Canberra - the National Capital

We bid our farewell to lovely Victoria. We headed out of Bright on the Falls Creek Road and climbed through Tawonga Gap, which afforded us an amazing view of Tawonga and the Liewa Valley below. Once in the valley we headed for Wodonga, scooted up the Hume Highway to Yass (NSW) and then onto Australia's National Capital, Canberra (ACT) - well planned, well maintained and interesting

The Kiewa Valley from Tawonga Gap

Mt Bogong
At 1984m above sea level it is Victoria's highest mountain

Mount Bogong - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Tawonga nestled in this beautiful valley - viewed from Sullivans Gap

Morning tea at Holbook where we found the HMAS Otway - a long way from the sea!

HMAS Otway (S 59) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Had a quick stop at Gundagai to see the famous "Dog on the Tuckerbox"

CANBERRA

The Capital of Australia

Canberra viewed from Mt Ainslie

The beautiful city was designed by Sir Walter Burleigh Griffin

Canberra - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Parliament House on Capital Hill; old Parliament House;  Lake Burleigh Griffin; Anzac Parade and the War Memorial from Mt Ainslie

The National Library of Australia, and the Captain Cook memorial Jet on Lake Burleigh Griffin

The National Carilion
National Carillon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Old Parliament House, the Australian War Memorial and Mt Ainslie

The Australian War Memorial

What a wonderful and moving commemorative site and museum!

An informative and interesting display relating to WW1 1914- 1918 and the Anzacs

Great educational program for the children

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
The unknown soldier | Australian War Memorial

 Black Mountain Tower - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Captain James Cook Memorial - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The National Gallery of Australia
National Gallery of Australia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The High Court of Australia

High Court of Australia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Where it all happens! On top of the Capital Hill!

The Old and the New Parliament Houses

 Old Parliament House, Canberra - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Parliament House, Canberra - Wikipedia, the free ...

 Coat of arms of Australia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Great Hall
Great Hall Tapestry – Parliament of Australia

Beautiful woodwork panelling in the foyer - each one depicting a different Australian Plant/flower

The foyer of Parliament House
Symbolic of theAustralian bush and its Eucalyptus Trees
Architecture and the Architect – Parliament of Australia

Architecture of Parliament House – Parliament of Australia

The Houses of Parliament - above is the House of Representatives (The Lower House), below is the Senate (The Upper House)

Lovely grounds and landscaping

The American Memorial viewed from Parliament House

The National Museum of Australia

National Museum of Australia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia