Acton Attractions

Australian National Botanic Gardens (Attraction)
Black Mountain, Acton, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2601, Australia

Indulge yourself and escape from the everyday in the national collection of Australian plants. See the rare and the beautiful. Hear the native birdsong. Walk our winding paths. Explore the Rainforest Gully, the Rock Garden, the Eucalypt Lawn and the Mallee Shrublands on marked trails. Browse Canberra's best range of nature publications at the Botanical Bookshop. Then relax in Canberra' ...

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Black Mountain (Attraction)
off Black Mt Summit Road and Rani Road, Acton, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2600, Australia

Marked walking trails and a range of native plants and animals. The wildflowers in spring and early summer are beautiful. ...

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Black Mountain Lookout (Attraction)
Black Mountain Drive, Acton, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2601, Australia

Enjoy views of Parliament House, Lake Burley Griffin and the Australian Institute of Sport. From this lookout, you can see the Brindabellas, the city centre and Mount Ainslie. Further up Black Mountain is Telstra Tower with 360 degree views over Canberra. Follow one of the many marked walking trails to see a wide range of native plants and animals. ...

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Black Mountain Tower (Attraction)
Black Mountain Drive, Acton, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2601, Australia

For a spectacular 360 degree view of Canberra and surrounds visit Black Mountain Tower (formerly known as Telstra Tower). The Tower rises 195 metres above the summit of Black Mountain, not far from the city centre. It is open both day and night and if you like your food with a view, you can dine at Alto Restaurant. The Tower is more than a landmark and viewing gallery - it provides sta ...

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Canberra School of Art Gallery (Attraction)
cnr Ellery Crescent and Liversidge Street, Acton, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2601, Australia

Annual exhibiton program which reflects the international profile of the school. ...

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Drill Hall Gallery (Attraction)
Australian National University, Acton, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2601, Australia

Exhibitions by leading Australian and international artists which highlight achievements in contemporary visual arts ...

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National Film and Sound Archive (Attraction)
McCoy Circuit, Acton, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2601, Australia

Experience 100 years of Australian film, television, radio and recorded sound at the National Film and Sound Archive. Film clips, sound bites, touch screens, photographs, costumes and other memorabilia showcase Australia's audio visual history. Visit exhibitions, stay for a movie, browse our shop, enjoy the art deco architecture and courtyard cafe. See continuous screenings of film classics. Te ...

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National Film and Sound Archive (Attraction)
Mccoy Circuit, Acton, New South Wales 2601, Australia

The history of sound and screen - the National Film and Sound Archive has an amazing...collection that dates from the late 1800s to today. Established in October 1984, the National Film and Sound Archive acquires preserves and makes available Australia's moving images and recorded sounds. The collection includes films, radio and television programs, sound recordings such as disks, piano roll ...

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National Museum of Australia (Attraction)
Lawson Crescent, Acton Peninsula, Acton, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2600, Australia

Australian and international visitors have an opportunity to explore what it means to be Australian at the National Museum of Australia. This multi-award winning museum is the first in the country devoted to the stories of Australia and Australians. The National Museum of Australia explores the key issues, events and people that have shaped and influenced our nation. Three key themes of Land, ...

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National Museum of Australia (Attraction)
Acton Peninsula, Acton, New South Wales 2601, Australia

Australia has some great stories to explore. The National Museum of Australia doesn't look like a museum and it certainly doesn't feel like a museum. The new museum uses state- of-the-art technology and hands-on interactive exhibitions so visitors can actually experience the stories of Australia. Australia has some great stories - now there's a place we can all explore them. The National Museum ...

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