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■ Population: 320,000
■ Currency: Australian Dollars (AUD)
■ Country and city code: +61, +2
■ Tourist info: Canberra and Region Visitor Centre, 330 Northbourne Ave, Dickson, tel: +61 (0)2 6205 0044, email: visinfo@catia.asn.au, website: www.visitcanberra.com.au
FUN FACT
The Australian Institute of Sport, which opened in 1981, offers programmes in 26 sports and is home to over 600 athletes.
National Museum of Australia (Lennox Crossing, Acton Peninsula, tel: +61 (0)2 6208 5000)
Spectacularly located on the edge of Acton Peninsula jutting out into Lake Burley Griffin the museum highlights the history of Australia through the keyevents,issues and people that shaped the nation. Open from 9am to 5pm 
daily. Admission is free, although there are fees for some special exhibitions.
Parliament House (Capital Hill, Parliamentary Triangle, tel: +61 (0)2 6277 5399)
Completed in 1988 for the bicentennial celebrations of the first settlement of Australia by the British in 1788, it is the seat of Federal Parliament. There is a vast courtyard with Aboriginal mosaic, and the futuristically designed building features the use of native timbers and contemporary art works by Australian artists. Open from 9am to 5pm daily. Admission is free.
Canberra Centre (Bunda and Petrie Streets, tel: +61 (0)2 6247 5611)
The Canberra Centre is newly expanded and contains retail store favourites, with something for everyone. It’s centrally located, and there’s a good choice of locally made souvenirs and crafts.
Chairman and Yip (108 Bunda Street, tel: +61 (0)2 6248 7109)
Featuring an innovative menu blending Asian and Western flavours, you are guaranteed consistently high quality meals at this popular restaurant. Book ahead. $$
Charcoal Grill (61 London Circuit, tel: +61 (0)2 6248 8015)
Australia is renowned for its superb steaks, and this landmark Canberra restaurant has been serving delicious cuts for over 40 years. $$
King O’Malley’s Irish Pub (131 City Walk, tel: +61 (0)2 6257 0111)
Enjoy the busy, noisy but convivial atmosphere in this centrally located pub that offers a wide selection of Australian and international beers as well as great pub food.
Hyatt Hotel Canberra (Commonwealth Ave, Yarralumla)
Since its construction in 1924, this National Heritage-listed hotel has a superbly restored art deco style building, and has been hosting guests from all round the world. Don’t miss the superb afternoon tea served in the elegant Tea Lounge. Room rates start from AUD250 (SGD325). $$$
Embassy Motel (Hopetoun Circuit, Deakin) *
Comfortable four-star hotel only a few hundred metres from the Prime Minister’s Lodge. It is also a short ride to tourist attractions, including the Australian War Memorial, National Art Gallery and the National Zoo and Aquarium. Room rates start from AUD130 (SGD164.15). $$
BY ROGER ALLNUTT
* FOR EXCLUSIVE DEALS, BOOK HOTELS AT www.TIGERAIRWAYS.COM. TIGER AIRWAYS AUSTRALIA DOMESTIC FLIGHTS TO/FROM CANBERRA ARE SUBJECT TO CASA REGULATORY APPROVAL
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