Oct 31, 2009 - Canberra , nearly home

John drove us from Sydney to Canberra where we spent a really cold first night at a caravan site we suspected had previously been a detention centre before visiting the parliament where no expense had been spared in building a replacement venue in 1988 to house the senate and house of representatives - lashings of Italian marble; we had a most informative tour of the relevant parts and then stayed for Question Time which was not unlike a Punch & Judy show, similar to Westminster and very entertaining when you were only yards away from the action. ... Kay We left Canberra nad drove straight home only stopping for morning tea and lunch. ... We were on the road for 11 hours so it was an exhausting trip.John drove us from Sydney to Canberra where we spent a really cold first night at a caravan site we suspected had previously been a detention centre before visiting the parliament where no expense had been spared in building a replacement venue in 1988 to house the senate and house of representatives - lashings of Italian marble; we had a most informative tour of the relevant parts and then stayed for Question Time which was not unlike a Punch & Judy show, similar to Westminster and very entertaining when you were only yards away from the action. ... Kay We left Canberra nad drove straight home only stopping for morning tea and lunch. ... We were on the road for 11 hours so it was an exhausting trip....

Sep 21, 2009 - Canberra

Canberra is a slightly odd and surreal place as cities whose sole reason for existence is for the function of government always are. ... I arrived at midday on Saturday and as I pulled up the campervan close to the main shopping district and did a double take of a small sign which stated that the charging time for parking was between 8-6 weekdays and 6-12 on Saturdays which struck me as a bit odd initially, but then the penny dropped that this city revolves around the working time of those in government.Canberra is a slightly odd and surreal place as cities whose sole reason for existence is for the function of government always are. ... I arrived at midday on Saturday and as I pulled up the campervan close to the main shopping district and did a double take of a small sign which stated that the charging time for parking was between 8-6 weekdays and 6-12 on Saturdays which struck me as a bit odd initially, but then the penny dropped that this city revolves around the working time of those in government....

Jun 16, 2009 - From Ghost cities and kangaroo poo

Fortunately,I was accompanied on my trip to Canberra. ... The landscape was monotonous but peaceful; compared to Canberra's city centre during rush hour even full of excitement : ) By the time we got to the "city" most places had closed already. ... Beside the Parliament House which offers really good free walking tours, there is just nothing to see in Canberra. ...

Mar 25, 2009 - Parliament Houses!!!

We first went to the Canberra Deep Space Centre and viewed all the exhibits. ... We are leaving Canberra tomorrow. ...

Mar 24, 2009 - Cockington Gardens and the National Museum

We arrived at Cockington Gardens and were informed that the train rides were not functioning.We arrived at Cockington Gardens and were informed that the train rides were not functioning....

Mar 23, 2009 - AIS and the War memorial

We drove to the Australian Institute of Sport and went on the 11.We drove to the Australian Institute of Sport and went on the 11....

Mar 22, 2009 - Markets and Questicon

After waking and getting properly unpacked, as it was dark when we got in last night, we drove to the old railway terminal markets.After waking and getting properly unpacked, as it was dark when we got in last night, we drove to the old railway terminal markets....

Mar 21, 2009 - Walking to Merimbula, Bega Cheese and Canberra

We arrived and did the self guided tour, tasted some cheeses and then we decided we needed icecreams!!! On leaving I spoke to the tourist information man and told him how we were heading to Bateman Bay and then up to Canberra. ... better to go from here to Canberra but take care on the way down from Canberra to Bateman Bay. ... brakes could be burnt out!!! So we drove onto Canberra . ... We finally arrived in Canberra and of all our luck it was Sky Show night so travelling through the city was horrid. ... When it seemed as if we were destined to enjoy a night with some bikies I remembered,I had picked up a Canberra tourist brochure in Bega. ...

Feb 2, 2009 - Shopping

We moved to Canberra the Capital of Australia. ... We spent today shopping and picking up our camping supplies.We moved to Canberra the Capital of Australia. ... We spent today shopping and picking up our camping supplies....

Dec 1, 2008 - Canberra

Now in Canberra, the capital of Australia. ... Visited the parliament buildings on capitol hill, and also went to the national museum of Australia, not bad considering it was free.Now in Canberra, the capital of Australia. ... Visited the parliament buildings on capitol hill, and also went to the national museum of Australia, not bad considering it was free....

Oct 27, 2008 - Bowral - the Bradman Museum to Canberra

Today we went to The Bradman Museum in the morning.) We went onto THE NATION'S CAPITAL, CANBERRA. ...

Sep 30, 2008 - Camping "down under"

Australia…. Long drive to Canberra, then sat in the tent with kangaroos boing-ing past. ...