Things to Do in Canberra

There are 21 attractions in Canberra. Overland Track is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Overland Track
1
Overland Track
Trail
Larapinta Trail
2
Larapinta Trail
Trail
National Gallery of Australia
3
National Gallery of Australia
Australia's national art museum for modern and historical works
Museum
National Library of Australia
4
National Library of Australia
Australia's national library housing extensive collections and archives
Museum
Parliament House
5
Parliament House
Australia's federal parliament building and national political center
Museum
Lake Burley Griffin
6
Lake Burley Griffin
Central Canberra ornamental lake created for urban planning
Lake
Australian War Memorial
7
Australian War Memorial
National memorial and museum commemorating Australian military history
Museum
National Museum of Australia
8
National Museum of Australia
National museum in Canberra exploring Australia's history and culture
Museum
Namadgi National Park
9
Namadgi National Park
Protected park near Canberra with mountainous bushland and heritage
Park
Mount Stromlo
10
Mount Stromlo
Canberra hill site of Mount Stromlo Observatory
Mountain
Black Mountain (Australian Capital Territory)
11
Black Mountain (Australian Capital Territory)
Prominent Canberra hill with nature reserve and views
Mountain
Lake George (New South Wales)
12
Lake George (New South Wales)
Shallow ephemeral lake north of Canberra, variable water
Lake
Queen Elizabeth II Island
13
Queen Elizabeth II Island
Artificial island in Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra
Island
Mount Ainslie
14
Mount Ainslie
Prominent Canberra hill offering panoramic city views
Mountain
Brindabella National Park
15
Brindabella National Park
Protected area preserving alpine forests and rugged ranges
Park
Lake Ginninderra
16
Lake Ginninderra
Artificial urban lake forming part of Canberra's parkland
Lake
Weston Park, Canberra
17
Weston Park, Canberra
Riverside park near central Canberra
Park
Commonwealth Park
18
Commonwealth Park
Central Canberra park hosting festivals and river walks
Park
Yanununbeyan National Park
19
Yanununbeyan National Park
National park preserving grassy woodlands near Canberra
National Park
ACT Memorial
20
ACT Memorial
War memorial commemorating Australian Capital Territory service
Museum
Tuggeranong Homestead
21
Tuggeranong Homestead
Heritage homestead representing early Canberra pastoral life
Historical Site