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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

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
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
Aerial view of buildings, grassed areas, long promenade and lake.

Looking at Canberra Heritage Trail

by Canberra Tracks - Self Drive Heritage Trails

Campbell, ACT
Flow and Food Yoga Canberra Ayurveda

Flow and Food Yoga & Ayurveda

Lyneham, ACT
Bar lined with many bottles of alcohol and standing candlestick holders

Wakefield's Bar & Wine

Ainslie, ACT
Between $20 and $30
A couple viewing an information panel in farmland

Woden Heritage Track

by Canberra Tracks - Self Drive Heritage Trails

Dickson, ACT
Mike Armstrong and Aquish

Michael Armstrong Art

Lyneham, ACT
Outdoor Seating

De Doughnut

Dickson, ACT
Under $20
Two girls with dog at a sign board in open woodland

Tuggeranong Heritage Track

by Canberra Tracks - Self Drive Heritage Trails

Dickson, ACT
A street performer performs for a crowd at the Festival
2–6 Apr 2026

National Folk Festival

Exhibition Park in Canberra, Lyneham
Next on 2 Apr 2026
vineyard

Hop On Hop Off Wine Tour

by The Grape Trail

Canberra City, ACT
Bush Blend Candle Co handing bag to a customer
21–22 Mar 2026

Handmade Market Canberra - Autumn

Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC), Lyneham
Next on 21 Mar 2026 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Al Elé showing a customer a jacket
13–14 Jun 2026

Handmade Market Canberra - Winter

Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC), Lyneham
Next on 13 Jun 2026 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Three plates of food

Nickys

Dickson, ACT
Not specified
Burnouts at Summernats
7–10 Jan 2027

Summernats 39

Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC), Lyneham
Next on 7 Jan 2027
crowd of people inside a large, well lit warehouse tasting whiskies.
14 Mar 2026

The Whisky Show Canberra

Thoroughbred Park, Lyneham
Next on 14 Mar 2026 from 12:30pm to 8:30pm
sunset outside in the courtyard

That Other Place

Ainslie, ACT
Not specified
Pizza trailer at night outside of Australian Croatian club in Turner

Pizza by Five Passions

Turner, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Woman holding smart phone in front of image on sign located in the bush

Canberra Tracks - Self Drive Heritage Trails

Dickson, ACT
Jet Flight Simulator Cockpit

Jet Flight Simulator Canberra

Lyneham, ACT
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