Being the nation’s capital, a lot of countries from around the world have embassies (or high commissions) here. The embassies are clustered in a number of inner suburbs, such as Yarralumla and Deakin. I find it a lot of fun driving around and looking at their different architecture as many of them have been constructed…
Canberra
Canberra: Arboretum
The National Arboretum (a botanical garden devoted to trees) is one of my favourite places in Canberra. The are had been mostly covered in pine plantations, but was redeveloped following the devastating 2003 bushfires (which cleared the area). The Arboretum is now home to 94 forests of rare, endangered and symbolic trees from around Australia…
Canberra: Multicultural Festival
The Canberra Multicultural Festival is held in the city centre and is a free, family-friendly festival held over three days in February. There are many stages featuring live music/dancing from many different cultures, food stalls and cultural diversity down every lane way as many of the embassies set up stalls.
Canberra: Enlighten Festival
The Enlighten Festival is one of my favourite times of the year. Amazing light projections and installations fill the Parliamentary Triangle, covering buildings (such as Parliament House, old Parliament House and Questacon) and turning them into vibrant canvases. With live music, performances by roving artists and many other attractions there is something for everyone. Accompanying…
Canberra: Cockington Green Gardens
Cockington Green Gardens were established in 1979 (I remember visiting when we came to Canberra on a family holiday in the late 80s). The beautifully landscaped gardens feature meticulously handcrafted miniature buildings (to scale). The tiny gardens around the houses are not bonsaied, but carefully chosen plants that are naturally small. As well as a…