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 12 to October 11 on the banks of Lake Burley Griffin.

The Floriade theme this year is Mind, Body and Soul and it will be interesting to see how this is translated into floral configurations.

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