24 Hours in Canberra | Must-Vo-Spots ποΈ (Car-Free Edition! π)
Dropped my luggage at a city hotel π§³, then took a bus straight to Dockside Cafe βοΈ Enjoyed lakeside views with brunch β so relaxing! οΌFood guide coming next! ππ΄οΌ π Afternoon: Lakeside Stroll + Art Visit Walked along Lake Burley Griffin πΆββοΈ Sunny + breezy = perfect walking weather! π¨ National Gallery of Australia Came for Monetβs Water Lilies πͺ· (Level 1) James Turrell Skyspace: Soft pink-blue hues β super photogenic! πΈ Someone was playing hand drums β ambient music + light reflections = magical! ποΈ Old Parliament House (10-min walk from NGA) Typed a letter on a vintage typewriter π β send it to yourself or someone special π Rose Garden πΉ nearby β must be gorgeous in bloom! π Late Afternoon: History & Ceremony Australian War Memorial Attended the 4:30 PM Last Post Ceremony β solemn and powerful. β οΈ Book ahead! Recommend arriving by 3:30 PM to explore exhibits first. πΏ Evening: Nature Time National Arboretum Canberra My FAVORITE spot in Canberra! β€οΈ Wide-open spaces + stunning views β a hidden gem! Mount Ainslie Lookout ποΈ Took an Uber up before sunset β panoramic view of Canberraβs iconic axis π βοΈ Cold and windy β bring a thick jacket! π§₯ Spotted kangaroos on the way down π¦ β perfect end! π Day 2: Parliament House Finale New Parliament House Opens at 9 AM β security check required π Loved the LEGO model of the building inside! 𧩠Canberra may be small, but itβs full of surprises β nature, culture, and history blend perfectly! #CanberraTravel #CanberraGuide #WeekendInCanberra #HiddenGems #CanberraSpots #SydneyWeekend #MelbourneToCanberra #TravelAustralia
