Watson 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.
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.
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
Private Canberra Day Tour from Sydney
From Canberra: Murrumbateman Wineries Full-Day Tour
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
Private Canberra Scenes Tour From Sydney
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Other neighbourhoods around Watson
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.
Lyneham
Unique features of Lyneham include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Netball ACT or National Hockey Centre while you're exploring 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.
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.
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.
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.
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- More holiday ideas
- Parliament House
- Australian National University
- Canberra Centre
- Australian War Memorial
- Canberra Hospital
- National Museum of Australia
- National Zoo and Aquarium
- Canberra Stadium
- National Gallery of Australia
- Questacon
- Lake Burley Griffin
- National Dinosaur Museum
- Old Parliament House
- University of Canberra
- National Convention Centre
- Manuka Oval
- Manuka Shopping Centre
- Civic Square
- Australian Defence Force Academy
- Australian Institute of Sport
- Commonwealth Park
- Canberra Museum and Gallery
- Royal Australian Mint
- Telstra Tower
- Cockington Green
- National Capital Exhibition
- National Arboretum Canberra
- National Library of Australia
- Murrumbateman Winery
- National Archives of Australia