
Canberra
Canberra is a relatively new city, but people have been doing business in the area since before recorded history. The very name of Australia's capital city is derived from an Aboriginal word which means 'meeting place'. And, with its modern business venues, and accommodation that caters for captains of industry and visiting heads of state, Canberra is an ideal destination for business meetings and events. The city also boasts fabulous restaurants and nearby wineries. It is famous for its national monuments and galleries and has a major share of premier events, including the Canberra Balloon Fiesta, the Canberra District Wine Harvest Festival, and the Subaru Rally of Canberra. For a business meeting with a difference, time it to coincide with one of these extraordinary experiences. Best of all, in Canberra you get the chance to host your own event in a truly prestigious venue - Australia's own Parliament House. Plan a gala dinner in its majestic Great Hall, and enjoy your own private behind-the-scenes tour.
Weather: The four seasons are very distinct, with autumn being the best time to visit. There is a lot of sunshine year-round. Distances: Canberra is only a 45 minute flight to Sydney and just one hour flight from Melbourne. Airport: Canberra domestic airport is seven kilometres from the city. Average Costs: Transfer from the airport to the city is $A5 by bus, and approximately $A15 by taxi. Transport: Canberra offers a variety of public transport, a domestic airport and improved highways to access the destination.
The four seasons in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, are very distinct. Autumn is possibly the best time to visit, in March to May. There's a magnificent display of russet and golden foliage as the hot, dry summer cools to balmy temperatures. Spring (September - November) is warm, colourful and invigorating, and the winter months of June to August are cold, clear and bright - occasionally with snow. There's a lot of sunshine year-round.
° C = Celcius Source: Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) - climate averages
Time Zones: Canberra and the Australian Capital Territory operate under Australian Eastern Standard Time (EST). Eastern Standard Time is ten hours ahead of GMT. Daylight Savings:
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