Canberra Airport (CBR)

Canberra Airport is located 7 kilometres east of the city centre. There are no direct flights to international destinations, but there are direct connections to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide. The Airport Express shuttle "Bus route Rapid 3" operates from the airport to the city centre. The trip takes about 20 minutes. Buses leave every 15 minutes on weekdays and every 30 minutes on weekends. If you are going skiing, Snow Connect specialises in Airport transfers from Canberra to Thredbo, Canberra Airport to Jindabyne, and Canberra Airport to Perisher. Taxis are available at all times of the day from the front of the Terminal. Passengers can choose from six different car rental companies. Approximate fare can be found on the airport's website.

• Web:

  www.canberraairport.com.au

• Phone:

  +61 2 6275 2222

Public Transport

ACTION is Canberra's public bus service, which covers most tourist sites and suburbs. On the bus you can pay with the prepaid MyWay smartcard or cash. The Canberra light rail operates between Gungahlin Place and Canberra City, travelling along Flemington Road and Northbourne Avenue. With Greyhound (www.greyhound.com.au), there are also regular bus services that operate from Canberra to Sydney about 3–3.5 hours by dual carriage highway. The bus terminal is located in the Jolimont Centre, 61 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra City.

• Web:

  www.transport.act.gov.au

• Phone:

  +61 2 6207 7611

Taxi

Uber, Ola, DiDi, Shebah and GoCatch ridesharing apps are used in Canberra. You can also phone for a taxi, hire one from a stand or flag one down in the street. It is advisable to check prices before jumping in a taxi, and do not forget to add the per kilometre fare depending on time of day, vehicle type and number of passengers. You can call Australia’s national taxi booking phone number — 131 008. Alternatively, call ACT Cabs Canberra Taxi taxis directly.

• Web:

  www.actcabs.com.au

• Phone:

  +61 2 6280 0077

Electricity

Australia operates on a 230/240V supply voltage and 50Hz frequency. The country uses Type I power plugs, which feature two flat pins forming a 'V' shape, along with a grounding pin. This standard is also commonly used in New Zealand, Argentina, China, and several Pacific island nations. Remember to pack a universal adapter if your devices use a different plug type to ensure hassle-free charging.

Pharmacy

In Canberra, and Australia more broadly, there are several major pharmacy chains where you can pick up over-the-counter medications, prescription drugs, personal care items, and more. The major pharmacy chains are Chemist Warehouse, TerryWhite Chemmart, Priceline Pharmacy, Amcal, Blooms The Chemist and Capital Chemist. It's always worth checking the opening hours as these can vary, especially on weekends and public holidays.

• Web:

  www.capitalchemist.com.au

• Address:

  Capital Chemist O'Connor, Shopping Centre, 9 Sargood Street, O'Connor ACT

• Phone:

  +61262487050

• Opening hours:

  Daily 8am–11pm

Postal Service

Post offices are located throughout the city and in suburban shopping centres. Stamps are also available from newsagents. If you want to mail letters, look for red post boxes around town.

• Web:

  www.auspost.com.au

• Address:

  Australia Post – Canberra GPO Post Shop, 53-73 Alinga Street, Canberra

• Phone:

  +61 2 131 318