The Ridgeway Travel Guide
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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.
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
Canberra: Majura Pines Tree Ropes Course
Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman
Premium Wine Tasting Experience and 2-Course Lunch
Building + Architecture Tour | 10am Daily
Private Canberra Day Tour from Sydney
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Other neighbourhoods around The Ridgeway
Queanbeyan
Visitors to Queanbeyan enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, The Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre is worth a stop.
Canberra Airport
Visitors to Canberra Airport appreciate its restaurants. A visit to Pialligo Estate and Jerrabomberra Wetland Nature Reserve 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.
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.
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.
- Australian National University
- Parliament House
- Canberra Centre
- Australian War Memorial
- Canberra Hospital
- National Gallery of Australia
- Questacon
- National Zoo and Aquarium
- Australian Institute of Sport
- National Museum of Australia
- Lake Burley Griffin
- National Convention Centre
- Manuka Oval
- Canberra Stadium
- University of Canberra
- Civic Square
- Old Parliament House
- National Dinosaur Museum
- Manuka Shopping Centre
- Commonwealth Park
- Royal Australian Mint
- Telstra Tower
- National Library of Australia
- National Capital Exhibition
- National Hockey Centre
- Canberra Museum and Gallery
- Cockington Green Gardens
- Australian Defence Force Academy
- National Arboretum Canberra
- High Court of Australia