Best places in Canberra, Australia to visit (UPDATED February, 2024)

Best places in Canberra

Discover the best places in Canberra, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 1.4K places in the city.

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Australian War Memorial

War memorial

Shrine and museum built as a visual focus for the country's gratefulness for military sacrifice.

4.80 (13.2K reviews) (~1.77 km from centre)

The Pearl Hotel

Bar

👍👍 Visited with a large group, Jesse and Mike were fantastic! They were really helpful & patient, explaining the varieties of whiskies they had. The atmosphere was safe, welcoming and inclusive - we had a chill time. Recommend for a night of fun!

4.90 (667 reviews) (~0.67 km from centre)

Wilma

Restaurant

👍👍 Amazing lunch and ambience. The food was 11/10 and highly recommend to try at least once if you’re in canberra! The food tastes as good as it looks! Absolute favourites were the signature fried rice and egg, oysters and banana caramel dessert! Chef uses unique flavours and blends to amplify the A...

4.80 (1.4K reviews) (~0.67 km from centre)

Lolo and Lola

Filipino restaurant

👍 A lot of overhyped reviews on here but is definitely is a good restaurant: good service, tasty food and reasonable portion sizes. The menu is fairly concise and easy to order from. I forgot there were additional dessert options up the front in their display window. 3 caveats: * They have an ele...

4.80 (890 reviews) (~5.37 km from centre)

Dairy Farmers Hill Lookout

Scenic spot

👍👍 A fantastic lookout and beautiful garden area at the top of the hill. The views are superb, with the 'Eagles Nest' statue overlooking the grassland hills. There's a few other pieces or artwork at the top of the lookout, with the carpark being relatively close. At one side of the lookout there's the...

4.80 (742 reviews) (~5.94 km from centre)

Watches of Switzerland - Official Rolex Retailer

Watch store

👍👍 Thank you so much for helping me choose out my watch! Nina, the salesperson there, was super friendly and helpful with the process. The watch that I originally wanted wasn't available at the Canberra boutique, however, Nina was very accommodating and ordered the watch to be delivered from Melbourne...

4.90 (392 reviews) (~0.55 km from centre)

Loquita

Bar

😐 Their sponsored adds on Instagram caught my attention, as who doesn’t love a good taco washed down with a few coronas and margaritas. After being in lockdown for so long, we organised a babysitter to try out this place. Was welcomed at the door by a friendly gentleman and told to wait while I table...

4.80 (716 reviews) (~0.59 km from centre)

Mount Ainslie Lookout

Vista point

Paved observation deck with panoramic vistas & information plaques detailing distant landmarks.

4.70 (3.8K reviews) (~2.99 km from centre)

Raku

Japanese restaurant

Modern sushi bar with dishes made from locally sourced ingredients, plus an extensive drinks menu.

$$$$

4.70 (2.7K reviews) (~0.54 km from centre)

Les Bistronomes

Fine dining restaurant

Refined French cuisine in a quaint bistro with fixed-price options, rustic accents & outdoor tables.

$$$ $

4.80 (598 reviews) (~2.39 km from centre)

Axxe - Urban Axe Throwing

Recreation center

👍👍 Would 100% reccomend Axxe to anyone! Such a fun night and Liana was excellent host and coach, went above and beyond for us. 🤍 We would defiantly be coming back 😁

4.90 (326 reviews) (~6.45 km from centre)

Rubicon Restaurant

Modern Australian restaurant

Intimate, white-tablecloth restaurant in a mall, plating Modern Australian meals under fairy lights.

$$$ $

4.80 (375 reviews) (~5.18 km from centre)

National Arboretum Canberra

Arboretum

Large, modern park with cedar & oak forests, a lively cafe & a playground with big acorn treehouses.

4.60 (6.4K reviews) (~5.45 km from centre)

Questacon - National Science and Technology Centre

Science museum

Children's museum featuring interactive exhibits & puppet shows about science & technology.

4.60 (6.1K reviews) (~1.68 km from centre)

National Zoo & Aquarium

Zoo

This storied, 25-acre site offers exotic & native animal encounters, zookeeper talks & picnic areas.

4.60 (4.5K reviews) (~5.69 km from centre)

Jamala Wildlife Lodge

Hotel

Upscale hotel with zoo views, plus an African-themed restaurant/bar & an outdoor pool.

4.70 (673 reviews) (~5.68 km from centre)

Old Parliament House

Museum

Seat of Federal Parliament for 61 years until 1988, now housing the Museum of Australian Democracy.

4.60 (4.3K reviews) (~2.14 km from centre)

Australian National Botanic Gardens

Botanical garden

Tranquil botanical garden featuring a diverse array of native plants, walking trails & a cafe.

4.60 (3K reviews) (~1.88 km from centre)

Pod Playground

Playground

😐 An interesting park, but unfortunately some of the equipment is rusting, which left unpleasant stains on our son's clothing (especially when the slide was slightly wet). Mostly suited for older children, especially the bigger equipment pods, but would probably avoid until it's had some maintenance w...

4.70 (622 reviews) (~5.5 km from centre)

Kita

Cafe

👍👍 A wonderful dining experience. The food was superb. It tasted like I was enjoying an Indonesian meal made by my Indonesian friend's parents or from the motherland - authentic taste and packed with flavour. The wait staff were also very polite, insightful and prompt. The ambience was relaxed and comf...

$$ $$

4.70 (615 reviews) (~5.98 km from centre)

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