Canberra is located 2 hours by car from the Pacific Ocean, 2.5 hours from the ski resorts in the Snowy Mountains and 3.5 hours from Sydney. Lonely Planet rates Pebbly Beach near Batemans Bay as the most beautiful beach of the south coast. There are plenty of bicycle paths in Canberra and parking spots at the ANU. Combined with a decent public transport system and the virtual absence of traffic jams, life in Canberra is easy.