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- a little about A.C.T.

The ACT - with a population of 324.000 - is 150 kilometres inland and 571 metres above the Pacific Ocean. Surrounded by regional NSW, it is only 3 hours drive from Sydney, 2 hours to the South Coast and approximately two and a half hours to the Snowy Mountains.

Getting there:
Canberra is well serviced with direct domestic flights from Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane. Visitors can also travel to Canberra by regular train and coach services. It is also an easy drive destination from Sydney, regional NSW, Victoria and South Australia

Currency:
Australian dollar

Time Zones:
GMT +10 (GMT +11 from 2 October 2005 to 2 April 2006)

Climate:
Canberra has 4 very distinct seasons:

Summer (Dec-Feb) A dry, hot climate with mild nights and plenty of sunshine.
Average min 12C Average max 27C

Autumn (Mar-May) Thousands of trees turn gold and red, with cool nights and mild sunny days.
Average min 7C Average max 20C

Winter (Jun-Aug) Crisp and cool with mostly sunny days and cold nights.
Average min 0 Average max 12C

Spring (Sep-Nov) Glorious floral blossoms, sunny days and cool nights.
Average min 5C Average max 19C

 

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Australian Capital Territory

Canberra

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- about Canberra

Located on the ancient lands of the Indigenous Ngunnawal people, Canberra's name is thought to mean 'meeting place', derived from the Aboriginal name Kamberra . European settlers first came in the 1830's and the area was chosen for the federal capital in 1908. Canberra's special contrast of nature and urban living was planned in 1912 by Walter Burley Griffin, a Chicago architect who won an international design competition. The provisional Parliament House was opened in 1927 in what was then a treeless paddock. For more information on Canberra's history: www.nationalcapital.gov.au

Canberra's national attractions hold and share the treasures of our nation. Celebrate Australia's proud sporting achievements, delve into our unique political history, and reflect on our young nation's experience on the international stage. See our country through the eyes or our artists, and experience Australian character through sound and film, books and exhibitions.

Canberra is one of the world's few planned cities, a city in a park, with golden autumn leaves and glorious spring blooms. Surrounded by native bushland, Canberra is perfect for getting back to nature.

But hidden beneath the leafy surrounds is a thriving modern city with stylish restaurants, hip bars, boutique shopping, fun for the kids and a busy calendar of events and festivals.

The surrounding region offers more than 30 wineries, historic townships, beautiful coastlines and the famous Snowy Mountains..


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- Canberra, ACT:   Parliament House

Canberra Parliament House, A.C.T

- Parliament House and Old Parliament House, Canberra

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- Australian Capital Territory


Capital territory Location in Australia

Australian Capital Territory Flag

Flag of the Australian Capital Territory

- Canberra, ACT

Aerial view of Canberra, A.C.T.

 

- Snowy Mountains

Aerial view of Snowy Mountains

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

:: Current weather forecast for Canberra, ACT :

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Canberra, Capital Territory Current Conditions - 1:00 PM EST Jul. 9
Posted on 9 Jul 2008 at 4:00am Temperature: 43°F / 6°C | Humidity: 76% | Pressure: 30.04in / 1017hPa | Conditions: Mostly Cloudy | Wind Direction: NW | Wind Speed: 6mph / 9km/h | Updated: 1:00 PM EST

Forecast for Tuesday as of Jul. 8 10:00 AM EST
Posted on 8 Jul 2008 at 1:00am Partly Cloudy. High:50 ° F. / 10 ° C.

Forecast for Tuesday Night as of Jul. 8 10:00 AM EST
Posted on 8 Jul 2008 at 1:00am Scattered Clouds. Low:32 ° F. / 0 ° C.

Forecast for Wednesday as of Jul. 8 10:00 AM EST
Posted on 8 Jul 2008 at 1:00am Scattered Clouds. High:50 ° F. / 10 ° C.

Forecast for Wednesday Night as of Jul. 8 10:00 AM EST
Posted on 8 Jul 2008 at 1:00am Scattered Clouds. Low:30 ° F. / -1 ° C.

Forecast for Thursday as of Jul. 8 10:00 AM EST
Posted on 8 Jul 2008 at 1:00am Overcast. High:50 ° F. / 10 ° C.

Forecast for Thursday Night as of Jul. 8 10:00 AM EST
Posted on 8 Jul 2008 at 1:00am Chance of Rain. Low:32 ° F. / 0 ° C.


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