Aussies will tell you not to visit Canberra—here’s why you should | CNN

Aussies will tell you not to visit Canberra—here’s why you should go anyway

Lilit Marcus

By Allison Lau and Lilit Marcus, CNN

Updated 11:42 PM EDT, Wed April 15, 2026

Video Ad Feedback

Aussies will tell you not to visit Canberra—here's why you should go anyway

Quick—what's the capital of Australia? It's Canberra, a pre-planned city with a reputation for being stuffy and full of bureaucrats. But Prince Harry is finding it well worth a visit on his current tour, and CNN's Lilit Marcus argues that it's a much-overlooked travel destination. The city is also home to craft beer and coffee, natural parks and gardens and historical museums.

0:55 • Source: CNN

Best of Travel 9 videos

Video Ad Feedback

Aussies will tell you not to visit Canberra—here's why you should go anyway

0:55

Now playing

• Source: CNN

<p>Known for its beaches, bars and world-class resorts, Antalya has plenty more to offer for visitors looking for a little luxury.</p>

Video Ad Feedback

Turkey’s most famous Mediterranean resort city

22:46

Now playing

• Source: CNN

VFT00008 Gareth Fuller orig.00_01_21_02.Still003.jpg

Video Ad Feedback

These maps will get you lost. That's the point

2:27

Now playing

• Source: CNN

<p>CNN's Victoria Rubadiri tests her paddling skills on the whitewater rapids of the Nile River</p>

Video Ad Feedback

Embracing Uganda's wild whitewater adventure

1:34

Now playing

• Source: CNN

<p>For her first bungee jump, CNN's Victoria Rubadiri takes a 50-meter leap above the waters of Africa's mighty Nile River.</p>

Video Ad Feedback

Jumping into the Nile without getting wet

0:59

Now playing

• Source: CNN

<p>Queen Elizabeth National Park is home to Uganda's largest diversity of species. CNN's Victoria Rubadiri sets out on a safari that meets animals there at the water's edge. </p>

Video Ad Feedback

This cruise gets you up close to Uganda's wildlife

1:51

Now playing

• Source: CNN

Water Island in Turkey

Video Ad Feedback

Exploring the 'Turkish Maldives'

1:24

Now playing

• Source: CNN

<p>The rise of this classic American spirit shaped the country’s history. Here’s your guide to whiskey.</p>

Video Ad Feedback

Straight up: A guide to American whiskey

1:16

Now playing

• Source: CNN

<p>The richness of Oysters Rockefeller may go beyond its buttered base. Chef and TV host Andrew Zimmern shares the origins of its decadent name.</p>

Video Ad Feedback

How Oysters Rockefeller got its name

0:32

Now playing

• Source: CNN