Gilmore 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.
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.
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.
Old Parliament House
Tour this building to see where Australian politicians met and debated for over 60 years and learn about the history and workings of Australian democracy.
Activities
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Family Walking Tour in Canberra in Capital Wonders
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Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman
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Other neighbourhoods around Gilmore
Phillip
Uncover some of the top draws of Phillip like its shopping and restaurants. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, stop by Canberra Nature Park or Red Hill Nature Reserve.
Manuka
While visiting Manuka, you might make a stop by sights like Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval.
Fyshwick
Travellers like the museums in Fyshwick, and Lake Burley Griffin is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Forrest
Check out the restaurants, shopping and forests while spending some time in Forrest. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Manuka Shopping Centre or Manuka Oval.
Queanbeyan
Visitors to Queanbeyan enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, The Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre is worth a stop.
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.
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- Parliament House
- Australian National University
- National Gallery of Australia
- Canberra Centre
- Australian War Memorial
- National Zoo and Aquarium
- Manuka Oval
- Canberra Hospital
- Lake Burley Griffin
- National Museum of Australia
- Old Parliament House
- Questacon
- National Convention Centre
- University of Canberra
- Manuka Shopping Centre
- Canberra Stadium
- Australian Institute of Sport
- Civic Square
- Canberra Theatre Centre
- Commonwealth Park
- Telstra Tower
- National Dinosaur Museum
- Australian Defence Force Academy
- Albert Hall
- Cockington Green Gardens
- Canberra Museum and Gallery
- Stromlo Forest Park
- National Archives of Australia
- Mount Ainslie
- National Arboretum Canberra
- Mount Stromlo Observatory
- National Library of Australia