Australian Capital Territory Holidays

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Home to the nation's capital and the country's centre of politics, the Australian Capital Territory or simply ACT is a quiet but lively region that offers travellers an interesting array of galleries, museums as well as outdoor activities. Away from the political hub of Canberra, country ACT is full of historic townships and natural wonders. With fertile farming lands, the mountains of the Great Dividing Range and the majestic alpine peaks of the Snowy Mountains at its doorstep, the air feels just that much crisper in ACT.

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A trip to ACT is a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. Ride Canberra's mountain bike trails, or explore Lake Burley Griffin on a paddle-boat and take in the natural landscape. In the city, visit the imposing political centre of the nation, Parliament House, and get the chance to view Parliamentary proceedings in the public gallery. While you're there, stopover at The National Gallery of Australia to see the extensive Aboriginal art collection. During the winter months, take a trip to the pristine peaks of Perisher Blue for snow-sports. In the warmer months, visit Namadgi National Park for an excellent range of walking tracks or go rock-climbing at Booroomba Rocks.

The capital city of Canberra remains the urban centre of ACT and a base camp for travellers interested in exploring the surrounding areas of ACT. Divided by Lake Burley Griffin, the northern end of the city has many points of interest such as the Australian War Memorial while the south houses the parliamentary triangle as well as the central shopping and commercial area of the city known as the "Civic". National parks are a short drive away from the city, while capital country regions can be easily accessed along Poacher's Way.

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ACT Travel Info
The ACT is an independent state enclosed within New South Wales. It's land area covers just over 2,300 sq km and is located 280km by road south-west of Sydney and about 650km north of Melbourne. There is a domestic airport in Canberra,with connections to all major Australian cities. In winter, bus tours to the Snowy Mountain ski-fields (three hours to the south), can be arranged making the ACT a reasonable base for a winter holiday.
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