Popular places to visit
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.
Parliament House
Admire the scale, architecture and artwork of the building where Australia’s politicians make the big decisions.
Questacon
Join the kids for a day of learning about the wonders of science and technology at Australia’s national science centre.
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.
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
Batemans Bay Overnight Kayak Camping Tour from Canberra - All Inclusive
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
Full-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman /w lunch
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Other neighbourhoods around City East
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.
Braddon
Abundant dining options and relaxing spas are well-reviewed features of Braddon. Make a stop by top sights like Canberra Contemporary Art Space while you're exploring the area.
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.
Barton
Barton is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Lake Burley Griffin and Jerrabomberra Wetland Nature Reserve 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.
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- Canberra Centre
- National Convention Centre
- Canberra Theatre Centre
- Civic Square
- Canberra Museum and Gallery
- Glebe Park
- Canberra Merry-Go-Round
- Australian National University
- National Gallery of Australia
- Parliament House
- Canberra Hospital
- Questacon
- National Zoo and Aquarium
- Australian War Memorial
- Australian Institute of Sport
- National Museum of Australia
- Canberra Stadium
- Manuka Oval
- Lake Burley Griffin
- University of Canberra
- Old Parliament House
- Commonwealth Park
- Manuka Shopping Centre
- National Dinosaur Museum
- Australian Defence Force Academy
- Telstra Tower
- Cockington Green Gardens
- Stromlo Forest Park
- National Hockey Centre
- National Arboretum Canberra
- Mount Ainslie