If history is your primary concern while visiting Australia, you will absolutely want to stop by the Australian Capital Territory. This territory was specifically created to house the nation’s capital Canberra, which is a treasure-trove of history.
Canberra is accessible by car, plane, or train. It is your choice. Hotels abound throughout the city, and the surrounding countryside is full of wineries, farms, and simple natural beauty. This is the natural headquarters for any travelling you plan on doing within the area.
Canberra is chock-full of museums and art galleries, along with national buildings such as the Old Parliament House and the New Parliament House, which allows the enthusiast to get a view of the contrast between old and new. Visit the National Gallery of Australia and enjoy the plethora of artistic achievements, or visit the Australian Institute of Sport and gaze in wonder at the achievements proud athletes have made over the years.
But it’s not just about the history. Australia’s tallest peak, Mount Koscuiszko, is nearby, and there are plenty of hiking trails within the mountains and valleys of the Namadgi National Park or the Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, all within easy distance of Canberra.
Enjoy the nightlife of this capital city underneath the foliage of the surrounding countryside as you sample some of Australia’s finest wines aged on the very hillsides around you. Indulge your appetite as you soak in the cultural diversity that makes up the history of Australia while enjoying some of their traditional meals served under moonlight or soft sun. After just a short stay, don’t be surprised if you find yourself wanting to move to Australia!
April 20th, 2009 at 4:22 am
The Canberra Houses of Parliament is really nice and easily trumps the White House over in the USA