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International travel

Getting to Canberra

Direct international flights to Canberra (as of July 2026) are possible with Fiji Airways (via Nadi) or Qatar Airways (via Doha).

All major airlines fly to major Australia airports – Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth.  Connecting domestic flights - Qantas, Virgin, Jetstar fly several times a day from most major airports to Canberra.

Travelling by train. Direct train travel is only available between Canberra and Sydney and is about a 4-hour journey. Train travel from other cities requires travelling to Sydney first and then onto Canberra.

Travelling by car or bus. Times are listed as non-stop travel and are approximate times only. You should factor in any breaks along your journey.

Estimated driving time

• Sydney is approximately 3 hours
• Melbourne is approximately 8 hours
• Brisbane is approximately 12 hours
• Adelaide is approximately 14 hours
• Perth is approximately 39 hours

International visitors may use a foreign driver’s licence in the ACT, provided it is written in English. Alternatively, an international driving permit accompanied by a foreign driver licence; or a foreign driver licence that is not in English accompanied by an official English translation of the licence will be accepted.

Under Australian law, all drivers and passengers must wear seatbelts.

Visa requirements

All international visitors will require a current passport.

Electronic travel authorisation or eVisitor

67 nations including the United States, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong, and EU nations among others can apply for a visa electronically, via the Australian ETA App. See Australian Home Affairs eVisitor website.

For countries not eligible for eVisitor please visit Home Affair's Visa Finder Website.

Only New Zealand residents can travel to Australia visa free .

Australian native animals

There are many unique native animals in Australia; kangaroo, wombats, echidnas, many varieties of birds and of course snakes and spiders. We recommend only looking at them from a safe distance. Never try to pet them or pick them up.

• Eastern grey Kangaroo
• Common Wombat
• Short-beaked Echidna
• Platypus
• Yellow-tailed black Cockatoo
• Gang-gang Cockatoo
• Eastern Rosellas
• Crimson Rosellas
• Eastern Brown snake
• Red-belly black snake
• Shingle-back lizard
• Redback spider
• Bush funnel-web

November weather

Canberra weather in November

November is one of the better months to visit Canberra. Expect 23°C during the day and 9°C at night. Conditions remain consistent throughout the month, making it easier to plan what to wear. At 9°C overnight, it can become quite cool after dark. On the bright side, cold nights tend to make for excellent daytime conditions.

However, when planning your trip please keep in mind these historical temperatures below.

Based on 49 years of weather observations in Canberra between 1976 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes.

• The hottest November day on record in Canberra reached 38°C (November 21, 2019).
• Canberra experienced its chilliest November day on November 19, 1986, reaching only 10°C.
• Nighttime temperatures dropped to -1°C on November 12, 2025, marking the coldest November night on record.

Rainfall in Canberra in November

November is considered one of the wettest months, so keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Records from the past 30 years suggest around 13 days of rain, with an average of 69 mm for the month. Expect a fairly normal spread of rainfall in November, with no particular pattern of very heavy or very persistent showers.

Sunshine in Canberra in November

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 270 hours of sunshine. This makes it a pleasant time to visit Canberra.

Wind speed in Canberra in November

The average wind speed is around 2 m/s in November. This creates comfortable weather with light winds that gently move vegetation. Keep in mind that this is an average wind speed, so daily conditions can range from near-calm to more noticeable wind.

What to wear in Canberra in November

For Canberra in November, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket, particularly one with a removable insulating liner. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget light weight long pants and shirt, sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a broad-brimmed sun hat.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, November is a good time to visit Canberra.