Belconnen Travel Guide
Canberra
Popular places to visit
Canberra Centre
During your trip to Canberra, you can do some window-shopping at Canberra Centre. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Parliament House
Admire the scale, architecture and artwork of the building where Australia’s politicians make the big decisions.
Australian National University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Australian National University during your travels in Canberra. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
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 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.
Things to do
Personalised Sightseeing in Canberra, with John
Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour
Badass Women of Canberra: Meet the Women Who Shaped the Nation
National Museum of Australia: Hallyu! The Korean Wave
Top hotels in Belconnen
Abode Belconnen
I tried to book an extra night and due to hotels.com app and customer service to be at a very low level I could not do it, staff member was reluctant to hold room until hotels.com rebooted so I ended up driving home, sad that I could have booked 1 more night but staff member was only interested in ...
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Mercure Canberra Belconnen
Good breakfast very convenient parking great for families
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Ramada Encore by Wyndham Belconnen Canberra
Lakeside 3-bed Apartment With Jacuzzi
Panoramic Lake View 2-bed With Pool,
Chic 1-bed With Stunning Lake View & Indoor Pool
Other neighbourhoods around Belconnen
Hawker
Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Hawker. You might consider stopping by The Pinnacle Nature Reserve while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
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
The abundant dining options and relaxing spas are top of the list for many visitors to Braddon. A stop by Ainslie Arts Centre or Gorman Arts Centre might round out your trip.
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.
