Added: 01/15/2006 |
Canberra cruise -Soft music, fine cuisine, and elegant ambienceEveryone of us once in life wanted to visit Australia and it's capital Canberra. At first sight you might think that it is very expensive, but still you can find cheap vacations to Canberra.
Canberra, the capital city of Australia, is one of the world's greatest examples of urban planning and landscape architecture. Canberra offers a range of accommodation including five star hotels, apartments and motels. Canberra boasts famous national landmarks like parliament house, Canberra war memorial, national gallery and museum. Canberra has a lively cultural program hosting the famous Floriade flower festival, National Folk Festival, Rally of Canberra, The Royal Canberra Show and much more.
Canberra is often described by Australians who haven't been there as a boring town, full of politicians, bureaucrats - and not much else. But those who go there find a picturesque spot with beautiful galleries and museums, as well as excellent restaurants, bars and cafes.
One of only two capital cities in the world that have been built to a premeditated design, Canberra is rather eerily symmetrical. Placed about its nice, planned combinations of straight and curving streets are the old and new Parliament Houses, the National Gallery, and the National Museum.
Canberra cruise is very popular. Canberra cruise departs daily for a wonderful trip around Canberra's Lake Burley Griffin. The perfect way to see most of the major buildings, beautiful parks and the foreshore areas of the Parliamentary Triangle Area. An informative commentary given by Canberra cruise provides an insight into the history, culture and ecology of the National Capital. Enjoy coffee, tea and other light refreshments while taking in Canberra's most desirable views of the: National Museum of Australia, Carillon, National Library, High Court of Australia, Australian National Gallery.
Canberra cruise starts daily at 3pm and it costs $9-$15. You can also take Thursday Dinner Cruise. Soft music, fine cuisine, an elegant ambience, wonderful sunsets and the lights of Canberra reflecting on the waters of Lake Burley Griffin transforms a dinner cruise into the ultimate experience! Enjoy pre-dinner drinks and the magical views from the upper deck before dining in the splendid restaurant. The cost is $26 - $55. It last for 3 hours.
Another cruise is Sunday Lunch Cruise. A perfect way to spend lunch, cruising Lake Burley Griffin enjoying superb views. There is a fully stocked bar on board to celebrate that special occasion. The price is the same.
For schools there are special school groups. The educational cruises have been designed to give students a different perspective of the National Buildings and to introduce them to Lake Burley Griffin itself. The interesting commentary highlights several topics, and there is also the opportunity for students to ask questions. The cruise covers many aspects of the Canberra foreshore including: National Buildings, Aboriginal Themes, Ecology, History.
Cruises are tailored wherever possible to fit school itineraries. Light refreshments are also available from the Snack Bar. The cruise takes 1 hour.
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