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 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 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.
Lake Burley Griffin
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Burley Griffin during your travels in Canberra. Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's restaurants.
Activities
2 People - Indulgence Wine Tasting with Matched Elements Canberra
Women's History Walking Tour with Local Guide
Batemans Bay: 3-Day Murramarang South Coast Walk
Enchanting Melbourne: A Family Walking Adventure
Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman
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Other neighbourhoods around Barton
Parkes
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Parkes. You might want to make time for a stop at National Portrait Gallery or High Court of Australia.
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.
Kingston
Kingston is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to The Cusack Centre and Lake Burley Griffin while you're in town.
Manuka
While visiting Manuka, you might make a stop by sights like Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval.
Forrest
Check out the restaurants, shopping and forests while spending some time in Forrest. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Manuka Shopping Centre or Manuka Oval.
City East
While visiting City East, you might make a stop by sights like Civic Square and Canberra Theatre Centre.
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- Canberra Baptist Church
- Greek Orthodox Church of St Nicholas
- Parliament House
- Australian National University
- Canberra Centre
- Australian War Memorial
- National Gallery of Australia
- National Zoo and Aquarium
- Canberra Hospital
- National Museum of Australia
- Questacon
- Manuka Oval
- Lake Burley Griffin
- Canberra Stadium
- Old Parliament House
- National Convention Centre
- University of Canberra
- Australian Institute of Sport
- Commonwealth Park
- Manuka Shopping Centre
- Civic Square
- Telstra Tower
- Canberra Theatre Centre
- National Dinosaur Museum
- Albert Hall
- Australian Defence Force Academy
- Cockington Green Gardens
- Stromlo Forest Park
- National Arboretum Canberra
- Canberra Museum and Gallery
- Mount Stromlo Observatory
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