O'Connor 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 Private Tour in Canberra from Canberra hotels
Women's History Walking Tour with Local Guide
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Other neighbourhoods around O'Connor
Bruce
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Bruce. You might want to make time for a stop at Australian Institute of Sport or Canberra Stadium.
Dickson
Dickson is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Dickson Shops, a top place to visit in the area.
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.
Canberra City Centre
The ample dining options and fantastic lake views are top of the list for many visitors to Canberra City Centre. A stop by Canberra Museum and Gallery or Canberra Theatre Centre might round out your trip.
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.
City East
While visiting City East, you might make a stop by sights like Civic Square and Canberra Theatre Centre.
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- Australian National University
- Parliament House
- National Gallery of Australia
- Canberra Centre
- Canberra Hospital
- Australian War Memorial
- National Zoo and Aquarium
- Questacon
- Australian Institute of Sport
- National Museum of Australia
- Canberra Stadium
- Lake Burley Griffin
- University of Canberra
- National Convention Centre
- Manuka Oval
- Old Parliament House
- Canberra Theatre Centre
- Manuka Shopping Centre
- National Dinosaur Museum
- Commonwealth Park
- Australian Defence Force Academy
- Civic Square
- Telstra Tower
- Cockington Green Gardens
- Canberra Museum and Gallery
- Stromlo Forest Park
- Mount Ainslie
- National Arboretum Canberra
- Tulip Top Gardens
- Royal Australian Mint