Things to do in South Canberra

Activities, attractions and tours

LET THE CREATIVE JUICES FLOW IN CANBERRA. It seems that Canberra has the creative edge. From driving the streets to walking through gardens, there is something to admire and appreciate. With pockets of new housing developments (architecturally designed) to sculptures and works of art, not to forget all the memorials around this fine city… Canberra has it all and more. For me personally, the next greatest enjoyment, second to travel is appreciating all forms of art. A random cyclist stopped to ask me my thoughts on the piece I was photographing … his words were ‘organic in form’ and ‘sublime’. Words which he felt the piece reflected. I too thought the same yet to others it may just be some metal strips and a brown lump with no form or connection. On closer inspection, the sculptural piece has another purpose. Utilising the wind, it would sing softly and only when close, you can hear its voice. A piece of art or a sculpture can speak volumes and it can reflect on history reminding us of mistakes we hope to learn from. It can also be a simple piece which stands out as a funky inanimate object. I loved the giant pot plants outside the Beaver Gallery. Other pieces I enjoyed were in the sculptural gardens outside Questacon. Whatever your taste, it’s a place to be free in thought. ‪#‎Canberra‬#sculptures#art#appreciation
LET THE CREATIVE JUICES FLOW IN CANBERRA. It seems that Canberra has the creative edge. For me personally, the next greatest enjoyment, second to travel is appreciating all forms of art. A random cyclist stopped to ask me my thoughts on the piece I was photographing … his words were ‘organic in form’ and ‘sublime’. Words which he felt the piece reflected. I too thought the same yet to others it may just be some metal strips and a brown lump with no form or connection. On closer inspection, the sculptural piece has another purpose. Utilising the wind, it would sing softly and only when close, you can hear its voice. A piece of art or a sculpture can speak volumes and it can reflect on history reminding us of mistakes we hope to learn from. It can also be a simple piece which stands out as a funky inanimate object. I loved the giant pot plants outside the Beaver Gallery. Other pieces I enjoyed were in the sculptural gardens outside Questacon. Whatever your taste, it’s a place to be free in thought. ‪#‎Canberra‬#sculptures#art#appreciation
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Canberra Day Trip from Sydney

Canberra Day Trip from Sydney

Activity duration is 12 hours and 30 minutes
8.8 out of 10 with 52 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 550 per adult
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Batemans Bay: 3-Day Murramarang South Coast Walk

Batemans Bay: 3-Day Murramarang South Coast Walk

Activity duration is 3 days
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 4,839 per adult
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Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 191 per adult
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Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
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Price is RM 191 per adult
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Canberra: Kangaroos and Koala Experience Tour

Canberra: Kangaroos and Koala Experience Tour

Activity duration is 4 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 11 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 373 per adult
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What to do in South Canberra

Popular places to visit

Parliament House which includes a sunset and an administrative buidling

Parliament House

4.5/5(17 reviews)

Admire the scale, architecture and artwork of the building where Australia’s politicians make the big decisions.

Parliament House
Questacon

Questacon

5/5(1 review)

Join the kids for a day of learning about the wonders of science and technology at Australia’s national science centre.

Questacon
National Gallery of Australia featuring interior views

National Gallery of Australia

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Australia’s national gallery has objects from across Asia and the Pacific, European and American works, and indigenous, colonial and contemporary Australian art.

National Gallery of Australia
Old Parliament House

Old Parliament House

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Tour this building to see where Australian politicians met and debated for over 60 years and learn about the history and workings of Australian democracy.

Old Parliament House
Manuka Shopping Centre showing street scenes and fall colors

Manuka Shopping Centre

4/5(3 reviews)

Make a stop at this suburban shopping oasis in Canberra’s inner south region, for gourmet foods, fashion, coffee and specialty stores.

Manuka Shopping Centre
National Library of Australia

National Library of Australia

4/5(2 reviews)

Explore the collections of Australia’s biggest reference library to find books from all over the world, early European maps and documents from the first explorers.

National Library of Australia
Royal Australian Mint which includes interior views as well as a large group of people

Royal Australian Mint

Visit the building where every single coin in the country is made, learn about the production process and browse through a huge collection of coins.

Royal Australian Mint
High Court of Australia

High Court of Australia

Observe justice in action at the highest court in the land inside a modern edifice on the banks of a tranquil lake.

High Court of Australia
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Weston Park

Weston Park is just one of the places to see in Canberra, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Weston Park

Areas of South Canberra

Kingston featuring modern architecture and a bridge

Kingston

The buildings of this foreshore, once a Canberra industrial hub, have been transformed into a welcoming urban lakeside community.

Kingston
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Narrabundah

Visitors to Narrabundah appreciate its restaurants. A visit to Manuka Oval and Manuka Shopping Centre might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

Narrabundah
Manuka Shopping Centre showing fall colors

Griffith

Griffith is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval while you're in town.

Griffith
Manuka Shopping Centre showing fall colors

Manuka

While visiting Manuka, you might make a stop by sights like Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval.

Manuka
Parliament House featuring an administrative buidling

Capital Hill

4/5(8 area reviews)

The grassy rise of Capital Hill is Canberra’s crowning feature. The perfectly circular hilltop locale is the core from which the rest of the city radiates.

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Forrest

Check out the restaurants, shopping and forests while spending some time in Forrest. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Manuka Shopping Centre or Manuka Oval.

Forrest

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