The southern boundary of the ACT is close to the New South Wales high country and the Snowy Mountains ski fields. The Australian Bureau of Meteorology provides detailed weather information. The ACT can be visited all year round. It is a very popular tour destination and there is always an increased demand for accommodation and travel bookings for the school holiday periods. 3 Oct 19 Dec Canberra is a 30 minute flight from Sydney and about one hour from Melbourne.
Flights also operate to the other capital cities.
A local commuter bus network is available which also provides sightseeing and downtown special services. All major car rental companies are represented. Tour operators provide itineraries that cover all popular sites. Driver information, maps and travel planning guides are available from the NRMA in downtown Canberra. This material is subject to copyright and any unauthorised use, copying or mirroring is prohibited.