Dickson Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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
2 People - Indulgence Wine Tasting with Matched Elements Canberra
Batemans Bay: 3-Day Murramarang South Coast Walk
Family Walking Tour in Canberra in Capital Wonders
Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman
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Other neighbourhoods around Dickson
Lyneham
Unique features of Lyneham include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by National Hockey Centre or EPIC while you're exploring the area.
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.
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.
City East
While visiting City East, you might make a stop by sights like Civic Square and Canberra Theatre Centre.
Bruce
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Bruce. You might want to make time for a stop at Australian Institute of Sport or Canberra Stadium.
- Places of interest
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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
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