Symonston Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit

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.

Parliament House
Admire the scale, architecture and artwork of the building where Australia’s politicians make the big decisions.

Questacon
Join the kids for a day of learning about the wonders of science and technology at Australia’s national science centre.

Australian War Memorial
Wander the halls of this monument to learn about the battles fought by Australians, see military hardware and admire artworks.

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 Private Tour in Canberra from Canberra hotels

Full-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman /w lunch
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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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- Capital Public Golf Course
- Australian National University
- National Gallery of Australia
- Canberra Centre
- Parliament House
- Canberra Hospital
- Questacon
- National Zoo and Aquarium
- Australian War Memorial
- Australian Institute of Sport
- National Museum of Australia
- Canberra Stadium
- National Convention Centre
- University of Canberra
- Lake Burley Griffin
- Manuka Oval
- Old Parliament House
- Commonwealth Park
- Manuka Shopping Centre
- Canberra Theatre Centre
- Australian Defence Force Academy
- National Dinosaur Museum
- Civic Square
- Telstra Tower
- Cockington Green Gardens
- Stromlo Forest Park
- National Arboretum Canberra
- Canberra Museum and Gallery
- Mount Ainslie
- National Hockey Centre