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A 3-Night Canberra Escape for Two I’m in an A.C.T. State of Mind WIN a 3-night Canberra escape for two IN PARTNERSHIP WITH Where the Capital Lives Hotel Kurrajong Canberra was built in 1926. The Art Deco hotel is again etching a place in the nation’s psyche as a contemporary yet classic and sophisticated getaway. 147 rooms overlook pretty terrace gardens, as does Chifley’s Bar & Grill with its seasonal menus and excellent whisky and wine lists. The hotel is located only a short walk from Parliament House, and close to major attractions. For more information or to book T +61 2 6234 4444 | [email protected] | hotelkurrajong.com.au 8 National Circuit Barton ACT 2600 Australia 2 WELCOME TO THE Australian Capital Territory Canberra may be the main reason that people head to the Australian Capital Territory, however it’s also home to more than 30 cellar doors and a string of charming towns. Dubbed the ‘bush capital’ because of its abundant forest, farmland and nature reserves, it’s also a top spot for camping and bushwalking. WIN! By downloading this eBook and subscribing to the Truly Aus newsletter, you’re in the running to win a 3-night Canberra getaway! Where the Capital Lives Hotel Kurrajong Canberra was built in 1926. The Art Deco hotel is again etching a place in the nation’s psyche as a contemporary yet classic and sophisticated getaway. 147 rooms overlook pretty terrace gardens, as does Chifley’s Bar & Grill with its seasonal menus and excellent whisky and wine lists. The hotel is located only a short walk from Parliament House, and close to major attractions. For more information or to book Canberra Visit Photo: T +61 2 6234 4444 | [email protected] | hotelkurrajong.com.au 8 National Circuit Barton ACT 2600 Australia 3 DEDICATED TO EXPLORING AND CELEBRATING THE REAL AUSTRALIA TRULYAUS.COM Photo: Luke Tscharke Photography Tscharke Luke Photo: What’s inside Publisher 06 Canberra 26 Green spaces Michelle Hespe publisher@ Australia’s capital is anything From awe-inspiring national publishingbychelle.com but boring, especially with its parks to woodland sanctuaries, buzzing cafe and bar scene. getting close to nature is easy Assistant Editor in the ACT. Bethany Plint editorial@ 10 Wine country publishingbychelle.com Canberra’s thriving wine 30 In the ‘burbs Editorial Assistant industry is small but mighty. These suburban pockets Jay Winter around Canberra are hiding edassistant@ 14 Outdoor adventures some of the coolest cafes, bars publishingbychelle.com From eScooters and mountain and restaurants in the city. Brand & bikes to SUPs and hot air Communications balloons, there are so many Manager 34 Win a 3-night Effe Sandas ways to see the ACT. Canberra getaway advertising@ By downloading this eBook and publishingbychelle.com 22 Getting artsy subscribing to the TrulyAus Contributors It’s museums, studios and newsleter, you’re in the running Katrina Holden gelleries galore in this creative Daniel Honan to win a 3-night getaway in Bethany Plint capital city. Canberra for two. Olivia Bornstein Tim the Yowie Man Sarah Hinder For more ACT stories, head to trulyaus.com/destinations/australian-capital-territory 5 Canberra WORDS: KATRINA HOLDEN Photo: Visit Canberra Visit Photo: It might be a surprise (especially to those who haven’t dipped a toe into the ACT lately) to know that Canberra was ranked as the third-best city in the world to visit, behind Seville and Detroit, back in 2018. Who would have thought? There’s no doubt about it, Canberra is a very pretty city, because every inch of it was planned after it was chosen in 1908 as the country’s capital. Well, it had to be somewhere between Sydney and Melbourne and the sheer amount of space available in a flat area that was largely grazing land means that today, whether you’re on a bike, in a car or on foot, it’s a very easy city to get around. Wondering what to do in Canberra? You’re in luck; there are plenty of galleries and museums to visit – the city is famous for them – but these days Canberra’s hotels, restaurants, bars and wineries are also something to write home about. Photos: Visit Canberra Photos: 7 Eateries galore After dark Brunch has become something of When the sun goes down, the city’s a national pastime and Canberra whisky and cocktail fans come out to certainly delivers in the cafe play. There’s certainly no shortage department. Breakfast at Muse is a of bars and restaurants in Australia’s book-lover’s dream, and Kingston capital; Hippo Co alone has more Wharf just down the road is packed than 280 whiskies stashed in the back with waterfront eateries to while bar. The White Rabbit Cocktail Room away the morning. If you’re a fan is another ritzy outfit that offers an of the sweet stuff, don’t miss the extensive drinks menu and a selection FreakShakes at Patissez in Manuka of tapas dishes. To sample some of the – and don’t worry, staff are keen to hard stuff, Underground Spirits uses reassure customers that they are not fresh spring water from the Snowy alone if when they can’t finish their Mountains to produce award winning order. Bring your appetite. spirits in their boutique distillery in Canberra’s south-west. Excellent coffee and specialty blends can be found at The Cupping Room Cellar doors on the corner of University Avenue If you’re a lover of fine wine, extend and London Circuit, and a stroll down your stay in Canberra and visit the Braddon’s trendy Lonsdale Street region’s 30 cellar doors, all within 35 reveals eclectic shops and hip bars and minutes’ drive of the city centre. Meet restaurants. Try eightysix for expertly- the passionate vignerons and sample prepared local food and Frugii Dessert the wines made with grapes including Laboratory for a sugar hit with a twist. riesling, viognier and tempranillo. WHY WE LOVE IT WHEN TO GO If someone tells you that Canberra is The ACT enjoys four distinctive seasons boring, tell them to go jump in the and whether you go in spring, summer, lake. Or better still, go for a spin on a autumn or winter there’s always lots to bike around Lake Burley Griffin. They’ll do. Canberra is the only major Aussie discover they’re dead wrong. city where it snows every winter. 8 THIS IS AN EXCERPT. READ THE FULL STORY HERE 9 Photo: Visit Canberra Wine Country WORDS: DANIEL HONAN Journey outside Canberra and you’ll find Within just 50 years, the Canberra plenty to do, drink and eat. An exciting District has grown from a few fledgling food and wine revolution is taking place vineyards in the 1970s to a region in the ACT, hidden among the hills of now highly regarded for its top quality, the burgeoning Canberra vineyards. cool-climate wines. Despite summer Travellers continue to discover what this temperatures reaching well above 30 often-overlooked part of Australia is truly degrees, Canberra is considered a cool- capable of. climate region due to its inland elevation. 10 11 Photo: Visit Canberra We’ve picked out our top five cellar doors Poacher’s Pantry to visit in the ACT. Home of Wily Trout wines and some of the finest smoked meats and cheese Collector Wines anywhere in Australia, Poachers Pantry Collector is a tiny, blink-and-you’ll-miss- is a quintessential Canberran institution. it-town halfway between Goulburn About 35 minutes’ out of town, it’s an and the ACT. It has one of the strangest easy day-trip for the discerning traveller. sculpture displays, coolest cafes, and Enjoy a leisurely lunch beside the cutest cellar doors in the region. Most landscaped gardens, or spend some time importantly, it boasts some of the best inside tasting the excellent estate-grown wines in the district. Here, beneath the wines from the property’s sprawling 280 winery’s red tin roof you’ll find charming hectares. chardonnays, racy rieslings and stunning shiraz. Refuel at Some Cafe, just next Four Winds Winery door. The team there serve great local Murrumbateman is the poster child for coffee you can sip in a cosy, country fine Canberran wine and Four Winds is no atmosphere. Or, enjoy a delicious bite to exception, specialising in fine rieslings and eat from their simple, seasonal menu. delicate rosés. Located at Patemans Lane, Four Winds offers tasting flights and its Lerida Estate wood-fired oven pumps out fresh pizzas Situated opposite the ephemeral Lake all weekend long. Weereewa (Lake George), just outside the city, is the stylish, Glenn Murcutt- Shaw Vineyard Estate designed Lerida Estate. Sit, sip, and With the recent opening of its state- savour while tasting a selection of this of-the-art cellar door and tasting establishment’s finest wines. Sample rooms, Shaw is a must-visit vineyard. Its fantastic fizz and blushing rosés, elegant reputation for outstanding wine precedes whites and robust reds. Café Lerida is the is well deserved, as are the delicious perfect place to take in the magnificent dishes served up at onsite restaurant views, while you graze on a lunch menu Olleyville. Lunch could easily turn into that suits all tastes and age groups. dinner, if you’re not careful. 12 THIS IS AN EXCERPT. READ THE FULL STORY HERE “Established winemakers are being joined by a new generation to set the scene for a future of revolutionary winemaking. Photos: Visit Canberra Photos: 13 Outdoor Adventures WORDS: BETHANY PLINT Australia’s capital is mostly flat, well-spaced out and dotted with lakes and waterways, so it’s only natural to spend most of your time outside.
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