Canberra is Australia's political capital and is part of the Australia Capital Territory. Like Washington D.C., it is not a state but a seperate political center. It is home to a variety of national monuments and museums. Although Canberra is the seat of the government, and home to more than 300,000 people, the city has a laid back feel that can be a little too slow-paced for Sydneysiders. Canberra is located in the ACT, which is surrounded by New South Wales, and is approximatly a four hour drive south of Sydney.

Top Canberra Attractions:
National Gallery of Australia
Parliament House
Australian War Memorial
Screensound Australia
Telstra Tower