Guidebook for Watson
Food Scene
A new trendy cafe opened by locals that's now open into the evenings.
29 locals recommend
The Knox Made in Watson
13 Watson PlA new trendy cafe opened by locals that's now open into the evenings.
Woolley Street
Woolley StreetCanberra's chinatown, with lots of dining options.
Every saturday morning - great fresh produce from growers near and far. Much more than just fruit (best and freshest apples ever!) and vegetables.
29 locals recommend
Capital Region Farmers Market
Old Well Station RoadEvery saturday morning - great fresh produce from growers near and far. Much more than just fruit (best and freshest apples ever!) and vegetables.
Drinks & Nightlife
Always something on - great venue for discovering unknown talent and old favourites.
13 locals recommend
Smith's Alternative
76 Alinga StAlways something on - great venue for discovering unknown talent and old favourites.
Taken over from the iconic Tilley's Divine Cafe just next door as a bohemian music venue. Both places are great cafe spots.
13 locals recommend
The Front
1 Wattle PlTaken over from the iconic Tilley's Divine Cafe just next door as a bohemian music venue. Both places are great cafe spots.
Essentials
You don't need to go to a woolies or coles as everything you need is just here at uninflated prices.
19 locals recommend
Shops
25 Dickson PlYou don't need to go to a woolies or coles as everything you need is just here at uninflated prices.
Entertainment & Activities
From Cancon gaming conventions, the national folk festival to Summernats streetcar extravaganzas, this is the biggest gathering place in town.
10 locals recommend
EPIC (Exhibition Park in Canberra)
Flemington RoadFrom Cancon gaming conventions, the national folk festival to Summernats streetcar extravaganzas, this is the biggest gathering place in town.
National Arboretum Canberra
Forest DriveGetting Around
You will find ACT’s light rail has a stop, “Phillip Avenue”, only 15minutes walk away on Northbourne Ave. You can buy tickets for light rail at every stop.
The Action #50 bus runs right by our corner on Knox St to the Dickson Interchange where the light rail takes you to Civic. Or you can catch the R9 to go to Belconnen.
ACTION Buses
200 Scollay StThe Action #50 bus runs right by our corner on Knox St to the Dickson Interchange where the light rail takes you to Civic. Or you can catch the R9 to go to Belconnen.
Parks & Nature
You can walk from here to the start ofthe easement on the corner of Fleming and Aspinall Sts, or park closer to the foot of the mountain on Antill St. Wonderful views especially to the east past the airport.
Mount Majura Nature Reserve
You can walk from here to the start ofthe easement on the corner of Fleming and Aspinall Sts, or park closer to the foot of the mountain on Antill St. Wonderful views especially to the east past the airport.
City advice
Don't miss
Walking Trail
The nearby easement has an enjoyable walking path to Mt Majura, as well as being a popular off-leash dog walking area.