City West Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Parliament House
Admire the scale, architecture and artwork of the building where Australia’s politicians make the big decisions.
Australian War Memorial
Wander the halls of this monument to learn about the battles fought by Australians, see military hardware and admire artworks.
National Museum of Australia
Explore the vast collection of Aboriginal art and artefacts, learn about the country’s colonial past, and see maps, vehicles, weapons and jewellery.
Questacon
Join the kids for a day of learning about the wonders of science and technology at Australia’s national science centre.
National Gallery of Australia
Australia’s national gallery has objects from across Asia and the Pacific, European and American works, and indigenous, colonial and contemporary Australian art.
National Dinosaur Museum
Get to know the giants of prehistoric times at this interesting and educational museum, packed with displays about the unique history of the Australian continent.
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Other neighbourhoods around City West
Canberra City Centre
The ample dining options and fantastic lake views are top of the list for many visitors to Canberra City Centre. A stop by Canberra Museum and Gallery or Canberra Theatre Centre might round out your trip.
Acton
Unique features of Acton include the restaurants and gardens. Make a stop by National Museum of Australia or Lake Burley Griffin while you're exploring the area.
Northern Canberra
Northern Canberra is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Canberra Museum and Gallery and Civic Square, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Canberra.
Braddon
Abundant dining options and relaxing spas are well-reviewed features of Braddon. Make a stop by top sights like Canberra Contemporary Art Space while you're exploring the area.
Capital Hill
The abundant dining options and interesting museums are top of the list for many visitors to Capital Hill. A stop by Parliament House or National Archives of Australia might round out your trip.
Barton
Barton is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Lake Burley Griffin and Canberra Baptist Church while you're in town.
- Parliament House
- Australian War Memorial
- National Zoo and Aquarium
- National Museum of Australia
- Questacon
- National Gallery of Australia
- Canberra Stadium
- National Convention Centre
- National Dinosaur Museum
- Manuka Oval
- Lake Burley Griffin
- Civic Square
- Manuka Shopping Centre
- Old Parliament House
- Stromlo Forest Park
- Telstra Tower
- National Library of Australia
- National Archives of Australia
- National Capital Exhibition