Capital Secrets: A Duty-Free Traveler’s Guide to Canberra

If Sydney is the show-off and Melbourne the trendsetter, then Canberra is the quiet achiever — Australia’s underrated capital where power lunches meet lakeside picnics, and every corner tells a story (if you know where to look).

This is a city that’s made for slow travel — for wandering through national galleries, sipping cool-climate wines, and spotting kangaroos on your morning jog. It’s clean, green, and surprisingly chic.

What Not to Miss:

🖼 National Gallery of Australia – Home to Indigenous masterpieces and global icons.
🌿 Australian National Botanic Gardens – Bushland serenity just minutes from Parliament House.
🍷 Canberra District Wine Region – Pinot noir, but make it boutique.
☕ Lonsdale Street – Brunch central, with hip cafes and artisanal shops.

Insider Tip for Duty-Free Shoppers:
Fly out through Canberra Airport and you’ll find a compact but well-curated duty-free store — ideal for picking up a last-minute Aesop skincare set, a Penfolds mini trio, or that TUMI wallet you were eyeing.

And the best part? No crowds, no rush — just clean air, good taste, and golden-hour moments.

So next time you're mapping out Australia, leave space for Canberra. Understated? Yes. Unforgettable? Definitely.

✈️ Travel smart. Shop smarter. Only at duty-free.