Most of us look forward to our vacations and are always searching for unique, beautiful spots to explore. With an increase in the number of travel destinations, and diverse experiences, deciding on the right place is tough. Canberra is a hidden gem you must consider for your next trip if you like sustainable travel, innovations, art, culture, and natural beauty.
There are five compelling reasons for you to add Australia’s capital, Canberra to your bucket list –Sustainability
Eat, stay, and explore sustainably in Canberra – a different kind of capital. With its multiple green initiatives, Canberra is known to be one of the most sustainable cities in the world. It uses 100% renewable energy for the entire city and showcases how there are plenty of ways to enjoy while being conscious of your environmental footprint.
Savour the sustainable offerings at eateries such as Capital Brewing Co., Two Before Ten (Aranda), Monster Kitchen & Bar, and Sweet Bones Vegan Café. You can also indulge in sustainable pampering at the Australian National Botanic Garden’s Jindii Eco Spa, which offers Indigenous spa treatments using wild native ingredients. Spend the night stargazing across the southern skies from a solar-powered bell tent at Cubby & Co. at Mount Majura Vineyard. There’s so much more here than what meets the eye.
Experiential celebrations such as Floriade
Brace yourself to witness Floriade in Canberra, the biggest spring celebration in the whole of Australia. This month-long festival commenced on 16th September 2023 and is open to be explored for all age groups, including your furry friends. The theme for this year, ‘Floral Wonderland,’ aims to encourage visitors to escape into their own wonderland, as they explore the magical charm of over one million blooms. The flower and entertainment festival is nothing less than a medley of delight and surprise. The festival is enriched by integrated sculptures, vibrant cultural celebrations, and an array of other artistic features, making it truly distinct and captivating.
Culture
Canberra is filled with top galleries and world-renowned national museums and more: experience awe-inspiring views, unique adventures, and top-notch entertainment at the National Arboretum Canberra. The Arboretum, a 250-hectare site, houses over 44,000 rare and endangered trees and is considered a place of beauty, conservation, scientific research, education, tourism, and recreation. From catching the latest exhibition of local arts at Beaver Galleries, one of the city’s oldest and most renowned locally-owned galleries, to heading to the National Portrait Gallery or the nearby National Gallery of Australia, which is privileged to host the world’s largest collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, it’s time you let your eyes feast in the cultural hub of Australia.
Accessibility
Canberra is known to have the most physically active community in Australia. The city is easily accessible for everyone – walkers, cyclists, motorbikes, and cars. The extensive network of cycleways and footpaths makes getting outdoors more enjoyable and safer. Staying in Canberra gives visitors easy access to reminiscing destinations such as the picturesque Namadgi National Park, ski fields, and the stunning Snowy Mountains region, and an easy three-hour drive to the city’s north will take you to Sydney. In a nutshell, you can explore the region surrounding Canberra with ease, and the diverse range of experiences the city offers are mostly all 15 minutes away from each other too.
. Innovation
Canberra recently celebrated its newest, most unique festival curation for anyone who loves innovation. The Winter Innovation Festival in Canberra was launched to embody the city’s identity as the ‘Knowledge Capital’ of Australia. The ultimate goal of the festival was to make Canberra an open ground for innovation, art, and science while also celebrating creativity, experimentation, and groundbreaking ideas.
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