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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

Racing
24 Nov 2024

Canberra Community Chest

Thoroughbred Park, Lyneham
Next on
Three plates of food

Nickys

Dickson, ACT
Not specified
Circuit
25–26 Jan 2025

Canberra Festival of Speed

Thoroughbred Park, Lyneham
Next on 25 Jan 2025 from 4:00pm to 10:00pm
A colourful salad of broccolini, beats and chicken on a white plate.

Atrium Restaurant and Bar

Dickson, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Tracey Murray, Canberra Yoga Teacher
20 Jan 2024 – 12 Apr 2025

Flow Cook Connect with Yoga and Ayurveda

Mandala Studio, Lyneham
Next on 18 Jan 2025 from 8:00am to 3:00pm
P2 Advisory Canberra International
29 Dec 2024 – 4 Jan 2025

Workday Canberra International 2025

Canberra Tennis Centre, Lyneham
Next on 29 Dec 2024 from 11:00am to 8:00pm
Burgers, fries and drink on a table

Pattysmiths

Dickson, ACT
Not specified
Cooking with Spices Ayurveda Workshop at Mandala Studio
30 Nov 2024

Cooking with Spices Christmas Edition

Mandala Studio, Lyneham
Next on 30 Nov 2024 from 2:00pm to 3:15pm
People sitting along outdoor tables in the evening time, underneath fairy lights

Gang Gang Cafe

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

Wakefield's Bar & Wine

Ainslie, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Yves rees
29 Nov 2024

Sex Impersonators to Drag Race Down Under: An Australian History of Drag

Dickson Library, Dickson
Next on 29 Nov 2024 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
People sitting at tables drawing
30 Jan 2024 – 25 Feb 2025

Tipsy Tuesday | Life Drawing at Wakefield's

Wakefield's Bar & Wine, Ainslie
Next on 26 Nov 2024 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Woman holding smart phone in front of image on sign located in the bush

Canberra Tracks - Self Drive Heritage Trails

Dickson, ACT
A big band plays on stage, with a soloist standing to play saxophone
24 Nov 2024

TraXion and Friends

Live at the Polo, Turner
Next on today from 3:30pm to 9:00pm
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
Black Opal 2024
9 Mar 2025

John McGrath Auto Group Black Opal Stakes Race Day

Thoroughbred Park, Lyneham
Next on 9 Mar 2025 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Trail with dicernible tyre tracks through eucalypt woodland

Gungahlin Heritage Trail

by Canberra Tracks - Self Drive Heritage Trails

Nicholls, ACT
Line of tables in empty restaurant

7 Hills Restaurant

Dickson, ACT
Not specified
Three women reading sign board in open woodland

Ngunnawal Country Heritage Trail

by Canberra Tracks - Self Drive Heritage Trails

Dickson, ACT
Jet Flight Simulator Cockpit

Jet Flight Simulator Canberra

Lyneham, ACT
Woman from Love Dem Apples serving a customer whilst wearing Christmas reindeer antlers
13–15 Dec 2024

Handmade Market Canberra - Summer

Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC), Lyneham
Next on 13 Dec 2024 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm
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
A street performer performs for a crowd at the Festival
17–21 Apr 2025

National Folk Festival

Exhibition Park in Canberra, Lyneham
Next on 17 Apr 2025 from 3:00pm to 11:59pm
De Doughnut is a place for the visitor to enjoy their doughnut and coffee in Canberra

De Doughnut

Dickson, ACT
Under $20
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