Canberra City Centre 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.
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.
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 Dinosaur Museum
Get to know the giants of prehistoric times at this interesting and educational museum, packed with displays about the unique history of the Australian continent.
Activities
Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman /w lunch
Full Day Private Shore Tour in Canberra
Canberra Scavenger Hunt: ART In Canberra, ACT
Private Canberra Day Tour from Sydney
Women's History Walking Tour with Local Guide
Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage Walking Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Canberra City 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.
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.
Barton
Barton is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Lake Burley Griffin and Canberra Baptist Church 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.
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.
Yarralumla
Unique features of Yarralumla include the restaurants and art galleries. Make a stop by Lake Burley Griffin or Albert Hall while you're exploring the area.
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- More holiday ideas
- Canberra Centre
- National Convention Centre
- Civic Square
- Canberra Museum and Gallery
- Glebe Park
- City Hill
- Canberra Merry-Go-Round
- Parliament House
- Australian National University
- Australian War Memorial
- National Zoo and Aquarium
- Canberra Hospital
- National Museum of Australia
- Canberra Stadium
- Questacon
- National Gallery of Australia
- Manuka Oval
- National Dinosaur Museum
- University of Canberra
- Lake Burley Griffin
- Commonwealth Park
- Old Parliament House
- Australian Institute of Sport
- Australian Defence Force Academy
- Telstra Tower
- Manuka Shopping Centre
- Albert Hall