Belconnen 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.
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.
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 artifacts, learn about the country’s colonial past, and see maps, vehicles, weapons and jewelry.
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.
Things to do
Personalised Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing in Canberra, with John
Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour
Canberra Day Trip from Sydney
Badass Women of Canberra: Meet the Women Who Shaped the Nation
Top hotels in Belconnen
Abode Belconnen
Clean room
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Mercure Canberra Belconnen
Fantastic hotel, modern clean and convenient
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Ramada Encore by Wyndham Belconnen Canberra
Conveniently close to family living close by, markets, cafes, and shops.
Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025
CityStyle Executive Apartments Belconnen
Close to shops and amenities
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2024
Forrest Hotel and Apartments
It was a nice and clean room
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Deco Hotel
Wonderful
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Belconnen
Bruce
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Bruce. You might want to make time for a stop at Australian Institute of Sport or Canberra Stadium.
Lyneham
Unique features of Lyneham include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Netball ACT or National Hockey Centre while you're exploring the area.
Dickson
Dickson is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Dickson Shops, a top place to visit in the area.
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.
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.
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.
