Farrer 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
Women's History Walking Tour with Local Guide
Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage Walking Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Farrer
Phillip
Uncover some of the top draws of Phillip like its shopping and restaurants. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, stop by Canberra Nature Park or Royal Australian Mint.
Deakin
You'll enjoy the restaurants and monuments in Deakin. You might want to make time for a stop at Royal Australian Mint or Red Hill Nature Reserve.
Griffith
Griffith is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval while you're in town.
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.
Forrest
Check out the restaurants, shopping and forests while spending some time in Forrest. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Manuka Shopping Centre or Manuka Oval.
Manuka
While visiting Manuka, you might make a stop by sights like Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval.
- Places of interest
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- Parliament House
- Australian National University
- Canberra Centre
- 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
- National Convention Centre
- Lake Burley Griffin
- Commonwealth Park
- Old Parliament House
- Civic Square
- Australian Institute of Sport
- Australian Defence Force Academy
- Telstra Tower
- Manuka Shopping Centre
- Albert Hall
- Royal Australian Mint
- Canberra Museum and Gallery
- National Library of Australia
- National Arboretum Canberra
- Cockington Green