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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

Outdoor Seating

De Doughnut

Dickson, ACT
Under $20
Aerial view of buildings, grassed areas, long promenade and lake.

Looking at Canberra Heritage Trail

by Canberra Tracks - Self Drive Heritage Trails

Campbell, ACT
Crowd at Handmade Market Canberra
28–30 Nov 2025

Handmade Market Canberra - Summer

Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC), Lyneham
Next on 28 Nov 2025 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm
A couple viewing an information panel in farmland

Woden Heritage Track

by Canberra Tracks - Self Drive Heritage Trails

Dickson, ACT
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
Burgers, fries and drink on a table

Pattysmiths

Dickson, ACT
Not specified
Two girls with dog at a sign board in open woodland

Tuggeranong Heritage Track

by Canberra Tracks - Self Drive Heritage Trails

Dickson, 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
vineyard

Hop On Hop Off Wine Tour

by The Grape Trail

Canberra City, ACT
Three plates of food

Nickys

Dickson, ACT
Not specified
Jet Flight Simulator Cockpit

Jet Flight Simulator Canberra

Lyneham, ACT
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
vineyard

The Grape Trail

Turner, ACT
Lines of Inquiry, 2016

ANCA Gallery

Dickson, ACT
Sliced steak with chip dipped in gravy

Atrium Restaurant and Bar

Dickson, ACT
Between $20 and $30
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
Trail with dicernible tyre tracks through eucalypt woodland

Gungahlin Heritage Trail

by Canberra Tracks - Self Drive Heritage Trails

Nicholls, ACT
Three women reading sign board in open woodland

Ngunnawal Country Heritage Trail

by Canberra Tracks - Self Drive Heritage Trails

Dickson, ACT
Flow and Food Yoga Canberra Ayurveda

Flow and Food Yoga & Ayurveda

Lyneham, 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
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