Car Rental or Hire Canberra.
Canberra, our Nation’s Capital
The Capital of the ACT (Australian Capital Territory), Canberra is surrounded by New South Wales and is 3 hrs drive from Sydney (300kms) and 7 hrs drive from Melbourne (650kms).Cheap Car Hire or Rental from Webbcarr is the best way to see all the outstanding attractions that Canberra has to offer.
Canberra has a population of about 329,000 and experienced a growth of 1.5% in the year 08 – 2009
Attractions
Australian Institute of Sport has 1 million visitors each year and runs tours daily taking 90minutes.
National Art Gallery, guided tours are available every day except Christmas Day. Parking is available for your hire cars. http://www.nga.gov.au/VISITING/Parking.html
The National Gallery of Australia is located in the parliamentary triangle on the south side of Lake Burley Griffin. It is adjacent to the High Court of Australia and The National Portrait Gallery and within walking distance of the National Library and Old Parliament House.
Australian War Memorial, Treloar Crescent Campbell. Open Monday to Friday 10 – 5pm and 1-5pm Saturday and Closed on Sunday and Public Holidays.
Parliament House is situated on Capital Hill and easily recognisable by the giant flag towering over the building. Areas of the house are opened to the public everyday between 9 – 5pm.
Long before the politicians chose Canberra for the federal capital, the area had a rich farming history. Driving Car Rentals in Canberra is made easy because the city is designed in circles with loop roads. Canberra is a city in a park everywhere you travel there are plenty of green areas to stop and enjoy the outdoors.
Canberra offers everything from upmarket boutiques, malls and department stores to markets and local designers. You just need to know where to look . Shopping in Canberra Rental Cars in this city can be the ideal way to get around and there are plenty of short drives to suit everyone in the family. Another great way to see the city is by water. Why not take a cruise on Lake Burley Griffin? The ferries depart from Acton Ferry Terminal and there is plenty of parking available.
Many Australian national festivals happen here, from folk music to fast cars and flowers. Use this link to view festivals and events What's On.
The city is surrounded by several mountains, Mt Majura, Mt Ainslie, Black Mountain, Red Hill and Mt Pleasant. Black Mountain is popular with visitors and is 812m high to give you commanding views of the area and if that isn’t high enough you can climb to the top of Telstra Tower, 195mts tall. The tower is open daily from 9am to 10pm and you will be rewarded at the top with a revolving restaurant and 360°views.
Don’t forget to take the kids to see the Royal Australian Mint, opening daily from 9 – 4pm and closed Christmas Day and Good Friday. Admission is Free.
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Car Rental / Hire Locations around Australian Capital Territory:
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