Canberra Guidebook

Mowena
Canberra Guidebook

Neighbourhoods

Dickson is sort of like Canberra's Chinatown and has loads of really nice restaurants to try. It's only a 5 minute drive from my place. There's some really great vegetarian options too if that's your thing. Some great restaurants to try include: Super Bao Pho Quoc My Rainbow Dreams Highroad (for coffee too) Asian Noodle House Other coffee options include Moo and Chick in Dickson
15 locals recommend
Dickson
15 locals recommend
Dickson is sort of like Canberra's Chinatown and has loads of really nice restaurants to try. It's only a 5 minute drive from my place. There's some really great vegetarian options too if that's your thing. Some great restaurants to try include: Super Bao Pho Quoc My Rainbow Dreams Highroad (for coffee too) Asian Noodle House Other coffee options include Moo and Chick in Dickson

Sightseeing

The National Gallery’s evolving collection of over 155,000 works of art, created by more than 15,000 artists, includes the world’s largest collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art. The collection represents the whole of Australian art, modern art worldwide, particularly from Europe and America and art from across Asia and the Pacific. Free entry
206 locals recommend
National Gallery of Australia
Parkes Place East
206 locals recommend
The National Gallery’s evolving collection of over 155,000 works of art, created by more than 15,000 artists, includes the world’s largest collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art. The collection represents the whole of Australian art, modern art worldwide, particularly from Europe and America and art from across Asia and the Pacific. Free entry
The National Museum of Australia brings to life the rich and diverse stories of Australia through compelling objects, ideas and events. We focus on Indigenous histories and cultures, European settlement and our interaction with the environment. Free entry
187 locals recommend
National Museum of Australia
Lawson Crescent
187 locals recommend
The National Museum of Australia brings to life the rich and diverse stories of Australia through compelling objects, ideas and events. We focus on Indigenous histories and cultures, European settlement and our interaction with the environment. Free entry
Lovely to do a morning walk around the lake, or do a quick walk if you're checking out the nearby National Art Gallery or National Library of Australia.
123 locals recommend
Lake Burley Griffin
Flynn Drive
123 locals recommend
Lovely to do a morning walk around the lake, or do a quick walk if you're checking out the nearby National Art Gallery or National Library of Australia.
Classic Canberra staple destination. It has a great view at the top. It takes around 1.5 hours to complete.
91 locals recommend
Mount Ainslie Lookout
20 Mount Ainslie Dr
91 locals recommend
Classic Canberra staple destination. It has a great view at the top. It takes around 1.5 hours to complete.
Great place to listen to some jazz and relax in the evening. This speakeasy-inspired bar loves everything jazz and whiskey and all the prohibition vibes.
35 locals recommend
Molly
Odgers Lane
35 locals recommend
Great place to listen to some jazz and relax in the evening. This speakeasy-inspired bar loves everything jazz and whiskey and all the prohibition vibes.
Questacon – the National Science and Technology Centre is an interactive science communication facility in Canberra, Australia. It is a museum with more than 200 interactive exhibits relating to science and technology. It has many science programs that are intended to inspire the children of Australia to love science.
146 locals recommend
Questacon - National Science and Technology Centre
King Edward Terrace
146 locals recommend
Questacon – the National Science and Technology Centre is an interactive science communication facility in Canberra, Australia. It is a museum with more than 200 interactive exhibits relating to science and technology. It has many science programs that are intended to inspire the children of Australia to love science.
Right at the end of my street, Clancy's Walking Track begins and it's a nice 20 mins round trip walk. Alternatively, you can hike all the way to the top of Majura which takes around 2 hours return.
11 locals recommend
Mount Majura
11 locals recommend
Right at the end of my street, Clancy's Walking Track begins and it's a nice 20 mins round trip walk. Alternatively, you can hike all the way to the top of Majura which takes around 2 hours return.
Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary is Australia’s largest single Box-gum Grassy-woodland area managed for conservation. It is the only woodland of this type free from the impacts of foxes, rabbits, goats, deer and hares… helping our native wildlife to flourish… They also hold nightly wildlife spotting tours which are a treat, you can book through their website.
Mulligans Flat Nature Reserve
Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary is Australia’s largest single Box-gum Grassy-woodland area managed for conservation. It is the only woodland of this type free from the impacts of foxes, rabbits, goats, deer and hares… helping our native wildlife to flourish… They also hold nightly wildlife spotting tours which are a treat, you can book through their website.
The National Arboretum Canberra is a mosaic of living forests and gardens offering breathtaking views, unique experiences, and a world-class entertainment and events hub including the award-winning Margaret Whitlam Pavilion and the popular Village Centre. With over 44,000 rare and endangered trees across a 250-hectare site, the Arboretum is a place of beauty, conservation, science research, education, tourism and recreation.
11 locals recommend
National Arboretum
11 locals recommend
The National Arboretum Canberra is a mosaic of living forests and gardens offering breathtaking views, unique experiences, and a world-class entertainment and events hub including the award-winning Margaret Whitlam Pavilion and the popular Village Centre. With over 44,000 rare and endangered trees across a 250-hectare site, the Arboretum is a place of beauty, conservation, science research, education, tourism and recreation.

Food scene

Great vegetarian food in a beautifully designed restaurant, also has Palace Cinemas below
58 locals recommend
Monster Kitchen and Bar
25 Edinburgh Ave
58 locals recommend
Great vegetarian food in a beautifully designed restaurant, also has Palace Cinemas below
Bar Rochford is a wine and cocktail bar hidden away in the iconic Melbourne Building. We’re all about fine food, exciting wine producers and good jams.
28 locals recommend
Bar Rochford
65 London Cct
28 locals recommend
Bar Rochford is a wine and cocktail bar hidden away in the iconic Melbourne Building. We’re all about fine food, exciting wine producers and good jams.
Friendly low-key cafe with good coffee
Moo & Chick
28 Challis Street
Friendly low-key cafe with good coffee
More of an upmarket coffee destination, also services great brunch
10 locals recommend
Highroad
1 Woolley St
10 locals recommend
More of an upmarket coffee destination, also services great brunch
Local pub vibe with nice food and friendly service
27 locals recommend
Edgar's Inn
1 Edgar St
27 locals recommend
Local pub vibe with nice food and friendly service
Only a 3-4 min drive from my place. These farmers markets are open every Saturday morning. Great place to pick up some local produce, fresh veges and coffee :)
29 locals recommend
Capital Region Farmers Market
Old Well Station Road
29 locals recommend
Only a 3-4 min drive from my place. These farmers markets are open every Saturday morning. Great place to pick up some local produce, fresh veges and coffee :)
Haig Park Village Markets runs from 9am-2pm every Sunday. This vibrant farmers market has a unique and diverse range of produce and products, a relaxed Sunday vibe, delicious eats and live local music.
8 locals recommend
Haig Park Village Markets
8 locals recommend
Haig Park Village Markets runs from 9am-2pm every Sunday. This vibrant farmers market has a unique and diverse range of produce and products, a relaxed Sunday vibe, delicious eats and live local music.
Australia's Truffle Farm. They specialise in professionally run truffle hunts and world-class interactive cooking classes.
The Truffle Farm Canberra
23 Mount Majura Rd
Australia's Truffle Farm. They specialise in professionally run truffle hunts and world-class interactive cooking classes.
Mount Majura is a leading Australian producer of the Spanish variety Tempranillo. All wines are sourced from the single vineyard site of red clay loam soils containing limestone. The vineyard is also known for producing some of the District’s best Riesling and Shiraz along with a range of new and exciting alternative varieties including Graciano, Mondeuse and Touriga.
12 locals recommend
Mount Majura Vineyard
88 Lime Kiln Road
12 locals recommend
Mount Majura is a leading Australian producer of the Spanish variety Tempranillo. All wines are sourced from the single vineyard site of red clay loam soils containing limestone. The vineyard is also known for producing some of the District’s best Riesling and Shiraz along with a range of new and exciting alternative varieties including Graciano, Mondeuse and Touriga.