Weston Creek, Canberra

Name: Weston Creek
Address: Canberra, Australia

#195 among attractions in Canberra

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The District of Weston Creek is one of the original eighteen districts of the Australian Capital Territory used in land administration. The district is subdivided into divisions, sections and blocks. The district of Weston Creek lies entirely within the bounds of the city of Canberra, the capital city of Australia. The district comprises eight residential suburbs, situated to the west of the Woden Valley district and approximately 13 kilometres southwest of the Canberra City centre. Situated adjacent to the district was the large Stromlo Forest pine plantation until the forest was destroyed by bushfires in 2001 and 2003. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°17'51"S, 149°2'2"E

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Weston Creek – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mount Stromlo Observatory, Big Splash Waterpark, Jamison Centre, National Zoo & Aquarium.

2.2 miSW
Astronomy and astrophysics research HQ
Mount Stromlo Observatory, Canberra
57 min walk • Mount Stromlo Observatory, a celestial gateway nestled in the city of Canberra, Australia, stands as a beacon of astronomical research and public education. Established in the early 20th century, this premier scientific institution has been at the forefront of space...
3.8 miNE
Water park, Amusement park, Swimming
Big Splash Waterpark, Canberra
97 min walk • Big Splash Waterpark, the hub of aquatic excitement in Canberra, Australia, offers a refreshing escape for both residents and tourists looking to beat the heat and indulge in some fun under the sun. This water park, nestled in the nation's capital, is a popular...
3.8 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Jamison Centre, Canberra
97 min walk • Nestled within the leafy suburbs of Canberra, Jamison Centre serves as a bustling hub for the local community. This shopping centre, though modest in comparison to colossal urban malls, offers a comprehensive retail experience to the residents of the nation's capital.
2 miE
Interactive experiences with animals
National Zoo & Aquarium, Canberra
52 min walk • The National Zoo and Aquarium is a privately owned 19-hectare zoo and aquarium in the Australian capital city of Canberra. It is located in Yarralumla at the western end of Lake Burley Griffin, next to Scrivener Dam. It recently had a major expansion, with 12 ha of open range exhibits opened in May 2017.
3.2 miE
Park
Weston Park, Canberra
81 min walk • Weston Park is a park located on a peninsula on the western side of Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra, Australia. In 1963 the park was named after Charles Weston, who had founded the nearby Yarralumla Nursery in 1914.
2 miE
Park
National Arboretum Canberra, Canberra
50 min walk • The National Arboretum Canberra is a 250-hectare arboretum in Canberra, the national capital of Australia, created after the area was burned out as a result of the Christmas 2001 and 2003 Canberra bushfires: The Himalayan Cedar forest lost about one third of its trees, and the...
1.6 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Mount Stromlo
42 min walk • Mount Stromlo is a mountain with an elevation of 770 metres AHD that is situated in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. The mountain is most notable as the location of the Mount Stromlo Observatory. The mountain forms part of the catchment area of the Cotter River which in turn is the primary water supply for part of ACT.
3.6 miSE
Museum
Royal Australian Mint, Canberra
93 min walk • The Royal Australian Mint is the sole producer of all of Australia's circulating coins. The Mint is situated in the Australian federal capital city of Canberra, in Denison St, in the suburb of Deakin.
2 miE
35°17'55"S • 149°4'12"E
National Zoo and Aquarium, Canberra
52 min walk • Aquarium, Zoo
2.1 miE
Dam
Scrivener Dam, Canberra
55 min walk • Scrivener Dam, a concrete gravity dam that impounds Molonglo River, is located in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. The dam creates Lake Burley Griffin, that was established for recreational and ornamental purposes.
2.7 miE
Park
Lindsay Pryor National Arboretum, Canberra
68 min walk • The Lindsay Pryor National Arboretum is an arboretum on the Yarramundi Reach peninsula in Canberra, the capital of Australia. It is named after Lindsay Pryor, a noted Australian botanist.