Tag: travel
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National Arboretum Canberra Australia
National Arboretum Canberra Devastating bushfires in 2001 and 2003, burnt huge areas around Canberra. A recovery project to heal some of the damage included The National Arboretum, which now covers 250 hectares(618 acres in the old measurement). Although very much in its infancy, with plantings still taking pace, it’s a great place to visit. The Read more
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Glennies Creek Dam Singleton
Glennies Creek Dam Singleton Recent rain in March 2022 has caused floods along the east coast of Australia, actually the whole summer of 2021/22 has been wet. The resulting damage has been extensive to many communities. Of course, this has followed on from drought, bushfires and low dam levels in previous years. The local Glennies Read more
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Lake Burley Griffin Cruise
Lake Burley Griffin Cruise This is a great, relaxing way to see the sights of Canberra while you cruise around Lake Burley Griffin. We parked in the Questacon carpark, only a short walk from the jetty on Queen Elizabeth Terrace where we boarded the “Gull”. Conveniently located near a coffee shop, you can get a Read more