Canberra Guidebook
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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
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Dickson
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
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National Gallery of Australia
Parkes Place EastThe 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
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National Museum of Australia
Lawson CrescentThe 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.
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Lake Burley Griffin
Flynn DriveLovely 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.
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Mount Ainslie Aussichtspunkt
20 Mount Ainslie DrClassic 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.
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Molly
Odgers LaneGreat 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.
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Questacon - National Science and Technology Centre
King Edward TerraceQuestacon – 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.
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Mount Majura
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.
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National Arboretum
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
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Monster Kitchen and Bar
25 Edinburgh AveGreat 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.
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Bar Rochford
65 London CctBar 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.
Moo & Chick
28 Challis StreetFriendly low-key cafe with good coffee
Highroad
1 Woolley StMore of an upmarket coffee destination, also services great brunch
Edgar's Inn
1 Edgar StLocal 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 :)
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Capital Region Farmers Market
Old Well Station RoadOnly 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.
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Haig Park Village Markets
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 RdAustralia'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.
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Mount Majura Vineyard
88 Lime Kiln RoadMount 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.