{"id":1144,"date":"2017-12-11T12:04:22","date_gmt":"2017-12-11T06:34:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/67.205.158.89\/?p=1144"},"modified":"2025-01-29T15:54:37","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T10:24:37","slug":"exploring-the-bush-capital-of-australia-canberra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/beyond-uni\/exploring-the-bush-capital-of-australia-canberra\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring the Bush Capital of Australia: Canberra"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/beyond-uni\/exploring-the-bush-capital-of-australia-canberra\/#Here_are_some_places_you_must_visit_to_make_the_most_of_Canberra\" >Here are some places you must visit to make the most of Canberra!<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/beyond-uni\/exploring-the-bush-capital-of-australia-canberra\/#1_Sunrise_Hot_Air_Balloon_Flight\" >1. Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/beyond-uni\/exploring-the-bush-capital-of-australia-canberra\/#2_Tidbinbilla\" >2. Tidbinbilla:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/beyond-uni\/exploring-the-bush-capital-of-australia-canberra\/#3_Australian_Institute_of_Sports\" >3. Australian Institute of Sports:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/beyond-uni\/exploring-the-bush-capital-of-australia-canberra\/#4_Parliament_Tour\" >4. Parliament Tour:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/beyond-uni\/exploring-the-bush-capital-of-australia-canberra\/#List_of_Cities_in_Australia_for_Students\" >List of Cities in Australia for Students:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Canberra has been ranked in the top 20 student cities of the world. It is known for its great student mix and welcoming culture. International students alone make up 30% of the student population in Australia. The city also has beautiful architecture and a thriving youth community.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Regarded as one of the cheapest places to live, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/australia\/city\/canberra\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Canberra<\/strong> <\/a>ranks very high in terms of an effective cost of living. You can also find some iconic bars and niche cafes scattered around the city. In short, the city not only has a great education system but also a buzzing social life and delectable food.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Here_are_some_places_you_must_visit_to_make_the_most_of_Canberra\"><\/span><strong>Here are some places you must visit to make the most of Canberra!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Sunrise_Hot_Air_Balloon_Flight\"><\/span><strong>1. Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Take a tour over the majestic mountains of Canberra on a hot air balloon for an unforgettable experience. Enjoy a panoramic view of the entire city, including the vast Lake Burley Griffin and the monumental architecture of the Parliament House. Sounds magical, right.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Tidbinbilla\"><\/span><strong>2. Tidbinbilla:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Only a short drive away from Canberra is the natural reserve of Tidbinbilla. If you love wildlife, this place is a must-visit. They have kangaroos, koalas, platypus, potoroos, wallaroos, possums, wombats, echidnas, emus, lyrebirds as well as many other birds and reptiles. It\u2019s also home to endangered species like the Northern Corroboree Frog and Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Australian_Institute_of_Sports\"><\/span><strong>3. Australian Institute of Sports:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Australia is known for its sports athletes, and this is where most of them trained to become the legends they are. Witness the tough routines practiced here, or even participate in one! If you\u2019re lucky, you may even get a chance to go for a run with your favorite athlete. You can also opt for Sportex &#8211; an interactive experience that lets you instantly become an athlete rowing in a virtual race, scoring a goal in a football match or even playing wheelchair basketball.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Parliament_Tour\"><\/span><strong>4. Parliament Tour:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Immerse yourself in Australian history by taking a tour of the Australian Parliament and National Museum. Visit the Australian war memorial to pay homage to the soldiers, check out the Parliament house for a dose of democracy in action and then reach the top of Mount Ainslie for a 360 degrees\u2019 view of modern architecture.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We at <strong>University Living<\/strong> helps students find a happy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>student apartment<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0so they can live, learn and achieve while making memories for a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_of_Cities_in_Australia_for_Students\"><\/span><strong>List of Cities in Australia for Students:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/australia\/city\/melbourne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Melbourne<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/australia\/city\/brisbane\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brisbane<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/australia\/city\/sydney\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sydney<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/australia\/city\/adelaide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Adelaide<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/australia\/city\/perth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Perth<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/australia\/city\/darwin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Darwin<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/australia\/city\/canberra\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canberra<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/australia\/city\/gold-coast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold Coast<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/australia\/city\/cairns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cairns<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/australia\/city\/bunbury\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bunbury<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/australia\/city\/lismore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lismore<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Canberra has been ranked in the top 20 student cities of the world. It is known for its great student mix and welcoming culture. International students alone make up 30% of the student population in Australia. The city also has beautiful architecture and a thriving youth community. 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