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Australia’s most expensive public artwork, Ouroboros by Lindy Lee.

Canberra’s newest (and priciest) attraction stops traffic, literally

Out of the corner of my eye, a car mounts the kerb, hazard lights flashing as its occupants stop to take snaps. Ouroboros is a social media star.

  • Sheriden Rhodes
Come face to face with a cheetah from a luxury suite at Jamala.

Waking up facing a wild animal is a thrill at this Aussie hotel

You don’t have to go to Africa for a scintillating safari experience. You don’t even have to get out of bed.

  • Kylie McLaughlin
Floriade after dark … Vivid-style illuminations enhance the spring bloom displays.

Nine must-do highlights of a trip to the nation’s capital

Canberra still has a few tricks up its sleeve, from a city-fringe vineyard and cellar door, to a springtime Vivid-style light spectacular.

  • Katherine Scott
Sydney in summer.

Seven big myths we tell tourists about Australia, busted

Melbourne has the best coffee and Sydney has the best weather? We’re giving visitors to this country the wrong information.

  • Ben Groundwater
Bondi: Sydney has far better beaches than this.

Ten Australian places we love to hate

A friend arrives from overseas, all excited about seeing Australia, and then you ask where they’re planning to visit. And it’s a terrible answer.

  • Ben Groundwater
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A by Adina forms part of the new $300 million Constitution Place development, Canberra's latest distinct precinct.

A by Adina hotel review, Canberra: Cool place takes apartment hotels to a new high

A by Adina, Canberra, is central, has the convenience of an apartment - and is super cool.

  • Anthony Dennis
Canberra is the most Australian of all our capitals, encompassing much that makes Australia great and unique.

Canberra things do to: Maximise your time in our capital

Once dismissed as beige, the nation’s capital now offers inspired dining, rainforest walks and iconic art.

  • Michael Gebicki
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Jamala Wildlife Lodge for Josh Dye review

Jamala Wildlife Lodge, Canberra review: Sleep (and bathe) with wild animals at this Aussie zoo

The overwhelming drawcard at Jamala is spending the night – safely behind glass – in close proximity to a potentially deadly predator.

  • Josh Dye
Canberra is more than museums, monuments and MPs.

Canberra travel guide and things to do: Nine highlights

Picnic on a Swedish boat, swim in an art deco pool or visit a new wine bar dedicated to riesling. Canberra proves its far more than museums and monuments.

  • Sheriden Rhodes
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Questacon's Mission to Mars (credit Questacon)2

Six of the best: Canberra museums

Immersive yourself in art, history and science at Canberra's best museums.

  • Brian Johnston

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