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.

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.

Australian War Memorial
Wander the halls of this monument to learn about the battles fought by Australians, see military hardware and admire artworks.

Questacon
Join the kids for a day of learning about the wonders of science and technology at Australia’s national science centre.

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.

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

Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

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Women's History Walking Tour with Local Guide
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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 Lake Burley Griffin and The Cusack Centre while you're in town.

Narrabundah
Visitors to Narrabundah appreciate its restaurants. A visit to Manuka Oval and Manuka Shopping Centre might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

Barton
Barton is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Lake Burley Griffin and Merchant Navy Memorial 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 High Court of Australia.

Manuka
While visiting Manuka, you might make a stop by sights like Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval.
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- Australian National University
- Parliament House
- Canberra Centre
- National Gallery of Australia
- Canberra Hospital
- Australian War Memorial
- National Zoo and Aquarium
- Questacon
- Australian Institute of Sport
- National Museum of Australia
- Canberra Stadium
- Lake Burley Griffin
- University of Canberra
- National Convention Centre
- Manuka Oval
- Old Parliament House
- Canberra Theatre Centre
- Manuka Shopping Centre
- Commonwealth Park
- National Dinosaur Museum
- Australian Defence Force Academy
- Civic Square
- Telstra Tower
- Cockington Green Gardens
- Stromlo Forest Park
- Canberra Museum and Gallery
- Mount Ainslie
- National Arboretum Canberra
- Tulip Top Gardens
- Royal Australian Mint