About The Location Canberra, the Capital of Australia, is lovingly referred to locally as the "Bush Capital' because over half the region is classified as national park or nature reserve. Canberra boasts many of the significant national monuments, as well as being the seat of the Australian Federal Government.Stop, Revive and Survive. Canberra is ideally located 2 ½ hours drive from Sydney and 2 ½ hours drive from Thredbo (Kosciusko National Park). Regardless if you are heading to the snow or if you are taking the family away for a short holiday, Rydges Eagle Hawk Resort Canberra is the ideal stopover opportunity. |