Editable Vector Map of the Canberra Australia in SVG format.
Can be edited in the following programs: Adobe Illustrator, CorelDraw, InkScape
Principal streets and roads, names places, residential streets and roads, road number labels, water objects, land use areas.
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Canberra, the capital city of Australia, has several principal streets, roads, and districts that are key to its layout and navigation. Here’s an overview:
Principal Streets and Roads
- Northbourne Avenue: This is one of the main thoroughfares in Canberra, running from the northern suburbs through the city center to the Parliamentary Triangle. It is a major route for buses and light rail.
- Commonwealth Avenue: This avenue connects the city center to the Parliamentary Triangle and crosses Lake Burley Griffin via the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge.
- Kings Avenue: Running parallel to Commonwealth Avenue, Kings Avenue also connects the city center to the Parliamentary Triangle and crosses Lake Burley Griffin via the Kings Avenue Bridge.
- Constitution Avenue: This road links Commonwealth Avenue and Kings Avenue, forming part of the Parliamentary Triangle and running alongside Lake Burley Griffin.
- London Circuit: A loop road in the city center, it encircles the Canberra City Centre and connects with major avenues.
- Parkes Way: A major expressway that runs east-west through the city, connecting Russell and Barton with the city center and the suburbs to the west.
- Monaro Highway: This highway runs from the south of Canberra through the industrial suburb of Fyshwick and connects with the city’s southeastern suburbs.
- Majura Parkway: A major road that connects the northern and eastern parts of Canberra, providing a bypass for traffic around the city center.
City Districts
- City (Civic): The central business district of Canberra, often referred to as Civic. It contains major shopping areas, offices, and entertainment venues.
- Braddon: Located just north of Civic, known for its cafes, restaurants, boutiques, and nightlife.
- Kingston: One of Canberra’s oldest suburbs, known for its vibrant food and shopping scene, particularly around the Kingston Foreshore.
- Manuka: An upscale shopping and dining precinct in the suburb of Griffith, adjacent to Kingston.
- Parliamentary Triangle: A district that contains many of Canberra’s national institutions, including the Australian Parliament House, the National Library, and the High Court.
- Barton: A suburb within the Parliamentary Triangle, home to many government departments and the historic Hotel Kurrajong.
- Belconnen: A major district in the north-west of Canberra, housing many residential suburbs, a large shopping mall, and the University of Canberra.
- Gungahlin: One of the fastest-growing districts in Canberra, located in the north, with extensive new housing developments and shopping centers.
- Woden Valley: A district to the south of the city center, with a major town center, government offices, and residential suburbs.
- Tuggeranong: A district further south of Woden Valley, with extensive residential areas and a town center.
- Weston Creek: Located to the west of Woden Valley, comprising several residential suburbs and the Cooleman Court shopping center.
- Molonglo Valley: A newer district located between Weston Creek and Belconnen, with rapidly developing residential areas.
These streets, roads, and districts form the essential framework of Canberra, making it a well-organized and navigable city.