Ten Things to do in Canberra
Believe it or not, there's heaps to do in Canberra
Explore the Australian War Memorial
A must see for any visitor to the ACT. Chock full of memorabilia, personal stories, displays, a sculpture garden, gallery exhibits, research facilities, and function spaces, the AWM provides more than just education – it offers a unique glimpse into the lives of the soldiers (and families) that endure the conflict of war.
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Wander the Australian National Botanic Gardens
If you love flowers and plants, or simply enjoy the calmness of a beautiful garden, then the Australian National Botanic Gardens is a top spot. With native plants from all parts of Australia, unique rock gardens, eucalyptus lawns and a magnificent rainforest, most garden enthusiasts will be in horticulture heaven. Whether you're there on an educational trip, or simply to enjoy a quiet garden picnic, you can't go wrong surrounded by the stunning beauty.
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Browse the National Museum
Explore Australian history and culture through numerous exhibits, technology and hands-on activities. Wander the exhibition galleries, restaurants, theatres and a resource centre, or check out permanent exhibitions centred around Land, Nation and People. The temporary exhibition gallery hosts travelling blockbuster exhibitions.
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Visit Parliament House
Parliament House is one of Australia's most popular attractions. With free guided tours every half hour, the site offers impressive architecture, a stunning art collection, a great cafe and a beautiful landscape of green lawns and white pillars. In addition, be sure to browse among the 4,000 artworks, ranging from historic portrait to contemporary landscape.
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Paddle, Roll or Bike around Lake Burley Griffin
Lake Burley Griffin, or LBG to the locals, is a magnificent setting for most outdoor activities. Whether you ride your bike, rollerblade, or jog around it, you're in for some spectacular and tranquil settings. Canoes and kayaks are another popular way to explore the lake, and - if your legs are willing - give the paddleboats a try.
Hit the National Gallery
Set on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin, The National Gallery exhibits collections that highlight the talent of Australian and international artists. There is something for everyone, including a lush sculpture garden, children's exhibits, an extensive gift shop and the gallery's cafes.
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User Feedback
lisa
December 09, 2009
Canberra is an amazing place to go with your family. It's worth going.
kirilly
January 14, 2010
CANBERRA SUCKS IT IS SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO BORING THERES NOTHING TO DO AND WHEN U WANT TO DO SOMETHING IT COST LOTS OF MONEY WHY CANT IT BE LIKE THE GOLD COAST WITH THE THEME PARKS IT SUCKS SOOO BAD CANBERRA IT CRAP
kirilly
January 14, 2010
ITS ME AGAIN I ADVISE YOU NOT TO VIST CANBERRA ITS BORING SEROUSLY IF U HAVE KIDS THEY WOULD BE BORED OUT OF THERE MIND AND BE SOOO BORED THAT THEY JUMP OF THE NEAREST ROOF
Mik
January 28, 2010
I live in Canberra. I can vouch for how stupidly boring it is for a teenage to live in. If you're into museums and art and all that boring stuff, then yeah come to Canberra. But as a capital we are BORING. Worst night life imaginable and there is just nowhere to hang out.
Jesus
February 14, 2010
I moved up here from Melbourne about three weeks ago. My first reaction was 'what was I thinking?'. But try to remain positive - Canberra has its charms and its growing on me - very slowly - but it is... People are generally pretty friendly and there is actually quite a bit to do - although it's seriously expensive. It's a very outdoorsy place - so bring your bike and bathers and enjoy getting active. The only things I actively dislike/hate about Canberra are roundabouts and that everyone f*cking tailgates!!! You dare drive 1km/h below the speed limit (yes - in the left lane...) and some Canberra local will be up your ass quicker than George Michael. Seriously guys - learn some god damn patience. Other than that - loving the Botanical Gardens, Lake Burley Griffin's bike path, and close proximity to NSW country towns.
christina
March 06, 2010
i've only been in canberra for two nights and three days . we went to the main places. when i got back to school everybody asked me did i go in the parlamenthouse i said yes but there was nothing to do . i think canberra is a bit expensive but i love the out doors .the motel that i stayed in was only two rooms but it was better for us because my brother isent always with us . i give it a 95 out of a hundred
Lucy
March 08, 2010
You can do all of these in canberra within about two or three days and then there is nothing else to do. Never move to canberra, way to boring
canberra lover
March 13, 2010
im sitting here looking for something to do and stummbled across this fantastic site i agree that canberra is the worlds worst capital city i would get more excitment out of a dead rat going through rigamortis ive now finished my comment on canberra im now going back to bed with my dead rat
canberra lover
March 13, 2010
hey its me again i dont really have a rat but i am bored. KIRILLY wat you doing tonight wanna excite my life?
funny canberra lover
April 09, 2010
this ratatool dood is a funny guy, if canberra has people like this, I wonder why its boring!
visit museums??
April 09, 2010
how many times can u visit a musuem? this list only states that one can visit a museum only here and there is nothing else to do ... i agree this place is dead, and the capital should be relocated
Jimmy
April 14, 2010
The so-called Nations capital (which is left off any decent list; concerts, footy, beaches, good weather, never rated on tv guides, digital radio) has some wonderful museums & galleries good for weekends and visits, but after work & weekdays is non-existant with the exception of uni kids that drunk they can't scratch, the ACT must have different liquor laws. Great to visit, then keep moving! I've been here 13 months & 2 days.
sarah
April 18, 2010
being the capital, i think it could have a bit more work put into it. the other states are better and they arent the capital. everythings so expensive and pretty crap for what its worth. nothing to do on the weekends, and takes a while to think of something to do...
randomkid
April 21, 2010
leave poor canberra alone. its cool!!!!!
Dananananananananana
April 27, 2010
Im going to canberra for the broomball nationals and that looks like all ill be doing going off these reviews.
charlee
May 16, 2010
shut kiraly canberra is f******* awesome so shut up
Milk
May 28, 2010
Why complain bout canberra when it has so much to offer? If you change your perspective (literally) and visit galleries and museums upside down, it kinda looks different and feels like your experiencing it for the first time. If you also harrass the security you can get into some high speed foot chases for that added excitement. And if you don't like galleries and museums there is always me to excite your life. Call me, call me now!
MCJAGGER
June 20, 2010
ALL u mofos listen up Canberra is the shitest city eva, its for old people and bogan c*&Ts and freshies. if u come to Canberra you are a piece of shit !!!!
ben
June 21, 2010
i've been in canberra for an entire week now and it's a miracle i haven't killed myself yet. the city's weather, lack of character and things to do is driving me insane. off to the hardware store to buy a nice length of rope.TAXI!!!
<3 Canberra
July 27, 2010
If you think there is nothing to do in Canberra, go to the states..there really isn't anything to do there. If you were to go to a museum in the states, you would easily have to pay $30 entry. At least there is free stuff to do here.
PM
August 07, 2010
this is the only thing to do in canberra tell people not to come here cause its so shit if you move here buy a good computer so you can look up other places and dream of being there
MovedToSydney
August 17, 2010
People in Canberra live in a bubble. They are naieve, closed minded people who get paid way too much money. They dont know what the real world is. Most of them live there their whole lives and never want to leave. I got out 6 years ago and will never move back.
reason
August 19, 2010
Guys if you hate Canberra so much. Just leave!!! And don't bullshit it. No one is stopping you!!
local
September 11, 2010
ummm.."<3 Canberra" - ever heard of Washington D.C. - fuck loads of free museums that are better than canberra. and "Jesus" get the fuck off the road you old fart. drive the speed limit or don't drive at all. the speed limits are there to ensure the proper use of the roads and the flow of traffic. Ur are an insult to civil engineers and city planners, you don't deserve to live an urban environment. It's not about patience. Have some consideration for some of us that wanna go places and not just piss off everyone until they stake you to some wood.
Fred
October 16, 2010
I think one Canberras main attractions should be the chick that works in JB Hifi, because she has big cans.
Bronte
November 27, 2010
Um shut the fuck up everyone ? Canberra isn't the best but its pretty good I live here and I always find something to do... Eventually ! Stop underrating Canberra ! /:
Not Boring.
November 29, 2010
No wonder you're all bored on this site, if this is what you read! There are heaps of things to do in Canberra: Big Splash water park in Jamison, Mountain biking on the International Downhill racecourse, Sailing at the Canberra yacht Club, Bushwalking in Namadgi, Skiing in the Brindabellas, Swimming at Casurina or Uriarra, Batamans's bay is only 2 hours drive away, Horseriding in Weston or Cotter, Go-karting in Hume or Mitchell, Rock climbing in Hume or Mitchell, Laser tag at Zone 3, Paintball in Tuggeranong, Piallago or Michalego, Free wine tasting at all the Winery's in the region,
Still Not Boring
November 29, 2010
Bobsled alpine slide & flying fox at Corin Forest, Demolition Derby in Piallago, Archery in Weston, Pistol & Rifle Shooting in Majura, 4wding in Sutton, Monster Trucks, Crusty Demons, MotoX etc.. perform yearly. BMX at the race track in Fisher, Skate at the internationally acclaimed & awarded Skate parks in each town centre, Roller Derby each month, Canoe Polo each week, picnics by the lake. So, yeah: if all you want to do is sit around moaning & drinking goon, you will be bored. But maybe you want to be.
Noneofurbeezwax
December 04, 2010
If you stupid bogons got off your fat asses you might actually find something! There are awesome little rock pools and heaps of stuff to do in Canberra if you get out of your car and walk somewhere. BTW, the capital is supposed to be built for the educated successful international people who are going to visit it and have the brains to enjoy art galleries and musuems. If you want some things to do in Canberra check out the tourism add. Its quite long. Canberra used to be really shitbut its slowly improving. there are heaps of free national parks for you tightasses.
MoveToSydney hater
December 04, 2010
MoveToSydney, you probably lived in Charnwood cuz by statistic out of all Australia's cities Canberra has the most people who are imported and exchanged from other countries! And the people are not stupid, theey are all educated and Canberra has the biggest number of university educated people!
Great work
December 08, 2010
Canberra is a great place for working especially in the building sector. Why else would all these tradesman come from other states. There's actually quite alot to do here and a huge number of social clubs you can join. I've been here for 2 years now and at first i thought it was boring but I've grown a new appreciation for it and I've become more active. Yeah the night life isn't that great but life isn't just about getting shitfaced in a club. Get out and do something! If I really want a good weekend in town I pack the car up and drive 2 hours to Sydney it's not far. As for a place to live it's great if you want to be successful. It's quiet not too distracting, people are generally friendly, and it really helps you settle down and focus. Fishing south coast is great too
Jack
January 03, 2011
These are tourist attractions, been there once ad enough, otherwise theres absolutely nothing to do
Brad
January 14, 2011
I am from Sydney, but lived in Canberra for 18 months. I must have been insane to accept a job there. I can honestly say that having lived in many cities around the world (including boring Tucson, Arizona), Canberra is the worst city I have ever been to. Its not Australia. Its boring. The city is dull. The people all walk around in grey suits and ID badges, looking glum. Locals defend the place because they dont know any better. Anyone living there - get out now before you turn into one of them. I am not kidding either. Canberra is just a big fat happy-taker. I am back in Sydney and its like being released from prison.......
Ger
January 16, 2011
People have been known to kill themselves over a long weekend in canberra because it sucks so bad
emma
January 21, 2011
ive live in canberra my whole life its the best place to be theres lots of places for kids and adults there are lots of resturants and places for u to go.
Umri SpannaCopida
January 24, 2011
Canberra's motto is, that 'at least it's better than goulbourn!'
defender of canberra
January 27, 2011
For all that have mentioned that Canberra is boring you are either uneducated or you are just boring shits. Don't come here we don't need people like you LOSERS....
ihatecanberra
January 29, 2011
canberra is a shocking baron wasteland and if you have a personality and are seeking to enjoy your life i would strongly suggest not come here or advance your life to melbourne or sydney. The night life is woe full to say the least and if you want to have a quiet beer after work then you might want to think again and sit at home and drink milk. it will be more enjoyable. so in summary if you have a personality or like to enjoy life do not come to canberra!!!
Otto
February 02, 2011
As a student who has lived in Europe and America, I thought the move from Sydney to Canberra would be something different and I assumed that Canberra would have the lures of any other national capital. While it does hold benefits of galleries, the replay value of these is very little. The abundance of outdoor activities is expensive and realistically does not cater to the average individual. The main problem is the lack of a cultured night life or music scene. There is not one area I can think to go to where I can sit down and relax with friends after class and enjoy a few beers outside of the uni. The city shut ups at 8pm and this lack of nightlife or social activity leaves little motivation or excitement in the work place or classroom knowing that at night and on the weekends I will be confide to my room planning my next trip back to Sydney
worst.city.ever.
February 14, 2011
Get busy living ( leave Canberra ) or get busy dieing ( stay in Canberra ). Good place to raise children or grow old and die;anywhere inbetween is a waste of time, unless your a pothead. City full of public/civil servants, lawyers, politicians and anally retentive fools. Lived there last 5 years, and left 3 months ago to Perth. Done more in last couple of months than I ever did in Canberra. Can only go to the War Memorial and Gallery/Museum so many times before you want to kill yourself. Place is so small, if you don't like someone, tough; You'll bump into them in Civic or Manuka within 2 weeks, guaranteed. Avoid like the plague unless you want to die. Or smoke weed.
Canberra is NOT bad!
February 20, 2011
Okay y'all, time to finish this argument! For starters, if you live in one place long enough then you have probably done all the touristy things, but that doesnt mean its boring - it just means you have to be move inventive with how you spend your weekends. Canberra is close to the snow, the surf, Sydney is not far away and nor is Melbourne for that matter. Take the time to go down a different road or walk a different path. Canberra is NOT boring, its a game that you need to keep inventing.
maddieisawesome
February 27, 2011
help need information on a good place to go to in canberra
Kevin Rudd
March 11, 2011
@maddieisawesome. Good place in Canberra... let me think... ummm... errrr... ummmm... Oh.. I know....Canberra Airport for the first flight out of there!
Canberra Resident :(
March 25, 2011
@Canberra is NOT bad! LOL I like how you defend Canberra by stating all the things one could do are OUTSIDE of Canberra. Thanks for the laugh ! BTW Syd is 2 1/2 hrs away and Melbourne is 6 hrs away. Hardly what I would call 'walking down a different path'. And to worst.city.ever. I can only imagine your first statement being quoted from Shawshank Redemption is because in many ways, it's like a prison. Sure feels that way sometimes...
ACT resident
April 09, 2011
Canberra has some great clubs and sports bars that have live music, trivia, raffles, usually 4 nights a week and can be a great place to relax with friends or meet new people. Also, the tourist attractions (ie, Museums, gallery's, Questacon, war memorial) are constantly getting new exhibitions, there is the old bus depot markets are filled with great food and crafts. There are also community groups where you can meet new people if you're new to town, check the local paper for info.
Del
April 17, 2011
we're going on a road trip to CBR tomorrow. living in Sydney for 3 yrs now and 1st time visitor of Canberra, i'm having 2nd thoughts after reading this.
I like arcade stuff
May 05, 2011
GOD people i live canberra it might not be the best capital city in the world but if you like being active and giong outdoors then live here one thing i dont like about canberra is that they dont have many arcade games to play
Go Tigers
May 26, 2011
Wow, what an amazing amount of vitriol! I too listened for 30 years of all the stories of Canberra, boring, sterile, full of public servants wearing cardigans etc etc, to the extent that even though I was brought up in Sydney and frequently went skiing, I had never even been here. That was before I got a job here in IT 20 years ago. I liked Canberra from the first day and continue to like living here. No, it does not have a vibrant night life, but show me any city of 330,000 that has.If you like the outdoors and are sporty, it is a great place to live. Join a bushwalking club, cycle around the lake, come in Autumn, it is just beautiful. I have worked in Sydney, Melbourne and Darwin and have visited every other capital city, this is my favourite city to live in. It is without a doubt the best place to live with your family.I love the 10 minute commute to work, clear air and diverse and liberal workforce. Canberra is not a place to come and party, but it doesn't pretend to be.
Canberraman
May 31, 2011
Im sorry but Canberra is shitfull. its basically albury-wadonga without the wadonga. you have to drive just far enough to the coast that you cant do a day trip and same goes for getting to sydney or the snow. Retarded drivers are everywhere. In Summer its dryer than alice springs and in winter its colder than tasmania. it hasnt even got a decent lake/river. Has one person on this page mentioned something that you would actually do anywhere else? no they havent becuase in cannberra its so shit that peoople have to make up shit to make it sound better. oh the war memorial is so exciting, wrong. the night life is ok, wrong. the people are friendly, wrong. the people are so pissed off that they live in the shittest place in australia that they are all rude and selfish.
Canberraman again
May 31, 2011
everyone works in the public service and it shows.. they have nothing better to do than show off there expensive cars or overpriced houses while they are ripping off joe taxpayer with another cooshy contract job that due to being monitored by public servants is a complete joke. that is canberra for ya, full of scared money hungry selfish public servants. Oh and the rest of us who have to deal with them every freakin day. Im moving to QLD.
cam
June 16, 2011
Well, it's really a matter of perspective. Aside from the fact that 80% of you chumps should be flagged as inappropriate (probably because you're under <16 and srsly all u's do is txt liek crzy all dai; notice that I am using appropriate English here?), many have missed the point. Canberra is nice. It's a pleasant place to live. The great out doors, and lots of space - mental, and physical. If you want to "go to the city" (@Jesus: yes, the George Michael kind - jealous?), Canberra is not the place. If you wish to raise a family, and/or be at peace with yourself and fellow man - Canberra, bring it on. Anyway, Canberra is worth appreciating because it is uniquely Australian. And you sure can't go wrong with that.
fred
June 20, 2011
canberra is expensive and it sucks to live here kill me please
freshy
July 21, 2011
Lighthouse bar in Belconnen get your arse down here!! great FOOD great music great atmosphere Hot chicks yaaaahooooo!! lol
Captain Awesome
August 04, 2011
Wow, there's a lot of haters on here. I don't understand what everyone is complaining about though - what does Sydney or Melbourne have that Canberra doesn't? A beach? Sorry, but that can't be helped. Location is not on our side. You can enjoy your NSW/VIC/QLD nightclubs all you like - spend $30 getting through the door, and another $50 on three drinks that you lined up for eight hours to get. I'll just have a pint for $6 and be on my way. WOO CANBERRA!
Canberra SUX
August 06, 2011
DO NOT VISIT CANBERRA!!!!!! IT IS SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO BORING!!! UNLESS U LIKE WALKING AROUND A MUSEUM LOOKING AT OLD CRAP THEN IT WOULD B GR8 4 U! JUST GO HOME OR MAYBE TRY ENGLAND, I HEARE THE WEATHER IS LOVERLY ;) BUT ALL JOKES ASIDE STAY HOME! CANBERRA IS 4 OLD PEOPLE AND POLITICIANS! >:(
visitor
August 09, 2011
ok! so i am a 16 year old teenager, i live in perth and visit canberra a couple of times a year! and i just wanna say.. i swear to god if i hear another sob story about how 'boring' canberra is i am going to kill someone.. everytime i go to canberra i find so many things to do its not funy. have a sense of adventure+ get over yourselves! dont hate.
randome dude
August 14, 2011
I know its randome but Harry potter is the bomb
Say what?
August 17, 2011
Captain Awesome - WTF are you on about? You obviously have never been to Syd or Melb. Canberra is the over-priced placed. Explain the $4.50 coffees, $6-7 pints, overpriced rent, charges to park at the shopping centres, overpriced average restaurants, lack of choice (yes - Canberra has everything but only ONE of everything). There is also crappy internet service, no free-to-air tv on foxtel satellite, overpaid public servants - cant think of many positives (the only positives Canberrans mention are that its a 2 hour drive to the beach (in NSW) or its a 3 hour drive to the snow (in NSW) or its a 3 hour drive to Sydney). Get over yourself!
Jimmy
August 17, 2011
Canberra sucks I want to get out the jobs are a scam there are only jobs for collage boys
Amazed
August 27, 2011
Say what? and Canberraman- WTF are you on about? Obviously you dont get out much. Even Maccas charges more than 4.50 for a decent large coffee. I've paid more than 7 for a pint in Parramatta (and the 30+ covercharge). I was able to purchase my own home in Canberra, could not afford to rent let alone buy in Sydney. Belconnen and Civic (the main shopping areas in Canberra) charge for parking, what main centre doesnt in Sydney/Melbourne? Seriously? There are award winning restaurants, Courgettes and Elecure, to name a few. Im a hardworking, proud Public Servant at the local hospital. I work 12hr shifts, night duty, weekends and public holidays, including Christmas, New Years, Easter, long weekends and school holidays.. What a bunch of moaners. Jimmy: Hint... think you meant to write "college"... probably why the jobs dont stick..
Amazed
August 27, 2011
And Canberraman- I have a car and a home because I worked my butt off and earned it. I have always payed taxes and have never been on any payments. I got my "cushy" Public Service Job by attending university and studying. Who the hell are you to make such statements about residents in Canberra?
oblivion
September 02, 2011
J'Haine - after serving five years here in a decent job (only thing that I enjoy here and brought me here)with wine to blot out the lack of architecture / city soul I still find myself being an extra in a David Lynch movie. That's the Canberra experience - in the word of my fave song, canberra is "pretty vacant".
undecided
September 03, 2011
Gee- reading all these comments has been very entertaining! I haven't laughed so hard since I moved to Canberra (8 months ago)! The 'defenders' are the funniest because the defense is so limp. Most hilarious was the advice that Canberra is a game- a game that you have to keep reinventing (!!?). But I was also amused by the writer who went to a lot of trouble to list all of Canberra's attractions (probably from the yellow pages) which included Laser tag and go- karting, and then the other writer who encouraged us to join a bushwalking club. They prove the argument against Canberra most effectively. It just makes you want to keep paying it out- you get such a fantastic reaction!! Personally, I would really like to like Canberra but people are so unfriendly. People may be educated, but they're not enlightened- they have no empathy for the newcomer. Perhaps if you Canberrans were genuinely friendly people (like in Melbourne) we would warm to you more.
undecided
September 03, 2011
Oh and, Canberrans, please stop trying to cheer me up by telling me that we are "only" 2 hours to the beach. You don't hear people in Katoomba saying the same thing. (I say this as a friend: You're embarrassing yourselves.) But please, - get yourselves to the Big Splash in Jamison ("Not Boring's" number one listed attraction!), it's really great............ woo-hoo! We don't need the beach. . .do we?
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Visitor
September 09, 2011
Hi people, I'm new to Canberra, to be honest I hated Canberra at the beginning for about 2 months. But I'm over it now starting to like it. I guess I made some friends here when I start working n studying. I won't say I love Canberra but I dont hate it at all, in fact start to like it. I know it is not much to do in here, but if u can make some friends may be they can change your boring life.i guess the only two things to make me stay are the people I met n the job I like. But if that doesn't apply to you, may be u should move to other cities to enjoy ur life better
Claroil
September 15, 2011
Canberra is expensive? Try Sydney! Nothing to do? Try Adelaide! Canberra has thriving entertainment activities for adults, but you won't see them advertised on sites like these. Google Canberra adult fun and suddenly a world will open to you like the World of Oz.
Sally
September 23, 2011
What I find fascinating is all the people that live in Canberra but negatively criticise it. If you're so unhappy with Canberra, why don't you leave? Too gutless and scared to try something new I guess. Canberra is a wonderful place to live. It's clean, safe and friendly. I have lived in Sydney and London and there is no point comparing Canberra with any other city. It's completely different in it's own right. For the people that are prepared to do other activities other than drinking, there is plenty to do. The restaurants are great and the scenery is fantastic if you're into the outdoors. I am a public servant and I work hard to ensure that Australia keeps it high standard of living - I'm proud of that and all the people that bag public servants should show some respect and appreciation for what we do.
Independent Review
September 25, 2011
Canberra is fantasic for people travelling in big groups who can utilize all the things to do like Paintball, Drinking and more Drinking lol. But if your not an overpaid Public Servant then you really can't afford to do all the fun things because you have other obligations. Go Karting your looking at $50, Paintball $100-200 per person, Big Splash - don't bother it's never warm enough to go unless you live in the artic circle. Sailing - done it for years and it is still boring going around and tacking every minute cause your about to hit a rock wall, and going skiing in the Brindabellas, god your in the wrong place because you need to be at Perisher or Thredbo which will cost at least $200 and it's a 6hour return trip. I suppose you could always go up to Telstra Tower and have a good look and then when your finished throw yourself off the edge. Rock climbing sucks, who wants to climb up a wall for no reason?
Cbr101
October 01, 2011
To those who are ungrateful for what we have in this life time and find it entertaining to criticize cities rather than appreciate what they offer and cater for. Canberra has many attraction that are appreciated by many such as the multicultural events that take place shows that are held around Canberra from other states.the crime is not as bad as other states and a pleasant place to bring up kids, also there is many none profit organization that carry out great work that contribute to the community. If your not happy and ungrateful travel to third world countries and you will return with more realistic outlook in life and appreciate what we have.
aaahhhh
October 17, 2011
Canberra is and always will be the worse place ever to live!how many people on this site actually had something nice to say. the majority of people hate it!if u dnt have a car ur screwed public transport is shit!taxis cost a fortune!people walk around like robots! there is no buzz around the place.WAT A SHITHOLE!
Canberra is un-Australian
October 19, 2011
Hated Canberra the moment I came here and not much has changed. This is coming from someone who use to live in Albury-Wodonga. I miss those fun and exciting days...... It's actually the people I hate the most. Canberrans are unfriendly to people they don't know, unlike any other place I've been in Oz or overseas for that matter and I've travelled a lot. I've moved away twice but have been pulled back... due to family issues. Now... I've been sucked in by a high paying job... but is it worth selling my sole for...? Best advice for Canberra, join clubs and try to make friends through existing ones. Otherwise there is really good cheap pot here, ah.... but that's a whole nother crowd of no hopers... really.
Canberra is un-Australian
October 19, 2011
"but is it worth selling my sole for...?" Yes I know it should be soul.... it is 2:30am and i am on a lot of pain killers...
maddy&brooke&jazz
November 10, 2011
fuck me canberra is so shit. there is nothing to do and you can only go to the galleries like once or twice. you cant even go shopping. CANBERRA SUCKS BALLS! AHHHHHHH. I cant leave because i would have to go with my parents so im fucked. HAHA Fml.
canberra sucks.
November 10, 2011
CANBERRA IS A BAD PLACE TO TO LIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!! nothing to do. i could go on about how bad it is. i agree with maddy&brooke&jszz. CANBERRA SUCKS!
ANGRY FREAKIN' PERSON
November 10, 2011
Whats wrong with canberra? well one, the bus service suckz it took me 15 minutes to get about 6 km's like seriously people get lives and fix your fucking bus service!!!!! also you arent alowed to eat on the bus, like sorry im from a third world country and have to take food from people and eat it ON YOUR BLOODY BUS. Also the people here, they go to work come home and NEVER speak to anyone, its like seriously, do you have ANY friends?!?!?!? I mean yeah theres hot guys at ADFA but hello they never fucking leave ADFA. the schooling is lame aswel they dont let you wear hoodies at most schools like seriously KISS MY FREAKIN ARSE im gonna werar a hoodie if i fucking welll wanna wear a hoodie! there is also NOTHING to do it is a tourist destination people come and then they leave. I HAVE TO LIVE IN THIS SHIT HOLE. its no fun, i wish to formally complain and have canberra removed from the map for a sincere hatered of the place KTHNXBAI I also agree with maddy&brooke&jazz
CRAZY PERSON
November 10, 2011
I DONT EXIST there are purple people all around me hEEEEEEEEEEELp i think im gonna go lick a window now.
Maya
November 20, 2011
I believe that maddy&brooke&jazz make a very good point but could tone down their language, same with ANGRY FREAKIN PERSON, canberra is boring, do not bring your kids here cause their rapin everybody out there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! from maya.
jemmy
November 28, 2011
what a fantastic city, i used to live chicago and london, sydney but the best ever city is the canberra is realy place to be lve it.
eris
December 03, 2011
Canberra is a cool place for anyone who doesn't embrace the "getting drunk every night is the only way to have fun" lifestyle. There are tons of things to do, although you have to hunt them up. Unfortunately, there isn't much in the way of free evening entertainment for teenagers. We used to have a lot of events at the Unis but then the Student Unions were made optional and the students stopped joining them. Being a University city, the youth entertainment is based around the Uni's, and there's no money for it anymore.
get me outta here
December 04, 2011
I've been in Canberra for seven months now and I'm quite ready to move on. It was fun being in a new city initially, and I did all the touristy stuff I could find, but when I'd done all of that I was left thinking "what am I going to do now?". It's hard to make friends because it is, as people have said before, very cliquey, and when you walk through the city all you see are public service clones. They all look, walk, talk the same way. My boss said to me that everyone becomes accustomed to Canberra snobbery eventually and that's when you'll start to fit in. Until then you'll be the "different" outsider. Time to leave now I think because I certainly don't want to become one of THEM.
shagga
December 12, 2011
yeh theres nothing to in canberra BUT theres upside to this little roten town theres lot of UNDERCOVER GANGAZ which is a good thing
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