Why go
- Capital city of Australia.
- Served by Goulburn Airport (GUL).
History
Canberra is the capital city of Australia and the largest population centre in the Australian Capital Territory. With an estimated population of 484,630 as of 2025, Canberra is Australia's largest inland city and the eighth-largest Australian city by population. The city occupies most of the northern quadrant of the Australian Capital Territory, and its urban sprawl borders the state of New South Wales to the northwest, northeast and southeast. The Brindabellas are located south and west of the city, and form the northern part of the Australian Alps, the country's highest mountain range.
Where to stay
120 Commonwealth Ave, Yarralumla ACT 2600, Australia · hyatt.com
69 Canberra Ave, Kingston ACT 2604, Australia · easthotel.com.au
1 Constitution Ave, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia · abyadina.com
Canberra Airport, 8 George Tyson Dr, Pialligo ACT 2609, Australia · freight.qantas.com
3 Leichhardt St, Kingston ACT 2604, Australia · knightsbridgecanberra.com.au
21 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600, Australia · littlenationalhotel.com.au
18 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600, Australia · hotelrealm.com.au
40 Allara St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia · meritonsuites.com.au
1 Rogan St, Canberra ACT 2609, Australia · vibehotels.com
14 Kennedy St, Kingston ACT 2604, Australia · abodehotels.com.au
Belmore Gardens, Barton ACT 2600, Australia · brasseyhotel.com.au
1/1 Burbury Cl, Barton ACT 2600, Australia · burburyhotel.com.au
8 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600, Australia · hotelkurrajong.com.au
Indoor
NewActon Precinct, 25 Edinburgh Ave, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia · ovolohotels.com
2 Hely St, Griffith ACT 2603, Australia · diplomat.ramadacanberra.com.au
65 Northbourne Ave, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia · all.accor.com
1 Binara St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia · ihg.com
Corner Of Ainslie And, Limestone Ave, Braddon ACT 2612, Australia · mercurecanberra.com.au
1 London Cct, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia · qthotels.com
17 Canberra Ave, Forrest ACT 2603, Australia · rydges.com
11 Ovens St, Kingston ACT 2604, Australia · pinnacleapartments.com.au
30 National Circuit, Forrest ACT 2603, Australia · forresthotel.com
Restaurants & places to go
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo,Tu 07:30-16:30; We 07:30-20:30; Th,Fr 07:30-21:00; Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 08:00-15:00 · tilleys.com.au
Lebanese, Restaurant · Lebanese Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-22:00 Features: vegan options · 222 City Walk · azimarestaurant.au
Mexican, Cafe · Californian themed cafe Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-14:00 Features: vegan options · catbirdcanberra.com.au
Burger, Chicken, Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Pizza, Fish And Chips, Turkish, Fried Chicken, Australian, Coffee, Fast Food · Classic Australian takeaway food with… · menulog.com.au
Filipino, Restaurant · Filipino restaurant open Thursday to Sunday. Customers can order online and pick-up at the restaurant if they wish. LGBTQ+ friendly.… · loloandlola.com.au
Fine Dining, Restaurant · Modern Australian Opening hours: Mo-Th 17:00-22:00; Fr-Su 12:00-21:00 Features: vegetarian options · rebelrebeldining.com.au
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Cafe at the National Library of Australia. Breakfast served till 11:00 Lunch also served Opening hours: Mo-Th 08:30-18:00; Fr 08:30-16:00;… · nla.gov.au
Japanese, Restaurant · Discover a world of flavors at Chop Chop. Immerse yourself in the harmony of traditional Japanese ingredients infused with contemporary… · chopchopdining.com.au
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 21 Kennedy Street, 2604 · crust.com.au
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:30 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 34 Eyre Street, 2604 · gelatomessina.com
Juice, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-18:00 Features: takeaway · 337 Canberra Avenue · boostjuice.com.au
Chicken, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa-Su 11:30-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · Joplin Lane · hotstarchicken.com.au
Vietnamese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-18:00 Features: takeaway · 337 Canberra Avenue · rolld.com.au
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-18:00 Features: takeaway · 337 Canberra Avenue · sharetea.com.au
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:30-18:00 Features: takeaway · 337 Canberra Avenue · subway.com
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-17:00 Features: takeaway · 337 Canberra Avenue · donutking.com.au
Swedish, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:30-17:00; Fr 09:30-17:30; Sa-Su 08:30-15:30 Features: takeaway, step-free access, air conditioning · 1030 Majura… · ikea.com
Turkish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-20:50 Features: vegan options, halal, step-free access · order.kebabsinbelco.com.au
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 12:00-14:30; Tu-Su 17:30-21:30 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery · 17 Kennedy Street, 2604 · champi.com.au
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:30-15:00, 17:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-15:00, 17:00-22:00 Features: vegan options, step-free access · chongcothai.com.au
Pakistani, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo off; Tu-Fr 17:00-22:00; Sa-Su 10:00-14:00,17:00-22:00 · 4 Weetangera Place · lahorigate.com.au
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-15:00,17:00-21:30 · 264 City Walk · lilongcbr.com.au
Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-17:00; Sa-Su 07:30-16:00 Features: vegan options · Knox Street · theknox.com.au
Malaysian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-We 11:00-14:30, 17:00-21:00; Th-Fr 10:30-14:30, 17:00-22:00; Sa-Su 10:30-15:00, 17:00-22:00 · 10 Lathlain Street · pandanleafcbr.com
Chocolate, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · Benjamin Way
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:30-21:30 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 46 Giles Street · amberspice.com.au
Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-We 17:30-22:00; Th-Sa 11:30-15:30,17:30-23:00 · aliabar.com.au
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Mo 12:00-14:00, 17:30-21:00 · 35 Brierly Street · andresosteria.com.au
Korean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu, Sa 17:30-21:00; We-Fr 12:00-14:00, 17:30-21:00 Features: vegan options · 12 Furzer Street, 2606 · dadarestaurant.com.au
Peruvian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-15:00; Sa 09:00-16:00 · 70 Barrier Street · mrpapa.com.au
Nepalese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-21:30; Fr-Su 12:00-21:30 Features: takeaway · mulchowkkitchen.com.au
Polish, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Sa 18:00-23:00; Tu 18:00-21:00 · 38 David Street · polishclubcanberra.com.au
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-20:00 · 131 City Walk · riceandnori.com.au
Kebab, Turkish, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-20:30 · 47 Novar Street · halalpidehouse.com.au
Baked Potato, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:00-17:30; Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00 · Benjamin Way
Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:00-17:30; Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00 Features: takeaway · Benjamin Way
Noodle, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:00-21:00, We-Su 12:00-14:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access · menulog.com.au
Dumplings, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 10:30-18:00 Features: step-free access · haochidumpling.square.site
Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 18:00-00:00 · 39 Kennedy Street, 2604 · onzieme.com.au
African, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 08:00-14:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-14:00, 18:00-21:00
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 10:00-17:00; Mo off · 49 Nullarbor Avenue
Indonesian, Restaurant · Indonesian restaurant · 59 Boolimba Crescent, 2604 · kitakafe.com.au
French, Cafe · Opening hours: We-Su 09:00-15:00 · 15 Edgar Street
Bakery, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-15:00 · 8 Barrier Street
Ramen, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · Furzer Street · ramen-o.com.au
355 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Canberra Airport (CBR) 4.7 km to the centre
Canberra, ACT, AU — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (Qantas, Virgin Australia, American Airlines) · direct flights to 6 destinations incl. Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Coolangatta… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 6 direct destinations
- Qantas QF (737-800, 717) · 5 routes: Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney
- Virgin Australia VA (Embraer 190, 737-800, 737-700, ATR 72) · 5 routes: Adelaide*, Brisbane*, Coolangatta*, Melbourne*, Sydney
- American Airlines AA (737) · 3 routes: Brisbane*, Melbourne*, Sydney*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Goulburn Airport (GUL) 77 km to the centre
NSW, AU — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Gundaroo Airport 30 km to the centre
NSW, AU
Currandooley Airport 34 km to the centre
Currandooley, NSW, AU
Wee Jasper Airport 46 km to the centre
Wee Jasper, NSW, AU
Bakblok Airport 48 km to the centre
NSW, AU
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Goulburn Airport (GUL); 13 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: CBR has direct flights to 6 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Coolangatta…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Canberra. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
About three and a half hours to the capital. · Sydney, Australia guide →