Braddon Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Parliament House
Admire the scale, architecture and artwork of the building where Australia’s politicians make the big decisions.
Australian War Memorial
Wander the halls of this monument to learn about the battles fought by Australians, see military hardware and admire artworks.
National Museum of Australia
Explore the vast collection of Aboriginal art and artefacts, learn about the country’s colonial past, and see maps, vehicles, weapons and jewellery.
Questacon
Join the kids for a day of learning about the wonders of science and technology at Australia’s national science centre.
National Gallery of Australia
Australia’s national gallery has objects from across Asia and the Pacific, European and American works, and indigenous, colonial and contemporary Australian art.
National Dinosaur Museum
Get to know the giants of prehistoric times at this interesting and educational museum, packed with displays about the unique history of the Australian continent.
Activities
From Canberra: Winery, Distillery, & Tasting Tour with Lunch
From Canberra: Murrumbateman Wineries Full-Day Tour
Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage Walking Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Braddon
Northern Canberra
Northern Canberra is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Canberra Museum and Gallery and Civic Square, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Canberra.
Canberra City Centre
The ample dining options and fantastic lake views are top of the list for many visitors to Canberra City Centre. A stop by Canberra Museum and Gallery or Canberra Theatre Centre might round out your trip.
Dickson
Uncover some of the top draws of Dickson like its restaurants and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, stop by Netball ACT or National Hockey Centre.
Barton
Barton is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Lake Burley Griffin and Canberra Baptist Church while you're in town.
Capital Hill
The abundant dining options and interesting museums are top of the list for many visitors to Capital Hill. A stop by Parliament House or National Archives of Australia might round out your trip.
Yarralumla
Unique features of Yarralumla include the restaurants and art galleries. Make a stop by Lake Burley Griffin or Albert Hall while you're exploring the area.
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- More holiday ideas
- Australian National University
- Parliament House
- Canberra Centre
- Australian War Memorial
- Canberra Hospital
- National Zoo and Aquarium
- National Museum of Australia
- Questacon
- National Gallery of Australia
- Canberra Stadium
- University of Canberra
- National Convention Centre
- National Dinosaur Museum
- Lake Burley Griffin
- Manuka Oval
- Civic Square
- Australian Institute of Sport
- Manuka Shopping Centre
- Old Parliament House
- Commonwealth Park
- Telstra Tower
- Australian Defence Force Academy
- Royal Australian Mint
- Canberra Museum and Gallery
- National Capital Exhibition
- National Library of Australia
- National Arboretum Canberra
- National Archives of Australia