Canberra Airport Travel Guide
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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

Enchanting Melbourne: A Family Walking Adventure

Batemans Bay: 3-Day Murramarang South Coast Walk

Family Walking Tour in Canberra in Capital Wonders

Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman

Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
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Other neighbourhoods around Canberra Airport

Fyshwick
Travellers like the museums in Fyshwick, and Lake Burley Griffin is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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.

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.

Parkes
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Parkes. You might want to make time for a stop at National Portrait Gallery or Questacon.

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.
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- More holiday ideas
- 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
- Canberra Stadium
- Manuka Oval
- Lake Burley Griffin
- University of Canberra
- National Convention Centre
- Australian Institute of Sport
- Manuka Shopping Centre
- Commonwealth Park
- Old Parliament House
- Telstra Tower
- Canberra Theatre Centre
- Civic Square
- National Dinosaur Museum
- Albert Hall
- Australian Defence Force Academy
- Stromlo Forest Park
- Cockington Green Gardens
- National Archives of Australia
- National Arboretum Canberra
- Canberra Museum and Gallery
- Mount Stromlo Observatory
- Mount Ainslie
- Pialligo Estate