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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

Workshop participants showing off their finished works of art!
17 Jul – 21 Sep 2025

Make Art - Eat Cake

The Front Cafe and Gallery (Two Before Ten), Lyneham
Next on 21 Sep 2025 from 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Aerial view of buildings, grassed areas, long promenade and lake.

Looking at Canberra Heritage Trail

by Canberra Tracks - Self Drive Heritage Trails

Campbell, ACT
Mike Armstrong and Aquish

Michael Armstrong Art

Lyneham, ACT
Concert with red petals in background and images of three women in the foreground.
10 Oct 2025

Love Through Many Lenses

All Saints Anglican Church, Ainslie
Next on 10 Oct 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Burgers, fries and drink on a table

Pattysmiths

Dickson, ACT
Not specified
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
2–6 Apr 2026

National Folk Festival

Exhibition Park in Canberra, Lyneham
Next on 2 Apr 2026
Two girls with dog at a sign board in open woodland

Tuggeranong Heritage Track

by Canberra Tracks - Self Drive Heritage Trails

Dickson, 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
vineyard

Hop On Hop Off Wine Tour

by The Grape Trail

Canberra City, ACT
Woman drinking sparkling wine with art model sitting in background
18 May – 26 Oct 2025

Sketchy Sunday Sesh | Life Drawing at Wakefield's

Wakefield's Bar & Wine, Ainslie
Next on 28 Sep 2025 from 1:30pm to 4:00pm
Three plates of food

Nickys

Dickson, ACT
Not specified
Champagne pour into glass
19 Jul – 22 Nov 2025

High Tea in the Atrium

Atrium Restaurant and Bar, Dickson
Next on tomorrow from 12:00pm to 2:00pm
People sitting along outdoor tables in the evening time, underneath fairy lights

Gang Gang Cafe

Downer, ACT
Not specified
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