Canberra has four distinct seasons, because of its latitude, elevation and distance from the coast. The climates of most Australian coastal areas, which include all the state capital cities, are moderated by the sea. Canberra experiences hot, quite dry summers, and cold winters with heavy fog and frequent frosts, with a rare spot of snow in the CBD but the surrounding areas get annual snowfall through winter and often the snow capped mountains can be seen from the CBD.

Canberra is home to many national monuments and institutions such as the Australian War Memorial, the National Gallery of Australia, the National Portrait Gallery, the National Library of Australia, the National Archives of Australia, and the National Museum of Australia.

Canberra has numerous sporting ovals, golf courses, skate parks, tennis courts and swimming pools that are open to the public. A Canberra-wide series of bicycle paths are available to cyclists for recreational and sporting purposes. Canberra Nature Parks have a large range of walking paths, horse and mountain bike trails. Water sports like sailing, rowing and water skiing are popular activities on Canberra's lakes.

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Hot Air Balloon

The best way to see Canberra on a weekday is undoubtedly by hot air balloon; as you fly above the ‘garden city’ you will enjoy spectacular views of major landmarks including the Canberra city centre and the beautiful country surroundings. This will be the flight of your life.

Your day starts just before dawn when you meet your fellow adventurers and we prepare you with a pre-flight briefing. You will then we driven to the launch site – your pilot will decide which starting point will give you the best possible flight depending on prevailing weather conditions. It is a magical moment as the big heater breathes life into the balloon to inflate it; you are welcome to help prepare the balloon, or take photos as the crew does it.

Then it’s up up and away for a spectacular hour of drifting with the gentle morning breeze over Australia’s ‘garden city’ capital. The balloon moves so gently you can hardly believe it’s real; there is no feeling of movement or height. The balloon travels slowly so there is plenty of time to appreciate the spectacular views and also take some wonderful photos.

After the flight there’s traditional bubbly or juice if you prefer to celebrate your adventure and a personalised flight certificate to remember your ballooning experience. For those who choose to include the breakfast in there experience they will move on to enjoy a full hot and cold buffet breakfast, it’s the perfect way to complete your adventure.