ☎ +61 2 6253 3633 1800 672 076 From $160 Premier Hotel & Apartments is one of the few lodging options if you want to stay in the Belconnen area. The motel has standard rooms, deluxe rooms and two bedroom apartments and is situated within walking distance of Belconnen Town Centre - useful if you need to visit one of the offices situated there (e.g. Department of Immigration and Citizenship, Australian Bureau of Statistics, etc.)

• Best Western PLUS Garden City Hotel 55 Jerrabomberra Avenue, Narrabundah - ☎ +61 2 6295 3322 +61 2 6239 6289 - This motel is situated in Narrabundah which is located away from Canberra's main attractions so having access to a vehicle is highly recommended if staying here. Rooms are small but provided you have a car, lodging tends to be substantially cheaper than lodging options in Civic. Full Rates range from $150-220 for a standard room.

• Rydges Eagle Hawk Resort reservations@ ☎ +61 2 6241-6033 +61 2 6241-3691 - Federal Highway. A large resort, a few kilometers from the outskirts of Canberra, with motel-style lodging. It is on the Federal Highway just across the border crossing. Rooms include small kitchenettes and it is feasible to get two interconnecting rooms for families or groups (at less than the price of two rooms). The resort has a large pool, a breakfast room and restaurant and a small spa and sauna area. Double rooms $140 per day without breakfast and $170 with breakfast. Rates may be as low as $110 if you pay in advance and agree to a 48 hours cancellation period via the Rydges Direct system.

• Novotel Canberra Hotel H2796-@ 65 Northbourne Avenue ☎ +61 2 6245-5000 +61 2 6245 5100 Rate range $150 – 250 In Canberra's Civic Centre on Northbourne Ave, Novotel Canberra accommodates business and convention visitors and families travelling with children. Directly above the Canberra Coach Terminal.

• Rydges Lakeside Canberra | 1300-857-922 - London Circuit, Rydges Lakeside Canberra is on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin, walking distance to Civic.

• Rydges Capital Hill | 1300-857-922 - Cnr Canberra Avenue & National Circuit Forest. Located across the lake from Civic, close to Parliament House.

• University House, 1 Balmain Crescent Acton, ph: +61 2 6125 5276 email: Uni@, ccommodation.html. This hotel is located on the campus of the Australian National University about halfway between Civic and the National Museum of Australia. Accommodation options range from single rooms with shared bathrooms ($95 per day) to two bedroom apartments ($185 per day). Several of the ANU's residential colleges also offer tourist lodging over the summer months dation/].

Hyatt Hotel Canberra entrance June 2014 - An 80-year-old residence for Canberra's visiting politicians is now its most prestigious hotel

• Hyatt Hotel Canberra Commonwealth Avenue, Yarralumla -35.299, 149.125 ☎ +61 2 6270-1234 +61 2 6281-5998 Hotel Canberra - Hyatt Hotel Canberra 930619 tel 13 1234 (local call within Australia). Double room from $190 per day.

• Hotel Kurrajong | National Circuit, Barton ☎ +61 2 6234-4444 +61 2 6234-4466 Each of the Kurrajong’s 26 rooms have King size beds, mini bar, tea and coffee making facilities, in-room safe, free in-house movies.

• Hotel Realm | 18 National Cct, Barton ☎ +61 2 6163 1800 +61 2 6163 1801 - Canberra's newest 5 star hotel, in the Parliamentary triangle close to Parliament House and other attractions.

Bed and Breakfast

• There are a number of Bed and Breakfast places just off Northbourne Avenue, in Canberra's inner north. These tend to be mid-range, cost-wise, but are comfortable and refreshing if you are looking for a 'home away from home'.

Serviced apartments in Canberra

Serviced, short-term apartments are widely available throughout Canberra and are available for stays as short as one night. Amenities typically include kitchen, washer and dryer and separate bedrooms. A full range of properties exist from budget to 5 star.

• Pinnacle Apartments | 11 Ovens St, Kingston - More apartments in Kingston. If you don't mind staying in serviced apartments that obviously started out as an apartment complex built in the 1970s, this place is not too bad. Certainly good for families or large groups as you can get 3 bedroom units.

Stay Safe

In 2017, Canberra experienced some minor attacks on Chinese students studying there. Despite alarmist headlines in China and there doesn't appear to be any specific targeting of Chinese or Asian people, although low level crime does happen.

Canberra is a very safe city and enjoys one of the lowest crime rates in all of Australia. Take the usual precautions against opportunistic crime, however. Valuables should not be left in sight within unattended cars, especially overnight.

Despite its apparent affluence, Canberra has people who live 'rough'. Particularly around Civic, it is not unusual to be asked for money. Thit is a well-organised activity targeting both visitors and local residents: if you simply say that you don't have any money and the beggar (real or fake) will move on.

Once you leave Civic, Canberra is fairly spread out. For much of the year, evenings can become cold and windy fairly quickly. Don’t count on adequate lighting even in otherwise popular or marked footways/cycleways. Similarly, when traveling on such routes in between downtowns, or when in the bush, it is feasible not to see any one else for an entire journey. Have a map and appropriate clothing. On hot days, carry water. For bicycle riders, having the means to fix a puncture and having proper lights is necessary in Canberra.

If you go bushwalking, don't count on mobile phone reception. Thit is especially the case for tracks in the parks located outside the Canberra urban area. If you're walking in those areas, carry an alternate form of communication such as a personal locator beacon in case you or a member of your party needs assistance.

Do not swim in the lakes (including Lake Burley Griffin) until you ke-burley-griffin-management/lake-water-quality check online, as low water quality can make doing so unsafe. Few Canberrans ever swim in the lakes due to algal blooms in summer, but water quality is now higher than it used to be.

Death cap mushrooms (Amanita phalloides) are common in many Canberra suburbs and ingestion of a single one can cause death

Being the 'bush capital', you might encounter wildlife, even in the city areas. An Eastern Grey Kangaroo can grow over 2m tall, taller than a very tall man and can serously injure you. Do not get too close, especially to a mother with a joey and appreciate them from a distance. Keep an eye out for kangaroos when driving, especially at night.

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Embassies and High Commissions

A large number of countries maintain missions in Canberra. Note however that some do not offer consular services, with these being provided through consulates located in other Australian city's. Several countries have their mission to Australia located elsewhere, typically Sydney or Melbourne. The Department of Foreign Affairs maintains a complete list of foreign missions in Australia and their contact details on its website.

Several of the embassies located in Yarralumla are tourism attractions in their own right due to their architecture.

Afghanistan | 4 Beale Cres, Deakin ☎ +61 2 6282-7311

Algeria 29 Cabbadah St., O'Malley ☎ +61 2 6286-7355

Argentina | John McEwen House, Level 2, 7 National Circuit ☎ +61 2 6273-9111

Bangladesh | 43 Culgoa Circuit, O'Malley ☎ +61 2 6290-0511

Bosnia and Herzegovina | 5 Beale Cres, Deakin ☎ +61 2 6232-5490

Botswana botaus-@ 130 Dennison Street, Deakin ☎ +61 2 6290-7500

Brazil | 19 Forster Cres, Yarralumla ☎ +61 2 6273-2372

Brunei Darussalam | 10 Beale Cres, Deakin ☎ +61 2-6285 4500

Cambodia 5 Canterbury Cres, Deakin ☎ +61 2 6273-1154

Chile | 10 Culgoa Circuit, O'Malley ☎ +61 2 6286-2430

China | 15 Coronation Dr, Yarralumla ☎ +61 2 6273-4780 +61 2 62735848

Colombia Level 2, 40 Macquarie Street ☎ +61 2 6273 2090

Cuba | 1 Gerogery Pl, O'Malley ☎ +61 2 6290-2151

Cyprus | 30 Beale Cres, Deakin ☎ +61 2 6281-0832

Egypt | 1 Darwin Avenue, Yarralumla ☎ +61 2 6273-4437

Eritrea | 16 Bulwarra Close, O'Malley ☎ +61 2 6290-1991

Fiji - 19 Beale Cres, Deakin ☎ +61 2 6260-5115

Ghana | 13 Numeralla St, O'Malley ☎ +61 2 6290-2110

Hungary | 17 Beale Cres, Deakin ☎ +61 2 6282-3226

India | 3-5 Moonah Pl, Yarralumla ☎ +61 2 6273-3999

Indonesia | 8 Darwin Avenue, Yarralumla ☎ +61 2 6250-8600

Iran | 25 Culgoa Circuit, O'Malley ☎ +61 2 6290-2427

Iraq | 48 Culgoa Circuit, O'Malley ☎ +61 2 6286-2744

Ireland | 20 Arkana St, Yarralumla ☎ +61 2 6273-3022

Jordan | 20 Roebuck St, Red Hill ☎ +61 2 6295-9951

Kenya | khc-@ Level 3, Manpower Bldg 33/35 Ainslie Ave, Canberra ☎ +61 2 6247-4788

Kuwait 5 Callemonda Rise, O'Malley ☎ +61 2 6286-7777

Laos | 1 Dalman Cres, O'Malley ☎ +61 2 6286-4595

Lebanon | 27 Endeavour St, Red Hill ☎ +61 2 6295-7378

Libya | 50 Culgoa Circuit, O'Malley ☎ +61 2 6290-7900

Malaysia | 7 Perth Ave, Yarralumla ☎ +61-2-6273 1543

Mauritius 2 Beale Cres, Deakin ☎ +61 2 6281-1203

Mexico | 14 Perth Avenue, Yarralumla ☎ +61 2 6273-3963

Mongolia | 29 Cobbadah St, O'Malley ☎ +61 2 6286-2947

Morocco | 17 Terrigal Cres, O'Malley ☎ +61 2 6290-0755

Myanmar | 22 Arkana St, Yarralumla ☎ +61 2 6273-3811

Nepal | Ste 2.02, AAPT Bldg 24 Marcus Clarke St, Canberra ☎ +61 2 6162-1554

Nigeria | 26 Guilfoyle St, Yarralumla ☎ +61 2 6282-7411

Pakistan | 4 Timbarra Cres, O'Malley ☎ +61 2 6290-1676

Papua New Guinea | 39-41 Forster Cres, Yarralumla ☎ +61 2 6273-3322

Peru | 40 Brisbane Avenue, Barton ☎ +61 2 6273-7351

Philippines | 1 Moonah Pl, Yarralumla ☎ +61 2 6273-2535

Russia | 78 Canberra Avenue, Griffith ☎ +61 2 6295-9033

Samoa | 13 Culgoa Circuit, O'Malley ☎ +61 2 6286-5505

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• Saudi Arabia 38 Guilfoyle St, Yarralumla ☎ +61 2 6250-7000

Serbia | 4 Bulwarra Close, O'Malley ☎ +61 2 6290-2630

Singapore | singhc@ 17 Forster Cres, Yarralumla ☎ +61 2 6271-2000

Solomon Islands | Suite 3 18 Napier Close, Deakin ☎ +61 2 6282-7030

South Africa | Corner State Circle and Rhodes Place, Yarralumla 2600 ☎ +61 2 6270-4100 +61 2 6273 3203

Sri Lanka | 35 Empire Circuit, Forrest ☎ +61 2 6239-7041

Thailand | 111 Empire Circuit, Yarralumla ☎ +61 2 6206-0100 Timor-Leste | TL_Emb.@ 25 Blaxland Cres, Griffith ☎ +61 2 6260-8800

Tonga | 7 Newdegate St, Deakin ☎ +61 2 6232-4806

Türkiye | 6 Moonah Pl, Yarralumla ☎ +61 2 6234-0000

Uganda | 7 Dunoon St, O'Malley ☎ +61 2 6286-1234

United Arab Emirates | 12 Bulwarra Close, O'Malley ☎ +61 2 6286-8802

Uruguay | 24 Brisbane Avenue, Barton ☎ +61 2 6273-9100

Venezuela | 7 Culgoa Circuit, O'Malley ☎ +61 2 6290-2968

Vietnam | 6 Timbarra Cres, O'Malley ☎ +61 2 6290-1549

Zimbabwe | zimbabwe1@ 11 Culgoa Circuit, O'Malley ☎ +61 2 6286-2281

More Muslim friendly Destinations from Canberra

NSW regions:

• Queanbeyan - located just across the NSW border
• Yass - Service town, near the road to Melbourne
• Goulburn - Country town, worth a visit if you are travelling onward to Sydney.
• Snowy Mountains - its feasible to spend a day skiing from Canberra, leaving early and returning late.
• Batemans Bay - the closest ocean beaches to Canberra - just under two hours away.
• Collector - a small historic town 30 minutes drive towards Sydney. Famous for a kidnap and murder by bushrangers. A quick stop on the way to Sydney, or part of a local loop day-trip.
• Gundaroo - a small historic town north of Canberra, you can follow the range from Gundaroo through to Collector as a scenic alternative to the federal highway. Some dirt roads are involved (between Gundaroo and Collector and the road between Canberra and Gundaroo is all sealed).
• Bungendore - a small town 20 minutes trip from central Canberra, via Queanbeyan.
• Braidwood - a legacy listed town on the highway to the South Coast of New South Wales about an hour from Canberra