Gilmore Travel Guide
Canberra
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.
Questacon
Join the kids for a day of learning about the wonders of science and technology at Australia’s national science centre.
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.
Lake Burley Griffin
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Burley Griffin during your travels in Canberra. Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's restaurants.
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.
Top hotels in Gilmore
ibis Styles Canberra
Good
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Forrest Hotel and Apartments
Great
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
QT Canberra
QT is a revamped Rydges Eaglehawk. The rooms and modernised and comfortable although our bathroom was showing signs of mould in the shower (that really just needed to be cleaned properly), Dyson hairdryers in-room was a nice touch as hotel hair dryers are usually rubbish. We had a room right right ...
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Hotel Realm
The
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt
Everything was amazing!
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Abode Woden
Really nice accommodations! With a fully self-contained studio apartment, I had everything I needed including kitchenette and laundry. At a great price, too! Staff went over and above to be kind and helpful. Parking was convenient, right across the road - and because I stayed over the weekend, ...
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Gilmore
Phillip
Uncover some of the top draws of Phillip like its shopping and restaurants. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, stop by Canberra Nature Park or Royal Australian Mint.
Garran
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Garran and surrounding area, you can visit Canberra Nature Park and Royal Australian Mint.
Narrabundah
Visitors to Narrabundah appreciate its restaurants. A visit to Capital Public Golf Course and Manuka Oval might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.
Manuka
While visiting Manuka, you might make a stop by sights like Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval.
Fyshwick
Travellers like the museums in Fyshwick, and Lake Burley Griffin is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Queanbeyan
Visitors to Queanbeyan enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, The Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre is worth a stop.
Gilmore Travel Guide
- Parliament House
- Canberra Centre
- Australian War Memorial
- Canberra Hospital
- National Zoo and Aquarium
- Questacon
- National Museum of Australia
- Lake Burley Griffin
- National Gallery of Australia
- Canberra Stadium
- National Convention Centre
- Old Parliament House
- Manuka Oval
- Telstra Tower
- Manuka Shopping Centre
- Civic Square
- National Dinosaur Museum
- Cockington Green Gardens
- National Capital Exhibition
- Mount Stromlo Observatory
- National Library of Australia
- Stromlo Forest Park
- National Archives of Australia
