Guidebook for O'Connor
Arts & Culture
There are excellent permanent collections (free entry), interesting outdoor sculptures, and sometimes visiting art shows.
206 locals recommend
National Gallery of Australia
Parkes Place EastThere are excellent permanent collections (free entry), interesting outdoor sculptures, and sometimes visiting art shows.
National Museum of Australia
Lawson CrescentExhibitions, interesting history about Australia
Excellent place to read, study enjoy quiet time. Cafe/restaurant overlooking Lake Burley Griffin
70 locals recommend
National Library of Australia
Parkes Place WestExcellent place to read, study enjoy quiet time. Cafe/restaurant overlooking Lake Burley Griffin
Food Scene
Woolley Street
Woolley StreetAsian cuisine, local pubs, bars and coffee shops
Drinks & Nightlife
Smith's Alternative
76 Alinga StGreat range of music every evening. Also daytime activities.
Pub, restaurant and cafe.
Small supermarket, pharmacy and health and medical services.
Polish and Croatian Clubs
Canberra North Bowling Club
19 locals recommend
Shops
25 Dickson PlPub, restaurant and cafe.
Small supermarket, pharmacy and health and medical services.
Polish and Croatian Clubs
Canberra North Bowling Club
Shopping
Canberra Theatre Centre
London CircuitShops of all types
Old Bus Depot Markets
21 Wentworth AveKnick knacks, food, glass works
Sightseeing
Australian War Memorial
Treloar Crescent (top of Anzac Parade)Memorial to the fallen
Parks & Nature
Great views over Lake Burley Griffin. Cafe/restaurant. Walking amongst the trees.
131 locals recommend
National Arboretum Canberra
Forest DriveGreat views over Lake Burley Griffin. Cafe/restaurant. Walking amongst the trees.
Lake Burley Griffin
Flynn DriveLakeside walking and cycling
Bush walking tracks, kangaroos, lookout on top, great views over Canberra
61 locals recommend
Mount Ainslie
Bush walking tracks, kangaroos, lookout on top, great views over Canberra
Essentials
Coles Canberra Civic
Bunda StreetWoolworths Dickson
1 Dickson Pl