Canberra Meeting Planners Guide 2021

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GETTING AROUND

GETTING AROUND Getting around Canberra is quick, easy and congestion-free. With great roads, abundant walking and bike paths, and reliable public transport, locals and visitors alike praise Canberra for its accessibility and ease of navigation. You can simply fit more in with a visit to Canberra. BUSES Transport Canberra’s bus network, now with a new electric bus fleet, connects you to all major routes within the city and offers a frequent and reliable service. Bus Route 3 connects you to the airport for the price of a standard single ticket. The Red Explorer Loop Bus offers a hop-on/hop-off service, departing from the city and taking passengers to Canberra’s major attractions.

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Lonsdale Street, Braddon Credit: Hcreations Photography

LIGHT RAIL

CAR SHARE

Canberra’s light rail connects you from North Canberra to the CBD with a fast, frequent and comfortable journey along Northbourne Avenue. Construction of Stage 2 has commenced, initially extending to Commonwealth Park, and eventually connecting to South Canberra.

If you’re a member of GoGet or Popcar, you will be able to use car share in Canberra.

TAXIS AND RIDESHARE Canberra is well serviced by taxis and other rideshare providers like Shebah, GoCatch, Ola and Uber. RENTAL CARS All major rental car companies have branches in Canberra and at Canberra Airport, allowing for easy pick-up and drop-off.

E-SCOOTERS Beam Mobility and Neuron Mobility operate shared e-scooters in Canberra, offering another convenient option for short trips around the city. The devices are app-operated and available for use in central Canberra and Belconnen Town Centre. WALK OR BIKE The multiple pedestrian and bike paths paving the city make it a breeze to get active as you get around Canberra. All major hotels offer bike hire and the city is equipped with dockless bikeshare with Airbike.


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