Reid 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.
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.
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.
Activities
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
Batemans Bay: 3-Day Murramarang South Coast Walk
Enchanting Melbourne: A Family Walking Adventure
Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman /w lunch
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Other neighbourhoods around Reid
City East
While visiting City East, you might make a stop by sights like Civic Square and Canberra Theatre Centre.
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.
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.
Parkes
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Parkes. You might want to make time for a stop at National Portrait Gallery or High Court of Australia.
Barton
Barton is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Lake Burley Griffin and Greek Orthodox Church of St Nicholas while you're in town.
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- Australian National University
- Parliament House
- Canberra Centre
- Australian War Memorial
- Canberra Hospital
- National Gallery of Australia
- National Zoo and Aquarium
- Questacon
- Canberra Stadium
- Lake Burley Griffin
- Manuka Oval
- Australian Institute of Sport
- National Convention Centre
- University of Canberra
- National Museum of Australia
- Manuka Shopping Centre
- Telstra Tower
- Commonwealth Park
- Civic Square
- Old Parliament House
- Canberra Theatre Centre
- National Dinosaur Museum
- Australian Defence Force Academy
- Stromlo Forest Park
- Canberra Museum and Gallery
- Cockington Green Gardens
- National Archives of Australia
- Mount Ainslie
- National Arboretum Canberra