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Lonely Planet’s Pocket Canberra is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the city’s many museums, take a leisurely stroll around Lake Burley Griffin and go tasting in the surrounding wineries – all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Canberra and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet’s Pocket Canberra:

Full-colour maps and images throughout
Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time
Covers Acton, Braddon, Civic, Dickson, Kingston, Manuka, Parkes, Barton, Fyshwick, Lake Burley Griffin, the Arboretum, Canberra wine region and more.

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Pocket Canberra is our colourful, easy to use and handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, and is packed with the best sights and experiences for a short trip or weekend away.

Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet’s Australia for a comprehensive guide to all the country has to offer.

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world’s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You’ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more.

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