Canberra is a city surrounded by parkland and native bush. It has enough activities to keep even a seasoned traveller occupied. Canberra holds the distinction of the only city in Australia with prior city planning, which makes getting around much more accessible than other parts of Australia. It gives one a more significant reason to start your holiday with getting a car rental from the Canberra Airport.
As the science and technology centre of Canberra, Questacon is an excellent place for a family outing. The centre hosts 8 galleries with over 200 hands-on exhibit with something that everyone will enjoy. After having your fill of science, take the sculpture-laden path to the National Gallery. It would be a good idea to park your car rental in Canberra somewhere within the area to make the journey back to your accommodation conveniently.
Beyond the sculpture path from Questacon, the National Gallery also houses an outdoor sculpture garden overflowing with subjects to study and marvel at. The Gallery is also within view of the National Carillon Bell Tower. The Gallery also has a dynamic fog sculpture that you can freely interact with, along with art collections.
The next stop would be the War Memorial. If you arrive in Canberra in the morning, you might want to drive your car rental directly from Canberra Airport to fully maximise your stay at the memorial. The memorial is a popular destination for both locals and tourists to commemorate the men and women who fought and died for this country. The guided tours will take you through the various exhibits, with each one giving visitors a glimpse into the lives of those who fought in the war. If you make the trip to the memorial early enough, you can listen to the stories of one of the servicemen and women at the daily ceremony.
For a picture-perfect view of Canberra, take your car rental in Canberra behind the war memorial and drive to Mount Ainslie Lookout. The Lookout is the ideal overlook of the city, making it a hotspot for hikers, photographers, and sightseers. The mountain itself provides a hiking route from behind the war memorial with a pathway laden with plaques commemorating the various battles fought in World War II. The view from the mountain is also a perfect backdrop for a picnic. So grab some groceries and a mat along the way in your car rental before heading here.
Among the various sites within view, the Lake Burley Griffin presents a perfect spot for water sports and any form of sailing, making it an ideal location to relax and wind down from your trip. As a must-see destination in Australia, Canberra is a 3-hour drive from Sydney and or 7-hour drive from Melbourne. With so many interesting places in Canberra to explore, pick up a car rental from Hertz at the Canberra Airport for your perfect trip in this city.
