Culture, history and art with just a stone’s throw from the beauty of natural bushland Canberra is fast proving that it isn’t just Australia’s political hub. Home to the Australian National Collection, where you can explore significant art, culture and history throughout the many museums and galleries around this wonderful city. Sitting atop Capital Hill is Parliament House where you can experience Australia’s democracy in action, take a guided tour and see its impressive collection of Australian art including one to the world’s largest tapestries. From Lake Burley Griffin, an artificial lake right in the centre of Canberra and a wonderful way to see the city from its waters to the beautiful Jerrabomberra Wetlands, billed as ACT’s best-kept secret and home to a rich diversity of bird-life, stunning flowers and lush rich wetlands, you can see why Canberra has been voted Australia’s most liveable city.

Floriade – Canberra’s annual celebration of Spring, a month-long flower and entertainment festival event held in the heart of Canberra. In 2020 due to Covid-19 Floriade was reimagined with the event being moved from its traditional home in Commonwealth Park, instead it bloomed across Canberra’s city and suburbs. While the final dates and format for 2021 have yet to be released Floriade still continues throughout the suburbs with the scale of the event in Commonwealth Park to be determined in the first half of 2021. Stay tuned for more information.