Ainslie Travel Guide
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 artifacts, learn about the country’s colonial past, and see maps, vehicles, weapons and jewelry.

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

Canberra Day Trip from Sydney

Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

Pizza Paddle - Dinner Kayak Tour in Batemans Bay

Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour
Top hotels in Ainslie

Tall Trees Ainslie Motel
Used taxis
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025

ibis Styles Canberra
All staff with whom I had contact were friendly & helpful. My room was large & clean & for the most part quiet- any noise was from other inconsiderate guests- and annoying as that was, not the fault of the hotel. Airconditioning was efficient & in room tea & coffee was greatly appreciated. Room servicing ...
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025

Forrest Hotel and Apartments
Room clean and staff courteous
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025

Deco Hotel
Very well appointed room that was spotlessly ckean. Staff were pleasant & attentive. Overall a wonderful stay.
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025

Rydges Canberra
Good
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025

The Sebel Canberra Civic
Reception not so welcoming. Room a/c fan noisy. Noises in the night.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ainslie

Dickson
Dickson is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Dickson Shops, a top place to visit in the area.

Braddon
Abundant dining options and relaxing spas are well-reviewed features of Braddon. Make a stop by top sights like Canberra Contemporary Art Space while you're exploring the area.

Lyneham
Unique features of Lyneham include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Netball ACT or National Hockey Centre while you're exploring the area.

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.

Canberra City Centre
The ample dining options and fantastic lake views are top of the list for many visitors to Canberra City Centre. A stop by Canberra Museum and Gallery or Canberra Theatre Centre might round out your trip.

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