Russell
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 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.
Things to do

Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

Full Day Private Tour in Canberra from Canberra hotels

Women's History Walking Tour with Local Guide

Pizza Paddle - Dinner Kayak Tour in Batemans Bay
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Other neighbourhoods around Russell

Parkes
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Parkes. You might want to make time for a stop at Questacon or National Gallery of Australia.

Barton
Barton is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Lake Burley Griffin and Canberra Baptist Church while you're in town.

Kingston
Kingston is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Lake Burley Griffin and The Cusack Centre while you're in town.

City East
While visiting City East, you might make a stop by sights like Civic Square and Canberra Theatre Centre.

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.

Capital Hill
The abundant dining options and interesting museums are top of the list for many visitors to Capital Hill. A stop by Parliament House or National Archives of Australia might round out your trip.