Places worth the detour in Canberra
39 places worth going out of your way for lie within 20 km of Canberra, Australia, across 6 kinds of detour; museums & galleries are the largest group (11). Best known: National Library of Australia. 35 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 39, ranked 39
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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1.National Library of Australia
Museums & culture · 20th century · Renowned
National reference library in Canberra, Australia
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2.National Gallery of Australia
Museums & culture · 20th century · Notable
National art museum in Canberra, Australia
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4.Australian War Memorial
Parks & cemeteries · 20th century · Notable
National war memorial and museum in Canberra, Australia
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6.Black Mountain Tower
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Telecommunications tower in Australia
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9.National Portrait Gallery
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Art gallery in Canberra, Australia
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10.Australian National Botanic Gardens
Parks & cemeteries · 20th century · Hidden gem
Botanical garden in Canberra, Australia
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14.St. Christopher’s Cathedral
Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem
Church in Manuka, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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16.Questacon
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Science museum in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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17.St John the Baptist Church, Reid
Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem
Church building in Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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22.Kemal Atatürk Memorial, Canberra
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Memorial sculpture on ANZAC Parade in Canberra, Australia
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23.Australian National University Classics Museum
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Museum in Australia
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24.Canberra Glassworks
Museums & culture · 21st century · Hidden gem
Art museum in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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25.Canberra Theatre
Museums & culture · Hidden gem
Theatre in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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27.Haig Park
Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem
Park in the suburbs of Braddon and Turner in Canberra, Australia
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30.National Arboretum
Parks & cemeteries · 21st century · Hidden gem
Arboretum in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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34.Australian–American Memorial
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
War memorial located in Canberra
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35.Cockington Green Gardens
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Miniature park in Nicholls, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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36.Hellenic Memorial, Canberra
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Memorial sculpture on ANZAC Parade in Canberra, Australia
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38.Blundells Cottage
Museums & culture · 19th century · Hidden gem
Cottage (now museum) in Canberra, Australia
