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Canberra Tour

A January 2002 trip to Canberra by Jerryw

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Bus tour from Sydney to Canberra the Capital of Australia. This tour left Sydney at 8:30 AM and returned about 9PM. Lots of scenery. Saw some wildlife. On the way there was a stop at a small town called Berrima. It is a quant tow. There happended to a nice flea market there that day. On the way back, we stopped in Goulburn for dinner and a look in the Merino Wool Shop. Cost $117 AUD

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Overview

Canberra
Guided Tour of Parliment House
Australian Museum Tour
Seeing all the diplomatic embassies
Mt. Ainsley - view of Canberra

Hearing the history od the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and how the city of Canberra was desinged and constructed. It was designed by a Chicago firm. The designer, Burley Griifin, was a disciple of Frank Lyold Wright. As a tribute to Griffin a man-made lake was named after him.

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This tour was by Grayline and offered by most of the bus tour companies. There is an overnight version where you stay overnight in Canberra.

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Restaurant

Big Merino
This is a cafeteria style restaurant that is part of a truck stop next to the Big Merino Gift Shop. One of the specials is a Merino Burger. There was also a Pub there. Food was excellent and served fast. This is good, inexpensive, quick eating place. No atmospher its a trck stop, but good food! Visit the gift shop next door.
  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by Jerryw on February 16, 2002

Big Merino
Old Hume Highway Canberra, Australia

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