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.
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
Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour
Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman /w lunch
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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.
Watson
Watson is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve and Mount Majura Nature Reserve.
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.
- Places of interest
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- More holiday ideas
- Australian National University
- Parliament House
- Canberra Centre
- National Gallery of Australia
- Canberra Hospital
- National Zoo and Aquarium
- Australian War Memorial
- Questacon
- Canberra Stadium
- National Museum of Australia
- National Convention Centre
- Australian Institute of Sport
- Manuka Oval
- Lake Burley Griffin
- Commonwealth Park
- University of Canberra
- Old Parliament House
- National Dinosaur Museum
- Manuka Shopping Centre
- Australian Defence Force Academy
- Civic Square
- Canberra Theatre Centre
- Telstra Tower
- Cockington Green Gardens
- Stromlo Forest Park
- Canberra Museum and Gallery
- National Hockey Centre
- National Arboretum Canberra
- Namadgi National Park
- Mount Ainslie
- Mount Stromlo Observatory
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