Walk Among the Canberra Flowers

Yes, it's that time of the year again when Canberra spreads a carpet of flowers to welcome you to Australia's national capital.

This year, Canberra's festival of the flowers, Floriade, is being held from September 13 to October 12 on the banks of Lake Burley Griffin.

Films that Shaped Our Nation is this year's theme and celebrates Australian movies and achievements in film.

If you're in Sydney, it's a leisurely half day's drive to Canberra through the Hume and Federal Highways. While there take time to visit Canberra's other attractions as well.

• Floriade: Canberra's Flower Festival
• The Australian Capital Territory's Floral Emblem
• Australian Parliament: The House on the Hill
• National Museum of Australia
• National Gallery of Australia
• Australian War Memorial
• Where to Stay in Canberra

Photo: Tulips in flower at the Floriade, courtesy Australian Capital Tourism