While most global cities harbor the notion of ‘rat ace’ and ‘hustle and bustle’, Australia’s capital city of Canberra is content to do things differently. With a commitment to sustainability in its aspirations to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions over the next two decades, and has already achieved the goal of implementing 100% renewable electricity. canberra It is a place that offers permanence as well as freshness to its visitors.

Take Gobot Canberra for example. This local business offers self-drive picnic boats to customers, an ideal way to explore the heart of Canberra in the heart of the city. Burley Griffin Lake, From building boats using recycled PET bottles to building picnic tables on board from recovered wood, These Electric Boats has recently gained recognition as a sustainable tourism operator. Australian Tourism Industry Council,

As more than half of Canberra is dedicated to green spaces with conservation programs, nature weaves itself seamlessly into neighborhoods and the city; It is not uncommon to see kangaroos on suburban streets and iconic features of the local flora. Book Twilight Excursions Here Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary, a time when the nocturnal native animals who call Canberra home wake up and witness the closest thing Canberra has to offer in terms of ‘rush time’. Even Canberra’s famous national attractions find ways to nod to the natural spaces knocking on their doors; The National Gallery of Australia’s Sculpture Garden offers visitors an immersive experience.

Canberra celebrates its four distinct seasons; A rarity in Australian cities. Winter (June–August) visits offer snow-play and truffle hunting, while spring (September-November) welcomes Australia’s ‘biggest celebration of spring’ with Floriade, the annual flower festival Is. Outdoor picnics are a favorite pastime of locals during the summer (December–February) months, and autumn (March–May) brings the change in the leaves of the trees, best seen aboard a hot air balloon soaring into the sky during the Canberra Balloon Spectacular is seen. ,

With the coastline to the east, country to the west and the city nestled between the snow-capped Brindabella mountain ranges to the south, you’re ideally positioned to explore the diversity of Australia’s landscapes from Canberra. Wide open roads are perfect for you to travel by car to nearby destinations, where the beauty of the area provides plenty of photo opportunities.

From a foodie wonderland to its many rich natural spaces, there is much more to discover in Australia’s capital. Swap your internet connection for a trip to Canberra, the capital city of a different kind, to connect with nature.

how to get there:

Fly with Singapore Airlines from eight Indian cities and choose from four daily non-stop connections to both Sydney and Melbourne respectively. Canberra is less than a two-hour domestic flight from either of these two cities. It’s also easy to drive or take a train to Australia’s capital; Opt for the three-hour drive from Sydney or the seven-hour drive from Melbourne, each offering a scenic route with coastal or rural townships along the way.