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The capital region is about 300km from Sydney and 700km from
Melbourne and is part of the southern tablelands of New South Wales. It's high –
more than 500m above sea level – and because it's inland the weather tends more
to extremes than on the coast. Winter days typically start with a frost, then
become gloriously sunny with temperatures around 12-14°C. Spring is often windy
and showery, summers are dry and hot (up to 40°C) and autumn, perhaps the best
season of all, is usually calm and clear. The area has more hours of sunshine
each year than Melbourne, Sydney or even the Gold Coast.
Getting there
Both Qantas and Virgin Blue fly to Canberra via Melbourne,
Brisbane and Adelaide. Only Qantas flies via Sydney. There is a Countrylink rail
service from Sydney (times vary depending on the day of the week) and coaches from Sydney
and Melbourne. If you're driving, it's an easy three hours from Sydney with
divided road all the way. It's about eight hours from Melbourne, including stops.
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| Qantas |
13 1313 |
| Virgin Blue |
13 6789 |
| Countrylink |
13 2232 |
| Murrays Coaches |
13 2251 |
Getting around
To explore these villages, you'll need a car. If you're not
bringing your own, the usual car rental firms have offices in Canberra city and
at the airport. If you're planning on extensive wine-sampling, there are winery
tours available, so you can partake freely without worrying about the driving.
| Hertz |
13 3039 |
| Avis |
13 6333 |
| Europcar |
13 1390 |
| Thrifty |
13 6139 |
Don't forget to pack…
…an Esky in the boot. Handy for loading up with produce
during the day and keeping the wine cold for picnics.
Forewarned is forearmed…
If you're driving at night, slow down and look out for
wildlife on the roads. Kangaroos are common, even close to the city, and you see
the occasional wombat. If you come across injured wildlife, call Wildcare on
6299 1966.
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