Best Tourist Attractions in Canberra (2026)
Planning your next outing? These are 45 of the best tourist attractions in Canberra right now, whether you're after a lazy weekend, a day with the kids or somewhere new to explore. We rank each one by our Spot Score and keep the list fresh, so you're always seeing what's actually worth your time.
First time in Canberra, or showing visitors around? These are the landmark sights and must-see attractions that define the city — the places worth building a day around.
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Australian War Memorial
The Australian War Memorial is a shrine and museum in Campbell dedicated to honouring military sacrifice. Located on Treloar Crescent in Canberra, it serves as a national focal point for remembrance.
Mount Ainslie Lookout
Elevated viewing platform in Civic with 360-degree vistas across Canberra and the surrounding region, featuring informational plaques about landmarks.
Royal Australian Mint
Working mint that produces Australia's circulating coins, with guided tours exploring numismatic history, a café, and a gift shop.
Shepherds Lookout
Walks in Braddon, Canberra.
National Carillon
Gifted by the UK, this modern tower on a lake features 55 bronze bells that frequently play music.
Himalayan Cedar Lookout
Lookouts in Civic, Canberra.
Corroboree Group Oval, Manuka
Tourist Attractions in Manuka, Canberra.
Canberra Walk-In Aviary
Tourist Attractions in Gungahlin, Canberra.
Dairy Farmers Hill Lookout
Walks in Kingston, Canberra.
Scrivener Dam Lookout
Lookouts in Belconnen, Canberra.
AIS Visitor Centre
Tourist Attractions in Belconnen, Canberra.
Weereewa Lookout
Lookouts in Civic, Canberra.
Cotter Dam Lookout
Beaches in Civic, Canberra.
Canberra Centenary Trail
Loop trail for walkers & cyclists that takes users through urban & rural environments of Canberra
James Turrell "Within without" Skyspace
Museums in Kingston, Canberra.
Red Hill Lookout
Walks in Manuka, Canberra.
Owl
Tourist Attractions in Belconnen, Canberra.
Mount Pleasant Lookout
Walks in Kingston, Canberra.
Tourist Attractions by suburb
Zoom in on the best tourist attractions in Canberra's most popular neighbourhoods.
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Read guide →Tourist Attractions in Canberra — FAQs
What are the best tourist attractions in Canberra?+
Our top-rated tourist attractions in Canberra are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Canberra tourist attractions ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter tourist attractions by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many tourist attractions are listed in Canberra?+
We currently feature 45 tourist attractions across Canberra and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.