Budget Tips - Canberra
Tips, suggestion and information about Canberra: Budget Tips
Canberra us the purpose built capital city of Australia, located in the Australian Capital Territory in the south-east of New South Wales. It is a planned city, with national monuments, museums, and galleries all built around large man-made lakes. A bush capital, Canberra is also a great place to enjoy the outdoors, with excellent cycling, gardens, parks, bushwalking and nature reserves.
As for shopping try the Jamison market, every Sunday near Jamison centre, in Belconnen. Fresh produce stalls and flea market are waiting, come and get your bargain and find vinyl records, second hand clothing, furniture, bric-a-brac!
As for accomodation you might go to Victor Lodge, 29 Dawes St, Kingston. Breakfast is provided and included in the rates and there's free parking too. Shops, cafes and grocery store are nearby. For eating on a budget you might get some delicacies that are also international; for istance you might try Burmese Curry House, in Alinga Street, just behind the Civic bus interchange. Delicious Burmese curries with rice for just $7! It's popular amongst locals, open for lunch and dinner but closes around 8pm.
For a more European atmosphere, try Hansel & Gretel, 42, Townsend St. Philip. It's a great European style shop and cafe. Canberra's best coffee is roasted and sold on the premises. It has also a great selection of nuts, chocolates, and Easter and Christmas treats. The cafe serves healthy light lunches and a selection of cakes and biscuits!