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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

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
Al Elé showing a customer a jacket
13–14 Jun 2026

Handmade Market Canberra - Winter

Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC), Lyneham
Next on tomorrow from 10:00am to 4:00pm
The Lampshade Workroom
19–20 Sep 2026

Handmade Market Canberra - Spring

Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC), Lyneham
Next on 19 Sep 2026 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Woman holding smart phone in front of image on sign located in the bush

Canberra Tracks - Self Drive Heritage Trails

Dickson, ACT
Blume Flower School holding a wreath
27–29 Nov 2026

Handmade Market Canberra - Summer

Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC), Lyneham
Next on 27 Nov 2026 from 5:00pm 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
exterior of Shin Sen Teppanyaki Restaurant

Shin Sen Teppanyaki Restaurant

Dickson, ACT
Not specified
Trail with dicernible tyre tracks through eucalypt woodland

Gungahlin Heritage Trail

by Canberra Tracks - Self Drive Heritage Trails

Nicholls, ACT
An image of Haig Park Village Markets
28 Jun 2026

Winter Wonderland at the Haig Park Village Markets

Haig Park Village Markets, Haig Park, Braddon, Turner
Next on 28 Jun 2026 from 8:00am to 2:00pm
Sliced steak with chip dipped in gravy

Atrium Restaurant and Bar

Dickson, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Three women reading sign board in open woodland

Ngunnawal Country Heritage Trail

by Canberra Tracks - Self Drive Heritage Trails

Dickson, ACT
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
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
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
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