When Australia was big enough to need a national capitol, no one could agree whether it should be Sydney or Melbourne, the two biggest cities. Canberra was chosen to be developed into a capitol city as a compromise. It has grown since the end of World War II and a new Parliament house was completed in 1988.

Canberra sits in the Australian Capital Territory, taking up about 900 square kilometers, located in New South Wales. Canberra was founded in 1908 to be the seat of the Australian national government and was designed in 1912 by Walter Burley Griffin of Chicago. Canberra will celebrate its centenary as the nation’s capital in 2013.

The national capital enjoys four distinctive seasons; spring in Canberra is truly glorious as the city blossoms into colour as trees reveal spring blooms, summer delivers endless opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors with plenty of water sports and activities on Lake Burley Griffin, autumn take on a special appeal as leaves of red, gold, russet, ochre and crimson emerge, and winters are the perfect time to snuggle up in front of a fire.

Canberra lets you flavour and experience its unique identity, culture, history, Indigenous heritage, politics, art, sport, flora and fauna and national celebrations. Stylish restaurants, bars and shops brimming with local produce and wine give you the flavour and essence of its lifestyle and to help digest it explore the great outdoors with extensive cycle paths, world-class mountain biking and city walking trails.

Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Thrifty and Avis are among the car rental companies you can hire a car from during your visit to Canberra.

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