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Canberra International Airport: Airports and fogs don't mix
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  • Unfortunately, because of a combination of its position in a valley and the temperature inversions which develop inland in calm conditions, Canberra is prone to fogs on winter mornings: sometimes lasting until noon. This can cause havoc with airline services to and from Canberra, and is most likely in the period from May to August, on up to one day in three or four depending on the weather conditions.

    The weather criteria for aircraft to land are somewhat more stringent than for departures, so often the aircraft which have overnighted at Canberra are able to depart when the fog lifts a little, while other aircraft remain unable to land. If the fog persists as low stratus cloud, flights can be considerably delayed.

    This means that when you are planning airline travel to and from Canberra, it is wise to avoid bookings on morning flights and, in any case, discount seats are usually more readily available on mid-afternoon flights. If you must make a morning departure, try for the earliest flight because it is probable the aircraft will at least be on the ground and able to go when any fog lifts.

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  • Phone: (+61 2) 6275 2222
  • Website: http://www.canberraairport.com.au

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    Canberra International Airport: Canberra Airport
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  • Canberra is well serviced by airline flights by Virgin Blue and Qantas to Brisbane and Melbourne, with somewhat fewer flights to Adelaide. Qantas and Virgin have flights to Sydney. The locally owned Brindabella Airlines has flights from Canberra to Newcastle, Albury and Traralgon. Jetstar does not fly to Canberra, probably the only large destination it does not visit in the country (ask it's owner Qantas why). The new discount airline, Tiger Airways, also now flies between Canberra and Melbourne.

    The airport bills itself as 'Canberra International' but technical limitations would confine any international flights to relatively close destinations. In any case, no airlines currently provide international services from Canberra to even New Zealand, though the option is available to them.

    Updated 27 March 2008

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  • Phone: (+61 2) 6275 2222
  • Website: http://www.canberraairport.com.au

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    Canberra International Airport: "international" in name only
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  • We Canberrans love to laugh at our city's weaknesses. Our airport is "international" in name only. You cannot fly directly into Canberra on an international flight, unless you are Bill Clinton, in which case they will clean up the extreme ends of the runway to ensure Airforce 1 can land safely.

    To get into the city from the airport you have three choices: airporter bus (15 min trip departing hourly, stops at city hotels, $7 one-way $12 return); taxi ($20); or get collected by your friends (priceless). Canberrans generally choose to get collected.

    There is no train network in Canberra. Local buses operate to all suburbs, but not the airport. You can connect to the buses from the airporter stop in the city.

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  • Phone: (+61 2) 6275 2222
  • Website: http://www.canberraairport.com.au/index_fla

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    Cyclists welcome
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    With several cycling fanatics among our politicians, the city has spent millions on an extensive bicycle path network plus on-road cycle lanes along arterial roads. Canberra is just hilly enough to keep our cyclists fighting fit. But if you prefer a more leisurely ride, there are some flat bits too. Like a circuit of Lake Burley Griffin, or the university, or the suburbs of the Inner North. A map of cycle paths is available from government shopfronts, tourism outlets and some newsgencies so you can plan your own tour.

    Bicycles can be hired on an hourly basis from Mr Spokes near the ferry terminal at Acton Park on the shore of Lake Burley Griffin. Or you can arrange a longer-term rental from Capital Bicycle Hire, Dial-A-Bicycle or Canberra Cycles. Even the YHA Youth Hostel can rent you one.

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  • Website: http://www.netspeed.com.au/cr/bicycle/cycling.htm

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    Buses: Action Bus
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  • It's a bit of a pain getting around Canberra because the bus services are few and far between. You may have to wait up to 2 hours at some bus stops.

    Taxis are too expensive to consider.

    The best way is to rent a car. The UBD Street Directory is an excellent street guide. Canberran roads are pretty easy to maneuver around anyway, because for the most part, Canberra has a pre-fab urban layout.

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    Buses: Busses round Canberra
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  • Good cheap bus service all over Canberra, day tripper ticket available. Careful as the busses do stop running early pm. Called ACTION busses. ACT = Australian Capital Territory.

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    Cars.: Getting around...
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  • Actually getting around in Canberra can be hard if you don't know the roads.

    I have been caught on the strange roads which seem to go forever with no exits...haha! But it's nice to see some of the sights while you're 'lost'...and the roads are always perfect there so they are great to drive on... :)

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    Buses: A single bus to most of the Tourist sites
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  • There are many things to see in Canberra but if you are not certain where to start for public transport check out the schedule for the 34 bus. This one bus takes you near many of the sites you must see (Parliament, Old Parliament, the Library, the National Gallery, Canberra Museum, the National Museum, Lake Burleigh Griffin, etc.) If you purchase your ticket after 9 you can buy a "shoppers ticket" good until 4:30 for only 3.50. It also takes you to three of the best shopping areas in Canberra (Woden, Civic, and Belconnen)

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  • Phone: 13 17 10
  • Website: www.action.act.gov.au

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    Cars.: The older buildings may not have changed much
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  • A Zephyr?   Canberra's War Memorial - Canberra
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    But the transportation definitely has. In 1968, this was one type of car that would take you around the streets of Canberra.

    Canberra then was very neat, orchestrated and in my opinion quite sterile................lacking much personality. I am told now that it is still neat and well ordered but has found its soul. I will visit again soon to do the comparisons for myself.

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    Buses: Downtowner free shuttle service
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  • In Canberra City there is a free shuttle service called the Downtowner which runs from Monday to Friday from Platform 5 at the city interchange in Alinga Street. The route covers the main business and shopping areas.

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