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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

Two girls with dog at a sign board in open woodland

Tuggeranong Heritage Track

by Canberra Tracks - Self Drive Heritage Trails

Dickson, ACT
Jet Flight Simulator Cockpit

Jet Flight Simulator Canberra

Lyneham, ACT
Champagne pour into glass
19 Jul – 22 Nov 2025

High Tea in the Atrium

Atrium Restaurant and Bar, Dickson
Next on 20 Sep 2025 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm
vineyard

Hop On Hop Off Wine Tour

by The Grape Trail

Canberra City, ACT
Workshop participants showing off their finished works of art!
17 Jul – 29 Aug 2025

Make Art - Eat Cake

The Front Cafe and Gallery (Two Before Ten), Lyneham
Next on 29 Aug 2025 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Three plates of food

Nickys

Dickson, ACT
Not specified
Buffet lunch
13 Jul – 16 Nov 2025

Sunday Family Buffet Lunch

Pavilion on Northbourne, Dickson
Next on 14 Sep 2025 from 12:00pm to 3:00pm
People sitting along outdoor tables in the evening time, underneath fairy lights

Gang Gang Cafe

Downer, ACT
Not specified
Canberra Chill Men's Player in Lyneham
11 Oct 2025

Canberra Chill vs NSW Pride

National Hockey Centre, Lyneham
Next on 11 Oct 2025 from 2:00pm to 6:00pm
Sound Healing Canberra
24 Aug – 26 Oct 2025

Breathwork & Sound Healing Journey

Soma Woman's Wellbeing, Dickson
Next on today from 6:00pm to 7:15pm
sunset outside in the courtyard

That Other Place

Ainslie, ACT
Not specified
Lines of Inquiry, 2016

ANCA Gallery

Dickson, ACT
Canberra Chill Men's Player against Brisbane Blaze in Brisbane
26 Oct 2025

Canberra Chill vs Brisbane Blaze

National Hockey Centre, Lyneham
Next on 26 Oct 2025 from 1:30pm to 5:00pm
Pizza trailer at night outside of Australian Croatian club in Turner

Pizza by Five Passions

Turner, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Canberra Chill Women's Player in Tasmania
21 Nov 2025

Canberra Chill vs Tassie Tigers

National Hockey Centre, Lyneham
Next on 21 Nov 2025 from 6:30pm to 10:00pm
Woman holding smart phone in front of image on sign located in the bush

Canberra Tracks - Self Drive Heritage Trails

Dickson, ACT
European Festival 2023 #3
6 Sep 2025

European Festival

The event will take place simultaneously at the AF de Canberra, the Polish and the Croatian clubs, Turner
Next on 6 Sep 2025 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
A colourful salad of broccolini, beats and chicken on a white plate.

Atrium Restaurant and Bar

Dickson, ACT
Between $20 and $30
vineyard

The Grape Trail

Turner, ACT
Folk Dance Canberra
20–21 Sep 2025

World Dance Workshop

Folk Dance Canberra Hall, Hackett
Next on 20 Sep 2025 from 9:30am to 4:30pm
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
Flow and Food Yoga Canberra Ayurveda

Flow and Food Yoga & Ayurveda

Lyneham, ACT
Circuit
31 Jan – 1 Feb 2026

Canberra Festival of Speed

Thoroughbred Park, Lyneham
Next on 31 Jan 2026 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Trail with dicernible tyre tracks through eucalypt woodland

Gungahlin Heritage Trail

by Canberra Tracks - Self Drive Heritage Trails

Nicholls, ACT
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