Top Things To Do in Canberra- International Student's Guide

Australia Nov 21, 2016

All excited to get to Canberra town for a full year of fun and studies? Might we say international students could not have chosen a better city. Canberra is Australia’s Capital City and quite if you please worthy of the title. Canberra has been reinventing itself each year as a city. There are so many new places added to the city’s repertoire that you shall not get bored, or go without having anything to do here. Top Things To Do in Canberra- International Student’s Guide is all equipped to make the most of your time in the city.

Hot Air Balloon

Always wanted to see what the world looked like from up above and people when they look like tiny minions? We have something then that might get your adrenaline pumping. Take a Hot Balloon Ride with your university friends. Take off at dawn and watch the sun rising with you. It shall be a breath-taking experience and watch the world pass you by beneath your feet. We highly recommend you try it at least once.
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Let’s Hunt Trufflesssss !

In June and until August each year and every weekend then you can join the Truffle hunt. It is a great activity for students to bond. It is fun, don’t take our word for it. Try it! The hunt takes place in small groups and the slots get sold out rather quickly. So book in advance. The hunt usually takes place in farms, but obvious. So wear your rugged clothes and rain boots. The farm owners let people come in and hunt with their dogs for the black gold. At the end of the hunt you might be rewarded with a warm dish with truffles or a truffle lunch at one of the local restaurants. You can buy truffles too at the farm. Do bring cash.

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A Cheetah Date.

Come face to face with the world’s most incredible wildlife at the National Zoo and Aquarium. And guess what you get to touch a Cheetah. Yes the fastest animal in the world will be there to play around with you. Pet, play and watch the amazing cats in action up close. Don’t worry you shall always be supervised. Grab your flatmates and university friends and head over to this amazing place for a weekend.

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Learn to speak Wine.

Have friends who love wine? Now lets be honest who does not. With wine becoming a dinner accomplice its good to know more about them. We do not want you to be clueless at your classmates house dinner next. So we bring to your wine tours. They are very popular in Canberra just book yourself a tour and learn the language of wine. At the next dinner party we know you will steal the show with your knowledge and refined tastes.

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Spend a day at NewActon.

This urban precinct in Canberra packs a punch, with home to designer stores, hotels, some of the best cafes, bars, and bakeries as the famous one A Baker. Students find this area rather of interest. This place has so much to offer you shall be easily able to spend a whole weekend here without running out on things to do. You will also be able to find Nishi here a pineapple shaped building with won Canberra the International Project of the Year at the 2015 Building Awards in London. So after a long grilling week at the University this can be your saving grace.

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Coffee Corners at Lonsdale Street, Braddon.

Lonsdale Street is just a few minutes walk from Canberra’s CBD. This place is famous and well known for its eateries. This corner of the city is neat as a neat-freak would like and also happens to be one of the liveliest areas of Canberra. Be it the Lonsdale Street Roasters or the cool bars, restaurants and other cafes everything will make you want to come again. Come here of terrific breakfast options or drinks before dinner. Whatever your pick maybe this is one place you should not miss. This area sees a lot of students coming in everyday and with international students new to the city, explore it who know this might become your hot-spot too.

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