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.

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.

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.
Activities

Enchanting Melbourne: A Family Walking Adventure

Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

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 Lake Burley Griffin and The Cusack Centre while you're in town.

Manuka
While visiting Manuka, you might make a stop by sights like Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval.

City East
While visiting City East, you might make a stop by sights like Civic Square and Canberra Theatre Centre.

Deakin
You'll enjoy the restaurants and monuments in Deakin. You might want to make time for a stop at Royal Australian Mint or Red Hill Nature Reserve.
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- Canberra Baptist Church
- Greek Orthodox Church of St Nicholas
- Australian National University
- Parliament House
- Canberra Centre
- Australian War Memorial
- National Zoo and Aquarium
- Canberra Hospital
- National Gallery of Australia
- Questacon
- Manuka Oval
- Canberra Stadium
- Lake Burley Griffin
- University of Canberra
- National Museum of Australia
- National Convention Centre
- Australian Institute of Sport
- Commonwealth Park
- Manuka Shopping Centre
- Old Parliament House
- Civic Square
- Telstra Tower
- Canberra Theatre Centre
- National Dinosaur Museum
- Albert Hall
- Stromlo Forest Park
- Australian Defence Force Academy
- Canberra Museum and Gallery
- Cockington Green Gardens
- National Arboretum Canberra
- National Archives of Australia
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