Canberra Airport serves the capital city of Australia which is Canberra and The Gold Coast. To get to the airport from the town centre should be around an eight minutes drive which makes it very convenient to access the airport at any time of the day. After recent upgrades, Canberra Airport has registered improvements in the following areas
- Increase in the number of counters used to check in passengers
- Increased capacity to handle luggage
- Establishment of lounge areas
- Creation of roadsides drop off and pick up systems
- Establishment of waiting areas especially for taxis and other public means of transport available such as buses. You will also realize that there is a variety of firms that offer car rental services in case you need one.
- Increase in environmental awareness initiatives. You will notice some environmental initiatives that are spearheaded towards making Canberra Airport the greenest in the country.
Delightful parks and commercial centers that make Canberra Airport traveler-friendly surround it. On the airport's land, you will find Brindabella Business Park, Majura Park and Fairbairn. Known for its beauty, Canberra is a city worth exploring. You will be amazed at the wonders of this unique land. This is the reason you need to visit the following places if not all. This of course should be in the comfort of your hired car.
Visit the National Arboretum
It is the newest in the capital of Canberra, and hence you will find many people there. This fabulous nature garden is the outcome of renovations done to the pine forest that was burnt down in the year 2003.
Experience life at Lake Burley Griffin
This is best if you came with friends and family. This is because it is known to be the perfect site for a picnic. It, however, does not mean that it is a no go zone if you are alone. You can enjoy walking around the lake as you view the rising and falling of the waters. You can also take advantage of the moment to keep fit by jogging and staying fit.
Have an entire view of the city from the Mount Ainslie Lookout
There are two ways you can use to get here. Firstly, you can use the easy one from the Australian War Memorial Lane or secondly the difficult one from the Duffy Street. Whichever you opt for, be sure to get to the top. It is advisable that you carry a torch with you since it can be pretty dark up there. There is more that you can see and do while in Canberra. This will be made easier if you rent-a-car as soon as you set foot in Canberra Airport.