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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.
Featured

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

Group of people sitting watching sunset from upstairs bar

The Inn

TripAdvisor rating1 reviews
Ainslie, ACT
Over $30
Hikers near the top of Mount Ainslie

Mount Ainslie Lookout

TripAdvisor rating2326 reviews
Ainslie, ACT
Dining table with a variety of food dishes in front of diners

Taj Agra Dickson

TripAdvisor rating192 reviews
Dickson, ACT
Not specified
Head Chef Malcolm Hanslow plating a dish of steamed fish and greens.

Pilot. Restaurant

TripAdvisor rating119 reviews
Ainslie, ACT
Over $30
Highroad

Highroad

TripAdvisor rating98 reviews
Dickson, ACT
Not specified
Women on ICAROS

Icaros Active Virtual Reality

TripAdvisor rating68 reviews
Lyneham, ACT
Podilato

Podilato Restaurant & Bar

TripAdvisor rating45 reviews
Turner, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Four types of pizza laid out on a table

Mama Dough

TripAdvisor rating27 reviews
Ainslie, ACT
Between $20 and $30
basque cheesecake available to order

Cafe Stepping Stone Dickson

TripAdvisor rating12 reviews
Dickson, ACT
Under $20
Pick Up Stix Interior

Pick Up Stix

TripAdvisor rating7 reviews
Lyneham, ACT
Between $20 and $30
external image of corner restaurant and bar

Edgar's Inn

TripAdvisor rating195 reviews
Ainslie, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Bowling greens

The RUC at Turner

TripAdvisor rating46 reviews
Turner, ACT
Outside the front cafe

The Front Gallery & Cafe

TripAdvisor rating45 reviews
Lyneham, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Bar and gaming area

Ainslie Football and Social Club

TripAdvisor rating12 reviews
Ainslie, ACT
All Saints Church

All Saints' Anglican Church

TripAdvisor rating11 reviews
Ainslie, ACT
Bistro

The Dickson Taphouse

TripAdvisor rating6 reviews
Dickson, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Sakyamuni Buddhist Centre statues

Sakyamuni Buddhist Centre/Van Hanh Monastery

TripAdvisor rating4 reviews
Lyneham, ACT
Woman holding smart phone in front of image on sign located in the bush

Canberra Tracks - Self Drive Heritage Trails

Dickson, ACT
exterior of Shin Sen Teppanyaki Restaurant

Shin Sen Teppanyaki Restaurant

Dickson, ACT
Not specified
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
Group of people standing in old cemetery with large cypress and stone tombstones

ACT Pioneers Cemetery Heritage Trail

by Canberra Tracks - Self Drive Heritage Trails

Dickson, ACT
2
15–16 Aug 2026

Oz Comic-Con Canberra

Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC), Lyneham
Next on 15 Aug 2026 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Trail with dicernible tyre tracks through eucalypt woodland

Gungahlin Heritage Trail

by Canberra Tracks - Self Drive Heritage Trails

Nicholls, ACT
Burgers, fries and drink on a table

Pattysmiths Dickson

Dickson, ACT
Not specified
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