Canberra is the capital city of Australia and is located in southeastern Australia. Most locals and tourists knew this place as a political hotspot, but with different sources that this place has, they offer lots of things to do for local or foreign tourists. With their unique geography, Canberra offers travelers different types of attractions of historic places, natural scenes, examples of quality architecture, galleries and most of it will give you the most memorable photo that you can take. It takes around 8 hours 8 minutes of flying time to travel from Singapore to Canberra. This will differ based on the airlines and routes taken as well. Considering Traveloka offers various airline options such as Singapore Airlines, Scoot, Air Asia, and more, you have plenty to choose from. Among the best accommodations in Canberra include Forrest Hotel and Apartments, Alivio Tourist Park Canberra, and Quest Canberra. During your stay, you could also visit some of the best attractions there are in Canberra such as the National Zoo and Aquarium, National Gallery of Australia, and Cockington Green Garden.

When is the best time to fly from Singapore to Canberra?

Canberra is generally warm throughout the year, the winters are very cold, but there is a certain period of the year that is good enough to do both outdoor and/or indoor activities. The usual period where Canberra is open for warm-weather activities is from late December to early March. This will be the optimum period to go on a holiday here in Canberra. The temperature will usually varied from 1°C to 28°C and is rarely below -4°C or above 35°C. Maybe to get the best time where you are not at the peak of the holiday season in Canberra, you can plan a travel to Canberra close to early December or late March, just before the holiday peak starts.

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What are the main airports available in Canberra

Canberra Airport (CBR) 

Canberra Airport is the main airport operating in Canberra. It is 7.9 km away from Canberra. The trip via car or any public land transportation will take around 10 minutes from the airport to the main city. The traveling time will only differ depending on the traffic condition at the time of the travel. Some of the airport facilities you can find at the Canberra Airport include money exchange kiosks, café and restaurants, ATMs, and duty-free shops.

Places to stay in Canberra

Forrest Hotel and Apartments – Forrest Hotel and Apartments is a 4-star hotel located within 30 National Circuit Forrest, Canberra. It is 1.7 km away from Bandung to the hotel. The distance from the airport is about 7.9 km. The hotel consists of various room types ranging from Forrest Queen Room, Forrest Twin Room, Executive One Bedroom Apartment, and Executive Two Bedroom Apartments. It is suitable for both solo and family travelers. Some of the facilities provided at the hotel include but are not limited to Guest Laundry, Forrest Tennis Court, Bicycle Information, and BBQ Facilities. 

Alivio Tourist Park Canberra – Alivio Tourist Park Canberra is a 4-star hotel located within 20 Kunzea St, Canberra. It is 5.4 km away from Canberra to the hotel. The distance from the airport is about 11.5 km. The hotel consists of various room types ranging from Villa 3 Bedrooms, Cabin (Woodland), Cabin (Wattle Gen), Villa 2 Bedrooms, Room with Kitchenette, Double Room, and Garden Villa. It is suitable for both solo and family travelers. Some of the facilities provided at the hotel include but are not limited to Hot Tub & Spa, BBQ Facilities, Tennis Court, Laundry, and Lounge & Bar. 

Quest Canberra – Quest Canberra is a 4-star hotel located within Melbourne Building West Row, Canberra. It is 0.5 km away from Canberra to the hotel. The distance from the airport is about 8.8 km. The hotel consists of various room types ranging from Apartment 1 Bedroom, Executive Apartment, Studio, Standard Apartment, Executive Apartment, and Bed in Dormitory. It is suitable for both solo and family travelers. Some of the facilities provided at the hotel include but are not limited to Dry cleaning service, Laundry, and Open Parking.

Highlights in Canberra

National Zoo and Aquarium – National Zoo and Aquarium is the only zoo in Australia that combines zoo and aquarium. This place is very famous among local and foreign tourists, especially for families and kids. The National Zoo displays various types of marine life as well as some exotic species such as tigers, bears, pandas, and more. The National Zoo and Aquarium is 7.4 km away from Canberra and 13.5 km from the main airport. It will take a roughly 9 minutes drive from Canberra to The National Zoo and Aquarium and around 13 minutes from the airport. The National Zoo and Aquarium opens from 9.30 am – 5 pm and the entrance fee is $28. 

National Gallery of Australia – National Gallery of Australia is a place where you can enjoy the combination of historical and cultural-artistic together. With the collection of over 150,000 individual pieces in display, the gallery has been divided into five main sections, Australian Arts, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander, European & American, Asian, and the Pacific. It will be a great loss to miss a visit to the National Gallery of Australia. National Gallery of Australia is 3.2 km away from Canberra and 6.7 km from the main airport. It will take roughly 5 minutes drive from Canberra to the National Gallery of Australia and around 8 minutes from the airport. The National Gallery of Australia opens from 10 am – 5 pm and the entrance fee depends on the exhibitions and galleries. 

Cockington Green Garden – Cockington Green Garden is the most suitable place for couples, families, and kids to enjoy the greenery area in the city of Canberra. Cockington Green offers lots of attractions such as Miniature Steam Train Rides, Waverly Dolls House, Free BBQs, Picnic Area & Playground, and more. Don’t forget to take a bunch of photos here because you will get into the venture of fascinating display miniature buildings here. Cockington Green is 12.1 km away from Canberra and 18.3 km from the main airport. It will take a roughly 15 minutes drive from Canberra to Cockington Green Garden and around 20 minutes from the airport. Cockington Green Garden opens from 9.30 am – 5 pm and the entrance fee depends on the activities available.

Travel tips to Canberra

Keep Your Accommodation Address with You 

This might sound ridiculous but it is important nonetheless. We tend to underestimate ourselves and assume we have it all in our heads. It is best to have it with you at all times because when you need a specific direction back, you can refer to it easily. It is best to keep it on paper as well because you will never know when the handy-dandy technology will fail you when you need it the most. 

Less is Best when Traveling 

We are not going minimalist here, but minimalism can help you get more things done. To determine how many you should bring with you, you should always go back to the question of where and what. Where are you going? What will you be doing? This will bring you back to consider if you do a lot of walking, then it is best to bring something you are comfortable with. The key example is to wear your everyday clothes because you know what you are comfortable with to go about your day. Don’t overthink too much in a “just in case” situation because that is the number one trap to bring more with you and in the end, it will just make your bag heavier with things you can either reuse or get easier there. 

Travel Insurance 

Be it whether you are traveling domestic or international, it is important to gear yourself up with travel insurance. This is pretty much self-explanatory because you will never expect what could happen when you are abroad. Even if you are traveling domestically, should things go out of your control such as accidents or sickness, you will have the leverage of insurance coverage.

How to Book with Traveloka Lifestyle SuperApp

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Booking might be hard on certain online travel agency platforms, but Traveloka has its ways of making it easy for customers to book their flights. 

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