O'Connor Travel 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.
Questacon
Join the kids for a day of learning about the wonders of science and technology at Australia’s national science centre.
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.
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
Indulgence Wine Tasting with Matched Tapas for 2 - Canberra
Premium Wine Tasting Experience and 2-Course Lunch
From Canberra: Murrumbateman Wineries Full-Day Tour
Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman /w lunch
Family Walking Tour in Canberra in Capital Wonders
Full-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman /w lunch
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Other neighbourhoods around O'Connor
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.
Dickson
Uncover some of the top draws of Dickson like its restaurants and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, stop by Netball ACT or National Hockey Centre.
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.
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.
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.
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.
- Places of interest
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- Parliament House
- Australian National University
- Canberra Centre
- Australian War Memorial
- Questacon
- National Gallery of Australia
- Canberra Hospital
- University of Canberra
- National Zoo and Aquarium
- National Museum of Australia
- National Convention Centre
- Manuka Oval
- Lake Burley Griffin
- Australian Institute of Sport
- Commonwealth Park
- Canberra Stadium
- Old Parliament House
- Civic Square
- Manuka Shopping Centre
- National Dinosaur Museum
- Royal Australian Mint
- Telstra Tower
- Australian Defence Force Academy
- Cockington Green
- Tulip Top Gardens
- National Library of Australia
- National Arboretum Canberra
- National Hockey Centre