Telstra Tower

Canberra (Capital) to Hunter Valley

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November 28th 2008
We arrived in Canberra in the rain and wind, we only stayed in Canberra (campsite just outside) for one night, the site wasnt that nice, and once you see a city theres not much else we wanted to do. But we visited the Telstra Tower (Sky tower) for some good views of the city and surrounds, went to the Anac Parade, memorials for all the wars the Aussies have been involved with, really interestin ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Australian Capital Territory » Canberra

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Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the name... ... read more