Guidebook for Lyneham
Food Scene
Great Japanese-Korean fusion with a cool atmosphere and amazing bar. The Nori Tacos are to die for. They have a fab drinks range too.
21 locals recommend
Lazy Su
9 Lonsdale StGreat Japanese-Korean fusion with a cool atmosphere and amazing bar. The Nori Tacos are to die for. They have a fab drinks range too.
Local cafe/restaurant, bar and live music scene. Grab a cheap drink during happy hour on Fridays between 5.30-6.30pm
39 locals recommend
Tilley's Devine Cafe Gallery
Wattle StreetLocal cafe/restaurant, bar and live music scene. Grab a cheap drink during happy hour on Fridays between 5.30-6.30pm
The Front
1 Wattle PlGreat brunch spot - about a 20 minute walk from our place.
Coffee Lab
26 Narellan PlaceServing some of Canberra's best coffee
Silo Bakery
36 Giles StOne of Canberra's best bakeries
Morks Restaurant
19 Eastlake ParadeModern Thai restaurant with a great team
Canberra's best burgers with a killer view of Lake Burley Griffin. Waits can be long so order online, pickup and eat by the lake. The veg burger is great!
41 locals recommend
Brodburger
11 Wentworth AveCanberra's best burgers with a killer view of Lake Burley Griffin. Waits can be long so order online, pickup and eat by the lake. The veg burger is great!
Super trendy and casual lunch and dinner spot with modern fusion Asian. Can be busy at lunch, however, you can get takeaway as well. Vegan and vego options available.
Baby Su
54 Alinga StSuper trendy and casual lunch and dinner spot with modern fusion Asian. Can be busy at lunch, however, you can get takeaway as well. Vegan and vego options available.
Vietnamese vegan restaurant with affordable prices in the nearby Chinatown
8 locals recommend
Au Lac Dickson Vegan Cuisine
35-39 Woolley StVietnamese vegan restaurant with affordable prices in the nearby Chinatown
Dickson Asian Noodle House
29 Woolley StThey have a decent laksa on their menu
Parks & Nature
Tidbinbilla Visitor Centre
Tidbinbilla Reserve Road A great spot to see some Canberra fauna.
National Arboretum Canberra
Forest DriveBeautiful views of Canberra
Mount Ainslie
Great walk and views of Canberra
Black Mountain Lookout
Another great walking spot and view of Canberra
Australian National Botanic Gardens
Clunies Ross StreetTake a stroll through the Botanic Gardens
If you have the time, a walk around the lake is a great way to spend the morning. We recommend parking by the lake and walking bridge to bridge. It's a 5km walk and you'll get enjoy the national attractions, cafes and parks.
Drop by Floriade in Spring too.
https://visitcanberra.com.au/getting-around/walking
123 locals recommend
Lake Burley Griffin
Flynn DriveIf you have the time, a walk around the lake is a great way to spend the morning. We recommend parking by the lake and walking bridge to bridge. It's a 5km walk and you'll get enjoy the national attractions, cafes and parks.
Drop by Floriade in Spring too.
https://visitcanberra.com.au/getting-around/walking
Essentials
Woolworths Dickson
1 Dickson PlOur local and larger grocery store
IGA
1 Wattle PlOur local convenience store
Shopping
Choku Bai Jo The Farmers Outlet
2 Colville StOur local organic grocer
Old Bus Depot Markets
21 Wentworth AveFood, crafts and local goods market
Canberra Theatre Centre
London CircuitCanberra's central mall
Visit the largest regional markets in the Southern Tablelands. Be lured by the smell of freshly ground coffee, the reassuring dirt on the potatoes, honey still warm from the hive, oranges beaming in the sun and the hum of chatter between the producers and their customers.
Every Saturday morning
29 locals recommend
Capital Region Farmers Market
Old Well Station RoadVisit the largest regional markets in the Southern Tablelands. Be lured by the smell of freshly ground coffee, the reassuring dirt on the potatoes, honey still warm from the hive, oranges beaming in the sun and the hum of chatter between the producers and their customers.
Every Saturday morning
Drinks & Nightlife
Molly
Odgers LaneOne of Canberra's best speakeasies
Grab a beer at the local and historic Old Canberra Inn. Shanty's are on every Monday (check out their FB for more info)
22 locals recommend
The Old Canberra Inn
195 Mouat StGrab a beer at the local and historic Old Canberra Inn. Shanty's are on every Monday (check out their FB for more info)
Sightseeing
Telstra Tower
100 Black Mountain DrParliament House
Parliament DriveA great spot to see all of Canberra. You can walk up from the back of the War Memorial (bring water and a hat) or drive up.
91 locals recommend
Mount Ainslie Lookout
20 Mount Ainslie DrA great spot to see all of Canberra. You can walk up from the back of the War Memorial (bring water and a hat) or drive up.
Old Parliament House
18 King George TerraceArts & Culture
National Museum of Australia
Lawson CrescentA bit of a somber place but a great spot to learn about our history. Great views too.
200 locals recommend
Australian War Memorial
Treloar Crescent (top of Anzac Parade)A bit of a somber place but a great spot to learn about our history. Great views too.
National Portrait Gallery
King Edward Terrace