South Canberra, Canberra

#189 among attractions in Canberra

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South Canberra, or the Inner South, is a central district of Canberra, the capital city of Australia. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°18'56"S, 149°9'4"E

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South Canberra (Kingston)Canberra Australia

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South Canberra – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Gallery of Australia, Manuka Oval, National Carillon, National Portrait Gallery.

1.3 miNW
Grand showcase of aboriginal and other art
National Gallery of Australia, Canberra
33 min walk • The National Gallery of Australia, situated in the heart of Canberra, is a premier cultural institution and a beacon of artistic heritage in the country. As the national art museum, it houses an extensive collection of over 160,000 works of art, making it one of the...
0.9 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
Manuka Oval, Canberra
24 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Australia's capital, Manuka Oval stands as an iconic sport venue with a storied past and an active present. Known primarily for hosting cricket and Australian Rules football matches, this historic ground is a centerpiece of Canberra's sporting...
1.3 miNW
Lakefront bell tower that chimes often
National Carillon, Canberra
33 min walk • The National Carillon is a large carillon situated on Aspen Island in Lake Burley Griffin, central Canberra, in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia.
1.4 miNW
Modern gallery and portraiture collection
National Portrait Gallery, Canberra
37 min walk • The National Portrait Gallery in Canberra is a collection of portraits of prominent Australians who are important in their field of endeavour or whose life sets them apart as an individual of long-term public interest.
0.5 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Canberra Glassworks, Canberra
13 min walk • Canberra Glassworks is an Australian gallery in Canberra and glass art studio open to the general public to view the glass artists working. Opened in May 2007 by Jon Stanhope, it is the largest dedicated glass studio facility in Australia.
1.2 miN
Memorial, Monuments and statues
National Police Memorial, Canberra
31 min walk • Australia's National Police Memorial is in the national capital, Canberra, in King's Park on the northern shore of Lake Burley Griffin adjacent to the National Carillon on Aspen Island. It commemorates Australian police who have died on duty.
1.2 miN
Memorial, Historical place, Monuments and statues
Australian–American Memorial, Canberra
32 min walk • The Australian–American Memorial is in Canberra, the national capital of Australia, and commemorates the help given by the United States during the Pacific War.
1.2 miN
Monuments and statues
National Workers Memorial, Canberra
32 min walk • The National Workers Memorial in the national capital, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, is Australia's place for honouring workers who have died as a result of work-related accidents, incidents and disease.
1.3 miN
Memorial
Merchant Navy Memorial, Canberra
33 min walk • The Australian Merchant Navy Memorial is a memorial honouring the Australian Merchant Navy's involvement in World War I and World War II.
1.4 miNW
Park
National Rose Garden, Canberra
37 min walk • The National Rose Gardens are a heritage-listed rose gardens located in Parkes, a suburb of Canberra, in the Australian Capital Territory of Australia. The rose gardens were added to the Australian Commonwealth Heritage List on 22 June 2004.
1.4 miNW
Neoclassical architecture
John Gorton Building, Canberra
36 min walk • The John Gorton Building, also referred to as the Gorton Building and formerly the Administrative Building, is a heritage listed government office located within the Parliamentary Triangle in Canberra, Australia. The office building is the administrative headquarters of the Australian Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to South Canberra?

Nearby attractions include Canberra Railway Museum, Canberra (6 min walk), Canberra Glassworks, Canberra (13 min walk), St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Canberra (15 min walk), Telopea Park, Canberra (18 min walk).

How to get to South Canberra by public transport?

The nearest stations to South Canberra:

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Canberra (8 min walk)