Australian Capital Territory

Population: 
Around 350,000
Size: 
2,358 sq km
Major Cities: 
Canberra

The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) was created in 1910 to house Australia’s then newly-created capital city, Canberra. Although still the hub of political life in Australia and home to many international embassies, Canberra is not just about politics. Its orderly, peaceful streets are home to galleries and museums, and surrounded by landscaped parklands, while the bushland around the city offers great mountain-biking and walking trails. Lake Burley Griffin is a must for water sport enthusiasts, while the ski fields of the Snowy Mountains are only two hours away.

Colleges in Australian Capital Territory

  • Canberra on Australia Day. Photo credit: CIT

    Canberra on Australia Day. Photo credit: CIT

  • Fireworks over Canberra city. Photo credit: CIT

    Fireworks over Canberra city. Photo credit: CIT

  • Balloon over Canberra and Lake Burley Griffin. Photo Credit: Tourism Australia Copyright

    Balloon over Canberra and Lake Burley Griffin. Photo Credit: Tourism Australia Copyright

  • Canberra National Gallery of Australia. Photo Credit: Tourism Australia Copyright

    Canberra National Gallery of Australia. Photo Credit: Tourism Australia Copyright

Study Options Australian University Open Days. 17th-19th March 2016

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