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Dickson and surrounds

Beloved by locals for its Asian eats and specialty grocers, Dickson is easily accessible by both light rail and bus. The Dickson shopping precinct has everything you’ll need from pharmacists and zero-waste stores to banks and a supermarket. Nestled in the areas surrounding Dickson you’ll find suburban gems and award-winning restaurants the locals love.

Highlights of the area

Asian eat streets

Find oodles of noodles, bao, roast duck, Korean fried chicken, bubble tea, and vegan eats on Woolley Street.

Public transport hub

Dickson is easy to get to with a light rail stop and bus interchange just a two-minute walk from the shops.

Cycle past wetlands

Jump on your bike and cycle around the wetlands or across to Mount Majura for amazing views.

Wooden shelves full of jewellery and homewares.
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Trove

A cooperative of local artists, designers and makers display at this treasure trove of a shop. Pick up a gift or a handcrafted souvenir to remember your getaway to Canberra. Browse through jewellery, clothing, millinery, ceramics, homewares, candles, soaps, cards and more.

Trove

Jet Flight Simulator Cockpit

Jet Flight Simulator Canberra

Lyneham, ACT
Trail with dicernible tyre tracks through eucalypt woodland

Gungahlin Heritage Trail

by Canberra Tracks - Self Drive Heritage Trails

Nicholls, ACT
Great photo of a LEGO train display
31 Oct – 1 Nov 2026

Canberra Brick Show - LEGO Fan Event

Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC), Lyneham
Next on 31 Oct 2026 from 9:00am to 4:00pm
6 Morris Dancers perform in Traditional Costume with a big-top tent in the background
25–29 Mar 2027

National Folk Festival

Exhibition Park in Canberra, Lyneham
Next on 25 Mar 2027 from 5:00pm to 11:59pm
Three women reading sign board in open woodland

Ngunnawal Country Heritage Trail

by Canberra Tracks - Self Drive Heritage Trails

Dickson, ACT
Spilt Milk Festival
12 Dec 2026

Spilt Milk

EPIC Canberra, Lyneham
Next on 12 Dec 2026 from 12:00pm to 11:00pm
Dickson Cafe - Counter

Cafe Stepping Stone Dickson

Dickson, ACT
Under $20
Young family in summer clothes and hats looking at an old wooden hut

Belconnen Heritage Trail

by Canberra Tracks - Self Drive Heritage Trails

Dickson, ACT
Racing
22 Nov 2026

Canberra Community Chest

Thoroughbred Park, Lyneham
Next on 22 Nov 2026 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm
external image of corner restaurant and bar

Edgar's Inn

Ainslie, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Four children in 18th century dress next to a white washed wall

Limestone Plains Heritage Trail

by Canberra Tracks - Self Drive Heritage Trails

Campbell, ACT
Fashion on the Field
3 Nov 2026

TAB Melbourne Cup & Big Dance Race Day

Thoroughbred Park, Lyneham
Next on 3 Nov 2026 from 11:00am to 5:00pm
Four types of pizza laid out on a table

Mama Dough

Ainslie, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Aerial view of buildings, grassed areas, long promenade and lake.

Looking at Canberra Heritage Trail

by Canberra Tracks - Self Drive Heritage Trails

Campbell, ACT
Books inside Book Lore bookshop Canberra

Book Lore

Lyneham, ACT
Group of people sitting watching sunset from upstairs bar

The Inn

Ainslie, ACT
Over $30
A couple viewing an information panel in farmland

Woden Heritage Track

by Canberra Tracks - Self Drive Heritage Trails

Dickson, ACT
interior of Tilley's Devine Cafe Gallery

Tilley's Devine Cafe Gallery

Lyneham, ACT
Not specified
Bar lined with many bottles of alcohol and standing candlestick holders

Wakefield's Bar & Wine

Ainslie, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Two girls with dog at a sign board in open woodland

Tuggeranong Heritage Track

by Canberra Tracks - Self Drive Heritage Trails

Dickson, ACT
China Tea Club table

China Tea Club

Lyneham, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Outdoor Seating

De Doughnut

Dickson, ACT
Under $20
Three plates of food

Nickys

Dickson, ACT
Not specified
Canberra Psychic Fair
24–25 Oct 2026

Canberra Psychic Fair

Ainslie Football and Social Club, Ainslie
Next on today from 9:00am to 5:00pm
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