Symonston 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
Full-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman /w lunch
Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Symonston
Narrabundah
Visitors to Narrabundah appreciate its restaurants. A visit to Manuka Oval and Manuka Shopping Centre might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.
Fyshwick
Travellers like the museums in Fyshwick, and Lake Burley Griffin is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Kingston
Kingston is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Lake Burley Griffin and The Cusack Centre while you're in town.
Manuka
While visiting Manuka, you might make a stop by sights like Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval.
Barton
Barton is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Lake Burley Griffin and Jerrabomberra Wetland Nature Reserve while you're in town.
Capital Hill
The abundant dining options and interesting museums are top of the list for many visitors to Capital Hill. A stop by Parliament House or National Archives of Australia might round out your trip.
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- More holiday ideas
- Capital Public Golf Course
- 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
- Manuka Oval
- Australian Institute of Sport
- National Convention Centre
- Lake Burley Griffin
- Commonwealth Park
- University of Canberra
- Old Parliament House
- National Dinosaur Museum
- Manuka Shopping Centre
- Canberra Theatre Centre
- Australian Defence Force Academy
- Civic Square
- Telstra Tower
- Stromlo Forest Park
- Cockington Green Gardens
- Canberra Museum and Gallery
- National Hockey Centre
- National Arboretum Canberra
- Namadgi National Park