Gowrie 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
Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Gowrie
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 Royal Australian Mint.
Narrabundah
Visitors to Narrabundah appreciate its restaurants. A visit to Capital Public Golf Course and The Cusack Centre might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.
Deakin
You'll enjoy the restaurants and monuments in Deakin. You might want to make time for a stop at Royal Australian Mint or Red Hill Nature Reserve.
Manuka
While visiting Manuka, you might make a stop by sights like Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval.
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.
Fyshwick
Travellers like the museums in Fyshwick, and Lake Burley Griffin is a top attraction you might want to visit.
- Places of interest
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- Parliament House
- Australian National University
- Canberra Centre
- National Gallery of Australia
- Australian War Memorial
- Canberra Hospital
- Questacon
- National Zoo and Aquarium
- Canberra Stadium
- Australian Institute of Sport
- National Museum of Australia
- National Convention Centre
- Lake Burley Griffin
- University of Canberra
- Manuka Oval
- Old Parliament House
- Canberra Theatre Centre
- Civic Square
- Commonwealth Park
- Manuka Shopping Centre
- National Dinosaur Museum
- Telstra Tower
- Australian Defence Force Academy
- Cockington Green Gardens
- Tulip Top Gardens
- Stromlo Forest Park
- Canberra Museum and Gallery
- National Arboretum Canberra
- Royal Australian Mint
- Mount Ainslie
- National Hockey Centre