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About Canberra

The capital city of Australia. Like Washington D.C and Brasila, Canberra was especially designed and planned for this purpose. It is the eighth largest city in the country. Canberra, in the native Aboriginal language, means 'meeting place'. It is now a truly international and diverse meeting place that is home to both various immigrant groups as well as diplomats from countries all over the world.
 
Because of historical contention between Sydney and Melbourne, the capital location was carefully selected as a midway point between the two. The city's elegant layout was designed by American architect Walter Burley Griffin. Founded in 1927, Canberra has continued to evolve in line with Burley Griffin's plan until today.
 
That's why Canberra is one of the most well-designed cities in the world. In the city, there are strict zoning laws and development regulations. Local governments and construction companies are not allowed to disturbt the natural or urban environment too much. Municipalities are able to intervene in the regulation of private property in the outdoors aesthetics of the city as well as in the aesthetic arrangement of public areas.
 
Canberra is famous for its beautiful parks, its elegant flowers and the surrounding countryside, you can even sometimes see Kangaroos roaming about the green spaces of the city. Parliament House is located right in the middle of the city. Red Point, Black Point and Telstra Tower attract tourists the most. From the top of this panoramic observation tower, you can see just how well laid out and orderly the city is. Lake Regatta Point, National Carrillo, the Old Parliament House and National Museum of Australia are also major points of interest in the city.
 
Canberra has a warm and temperate climate. Canberra International Airport is located 8 km from the city center.
 

Transportation to Canberra City Center from Airport

Canberra Airport

Canberra city center is very close to the airport and can be reached in about 10 minutes by taxi, rental car or luxury transfer. Shuttle buses offer more economical transportation but they serve only during the day. The closest bus stop is 2.3 kilometers from the airport.

Car Rental

At the airport there are seven different car rental companies, serving at the arrival terminal, luggage delivery area. To go to the city center, turn right at the airport exit, and whichever direction you choose at the crossroads, you can easily reach the center in about 10 minutes by following the signs to the city center.

Taxi / Metro

The taxi stands are at a short walk distance from the luggage delivery area. The taxis are picking up their passengers a covered place to protect them from hot and cold weather and rains. The cost of transport to the city center by taxi is 48 Dollars on weekdays between 06:00 and 21:00, weekends, and 54 Dollars on holidays and during the night.

Shuttle

From the airport you can take the shuttle bus, The Airport Express, to Canberra city center, Russle, National Convention Center, London Circuit and YHA areas. The buses are waiting at the exit of the arrival terminal.

The one way ticket is 12 Dollars but if you want to use The Airport Express buses on your return journey you can get a round trip ticket by paying 20 Dollars. You can get your ticket from the bus driver or from the 'Customer Service' office directly opposite the bus stop. Please note that The Airport Express buses do not serve on public holidays.

Limousine / Minivan

For the passengers who are looking for comfort, there are 20 different companies in the airport providing transfer services with luxury cars, minivans and limousines. If you want to go to the city center with such a vehicle, you should definitely book in advance. Your driver will meet you at the terminal. The contact information of the companies is easily accessible on the internet.

Bus

If you go to IKEA with a taxi from the airport, you can reach the center in 15 minutes by taking bus number 910 from the stop here.

Weather in Canberra

DayMin - Max
ThursdayMin 15ºC - Max 26ºC
FridayMin 13ºC - Max 29ºC
SaturdayMin 15ºC - Max 31ºC
SundayMin 16ºC - Max 31ºC
MondayMin 16ºC - Max 33ºC

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