Sightseeing
There is a 7km walking/bike path around Lake Ginninderra that is easily accessed from Hakea Garden Apartment via an underpass. BBQ areas, children's play parks, lake beach swimming, dog play enclosure
33 locals recommend
Lake Ginninderra College
2 Emu BankThere is a 7km walking/bike path around Lake Ginninderra that is easily accessed from Hakea Garden Apartment via an underpass. BBQ areas, children's play parks, lake beach swimming, dog play enclosure
Shopping
Main shopping area with major stores, supermarkets, boutique stores, movie theatre and food court.
71 locals recommend
Westfield Belconnen
Benjamin WayMain shopping area with major stores, supermarkets, boutique stores, movie theatre and food court.
Entertainment & Activities
Largest permanent display of dinosaur & prehistoric fossils in Australia including outdoor exhibits
32 locals recommend
The National Dinosaur Museum
6 Gold Creek RdLargest permanent display of dinosaur & prehistoric fossils in Australia including outdoor exhibits
With a focus on education and awareness, the Canberra Reptile Zoo is the place to visit, behind Café Injoy.
11 locals recommend
Canberra Reptile Zoo
O'Hanlon PlaceWith a focus on education and awareness, the Canberra Reptile Zoo is the place to visit, behind Café Injoy.
Visitors are given a small plate of food to feed the birds. Some of the birds will come and take the food from your hands or plate.
10 locals recommend
Canberra Walk in Aviary
18 O'Hanlon PlVisitors are given a small plate of food to feed the birds. Some of the birds will come and take the food from your hands or plate.
Venture into the fascinating display of meticulously crafted miniature buildings currently featuring 30 different countries, set within beautifully landscaped gardens.
48 locals recommend
Cockington Green Gardens
11 Gold Creek RdVenture into the fascinating display of meticulously crafted miniature buildings currently featuring 30 different countries, set within beautifully landscaped gardens.
A 250-hectare site hosting 100 fledgling forests from around the world, all planted to mark Canberra's centenary in 2013.
Free entry, but pay parking near visitor centre. Views. Playground. Bonsai
131 locals recommend
National Arboretum Canberra
Forest DriveA 250-hectare site hosting 100 fledgling forests from around the world, all planted to mark Canberra's centenary in 2013.
Free entry, but pay parking near visitor centre. Views. Playground. Bonsai
National Zoo and Aquarium
999 Lady Denman DrTake a picnic, BBQ areas available within the grounds.
Questacon - National Science and Technology Centre
King Edward TerraceAlways fun for all the family
Themed gardens with an abundance of bird life, take a picnic or visit the café for great food. Free entry and guided walks, exhibitions at the Visitor Centre Gallery. Check monthly calendar of events
65 locals recommend
Australian National Botanic Gardens
Clunies Ross StreetThemed gardens with an abundance of bird life, take a picnic or visit the café for great food. Free entry and guided walks, exhibitions at the Visitor Centre Gallery. Check monthly calendar of events