Things to Do in Australian Capital Territory

There are 18 attractions in Australian Capital Territory. National Gallery of Australia, australia's national art museum for modern and historical works, is the most popular.

1

National Gallery of Australia

Australia's national art museum for modern and historical works

Museum

2

National Library of Australia

Australia's national library housing extensive collections and archives

Museum

3

Parliament House

Australia's federal parliament building and national political center

Museum

4

Lake Burley Griffin

Central Canberra ornamental lake created for urban planning

Lake

5

Australian War Memorial

National memorial and museum commemorating Australian military history

Museum

6

National Museum of Australia

National museum in Canberra exploring Australia's history and culture

Museum

7

Namadgi National Park

Protected park near Canberra with mountainous bushland and heritage

Park

8

Mount Stromlo

Canberra hill site of Mount Stromlo Observatory

Mountain

9

Black Mountain (Australian Capital Territory)

Prominent Canberra hill with nature reserve and views

Mountain

10

Queen Elizabeth II Island

Artificial island in Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra

Island

11

Mount Ainslie

Prominent Canberra hill offering panoramic city views

Mountain

12

Bowen Island (Jervis Bay)

Small island in Jervis Bay, marine reserve nearby

Island

13

Lake Ginninderra

Artificial urban lake forming part of Canberra's parkland

Lake

14

Weston Park, Canberra

Riverside park near central Canberra

Park

15

Commonwealth Park

Central Canberra park hosting festivals and river walks

Park

16

ACT Memorial

War memorial commemorating Australian Capital Territory service

Museum

17

Minjary National Park

Small ACT park conserving native woodlands and wildlife

National Park

18

Tuggeranong Homestead

Heritage homestead representing early Canberra pastoral life

Historical Site