HomeOur Neighbourhoods > Inner North > Dickson and surrounds
Highroad cafe

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.
Featured

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

Thoroughbred Park

TripAdvisor rating6 reviews
Lyneham, ACT
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
Productive by You holding a crochet Christmas tree
12–14 Dec 2025

Handmade Market Canberra - Summer

Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC), Lyneham
Next on 12 Dec 2025 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm
Bar lined with many bottles of alcohol and standing candlestick holders

Wakefield's Bar & Wine

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

Gungahlin Heritage Trail

by Canberra Tracks - Self Drive Heritage Trails

Nicholls, ACT
Oz Comic-Con
9–10 Aug 2025

Oz Comic-Con Canberra

Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC), Lyneham
Next on 9 Aug 2025 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
People sitting at tables drawing
27 Jan – 28 Apr 2025

Monday Magic | Life Drawing at Wakefield's

Wakefield's Bar & Wine, Ainslie
Next on 28 Apr 2025 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Three women reading sign board in open woodland

Ngunnawal Country Heritage Trail

by Canberra Tracks - Self Drive Heritage Trails

Dickson, ACT
Woman drinking sparkling wine with art model sitting in background
16 Feb – 6 Apr 2025

Sketchy Sunday Sesh | Life Drawing at Wakefield's

Wakefield's Bar & Wine, Ainslie
Next on 6 Apr 2025 from 1:30pm to 4:00pm
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
De Doughnut is a place for the visitor to enjoy their doughnut and coffee in Canberra

De Doughnut

Dickson, ACT
Under $20
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
Jet Flight Simulator Cockpit

Jet Flight Simulator Canberra

Lyneham, ACT
A couple viewing an information panel in farmland

Woden Heritage Track

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
Lines of Inquiry, 2016

ANCA Gallery

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

Tuggeranong Heritage Track

by Canberra Tracks - Self Drive Heritage Trails

Dickson, ACT
Three plates of food

Nickys

Dickson, ACT
Not specified
Tracey Murray, Canberra Yoga Teacher
20 Jan 2024 – 12 Apr 2025

Flow Cook Connect with Yoga and Ayurveda

Mandala Studio, Lyneham
Next on 12 Apr 2025 from 8:00am to 3:00pm
People sitting along outdoor tables in the evening time, underneath fairy lights

Gang Gang Cafe

Downer, ACT
Not specified
Mecino Jewellery reaching for her heart earrings on a shelf
29–30 Mar 2025

Handmade Market Canberra - Autumn

Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC), Lyneham
Next on tomorrow from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Burgers, fries and drink on a table

Pattysmiths

Dickson, ACT
Not specified
Beeswax Wraps Australia at the Handmade Market Canberra
30–31 Aug 2025

Handmade Market Canberra - Spring

Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC), Lyneham
Next on 30 Aug 2025 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Page 2 of 3
    Filter by
    Loading results

    Continue exploring the inner north

    A group of friends dining at Rizla, a restaurant in Braddon.

    Braddon

    Mocan and Green Grout

    Acton

    Customers enjoying their meal in the outdoor dining area at Verity Lane Market.

    City Centre