Canberra

All visitors except Australian and New Zealand citizens require a visa or Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) before travel.

Australian Dollar (AUD). Credit and debit cards are widely accepted; contactless payments are common.

Yes, English is the official language. Some signs are bilingual in Aboriginal languages, but English is universal.

Yes, tap water in Canberra is safe and of high quality.

Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST, UTC+10). Daylight saving (AEDT, UTC+11) from October to April.

Canberra is urban; snakes and spiders are rare. In bushland, watch for snakes and always wear sturdy shoes.

No mandatory vaccines, but routine jabs (MMR, tetanus) and flu shot are recommended.

Yes, most foreign licenses are valid for up to 3 months. After that you need a local license or an International Driving Permit (IDP).

Mid-range compared to Sydney/Melbourne. A main meal costs A$20–35; budget hotel rooms from A$120/night.

Floriade (Sep-Oct), Enlighten Festival (Mar), and the National Folk Festival (Easter).

Tipping is not mandatory; round up for good service or leave 10% in fine dining.

Yes, Canberra has many vegetarian-friendly restaurants, especially in Braddon and Kingston.