Canberra is the capital of Australia. It is located in the southeastern part of the country in the Australian Capital Territory (A.C.T.). The state is surrounded by New South Wales and Canberra is about 150km inland from the coast. The city is 580m above sea level. Most cities have evolved somewhat chaotically but Canberra is different. From the outset, Australia's capital was centrally planned and designed by professionals. Canberra - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - War Memorial - National Portrait Gallery - Questacon - National Dinosaur Museum - Cockington Green - Royal Australian Mint - A tour of the Embassies - Parliament - New Parliament House - Old Parliament House - National Museum of Australia - Lookout Points - Telstra Tower/Black Mountain Tower - National Zoo & Aquarium - Aboriginal Dreamings Gallery - Blundell's Cottage - Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - Bungendore - Recommendations for the Budget Traveller - Places to Stay - Victor Lodge - Forrest Hotel And Apartments - Pavilion on Northbourne - Dickson Parklands Apartment Hotel - Alivio Tourist Park Canberra - Places to Eat - Pistachio Restaurant - Dobinsons Restaurant - Tongue & Groove Restaurant - Ainslie Football Club (Choices Restaurant) - Lonsdale Street Roasters - Places to Shop - Brumbies Headquarters - Official Merchandise Shop - Canberra Glassworks - Benedict House - Shop Handmade - Craft Markets & Other Shops