Cool things in Canberra.

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When I was growing up Canberra had a reputation of being a boring place, the Australian bush capital. Either I have grown up to be boring or it has got way better. I suppose it is a bit of both, either way I really enjoy every time we get to visit.
When I was growing up Canberra had a reputation of being a boring place, the Australian bush capital. Either I have grown up to be boring or it has got way better. I suppose it is a bit of both, either way I really enjoy every time we get to visit.

The Nation botanic Gardens, had a different areas dedicated to each of the states of Australia, free entry but paid parking.
The Nation botanic Gardens, had a different areas dedicated to each of the states of Australia, free entry but paid parking.

Sun setting behind Black mountain and the communications tower. Black mountain also has a lookout and walking tracks.
Sun setting behind Black mountain and the communications tower.  Black mountain also has a lookout and walking tracks.

The light rail in North Canberra. Has only the one route running 12 kilometers from the city center to Gungalhin.
The light rail in North Canberra. Has only the one route running 12 kilometers from the city center to Gungalhin.

Old Parliament house looking up to Mount Ainslie.
Old Parliament house looking up to Mount Ainslie.

Old and new parliament house from Mount Ainslie.
Old and new parliament house from Mount Ainslie.

The Reflection Pool.
The Reflection Pool.

The House of Representatives inside new parliament house.
The House of Representatives inside new parliament house.

Lake Tuggeranong
Lake Tuggeranong

Dairy Farmer Hill lookout named after the cows that used to be in the area. probably the best lookout on Canberra and its surrounds. The lookout, Amillary Sphere Sundial and Eagles nest sculpture are all within the grounds of the National Arboretum.
Dairy Farmer Hill lookout named after the cows that used to be in the area. probably the best lookout on Canberra and its surrounds. The lookout, Amillary  Sphere Sundial and Eagles nest sculpture are all within the grounds of the National Arboretum.


National Arboretum play ground looking to Black Mountain.
National Arboretum play ground looking to Black Mountain.

National Arboretum Bonsai collection.
National Arboretum Bonsai collection.

Some of the murals were saw around Canberra.
Some of the murals were saw around Canberra.

Charity Shops are aways worth a visit you never know what you will find and it is better than paying full retail price.
Charity Shops are aways worth a visit you never know what you will find and it is better than paying full retail price.

The National Museum was also free to enter put with paid parking.
The National Museum was also free to enter put with paid parking.

There are nine different parkruns to choose from.
There are nine different parkruns to choose from. 

An illegal pop up skate boarding competition in the city civic walk mall.
An illegal pop up skate boarding competition in the city civic walk mall.

The annual light show.
The annual light show.

Lake Ginninderra.
Lake Ginninderra.

Cockington Greens
Cockington Greens

The National Dinosaur museum.
The National Dinosaur museum.


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Heroclix at a charity shop? I never got into that game, so I have no idea if they're actually worth anything or whether anyone plays nowadays.

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You went to wonderful places, every photo is beautiful. You are lucky to have entered the parliament. You enjoyed this city a lot. Your selfies are also stunning.

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