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A large crowded stadium at night with a rugby game.

Belconnen

A 15-minute drive west of the city centre will find you in Belconnen, a neighbourhood home to the GIO Stadium, the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), and two hospitals.

Highlights of the area

Sporting precinct

The suburb of Bruce is home to the AIS, where Australia's champions train, and GIO Canberra Stadium where you can watch the Brumbies and Canberra Raiders.

A retail and dining hub

Westfield Belconnen is the shopping hub in this district and a nearby lakeside casual eating precinct at Emu Bank.

Thriving local arts scene

Belco Arts along Lake Ginninderra's foreshore is the area’s arts hub, with music, visual arts and theatre.

Sportex

Australian Institute of Sport (AIS)

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Bruce, ACT
Restaurant interior

The Hungry Buddha

TripAdvisor rating140 reviews
Belconnen, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Banana and Rasberry Bread

Knead Patisserie

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Belconnen, ACT
Under $20
breakfast french toast

54 Benjamin

TripAdvisor rating18 reviews
Belconnen, ACT
Under $20
Belconnen Arts Centre - Street Frontage

Belconnen Arts Centre

TripAdvisor rating17 reviews
Belconnen, ACT
Steak and Chips

Rashays - Casual Dining - Belconnen

TripAdvisor rating106 reviews
Belconnen, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Miso Baked Eggplant

No.10 Restaurant + Bar Belconnen

TripAdvisor rating81 reviews
Belconnen, ACT
Between $20 and $30
A packed stadium at night

GIO Stadium Canberra

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Bruce, ACT
HOYTS Recliners

HOYTS Belconnen

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Belconnen, ACT
The aquatic centre at Canberra International Sports and Aquatic Centre

Canberra International Sports and Aquatic Centre (CISAC)

TripAdvisor rating30 reviews
Bruce, ACT
Communities (2024) by Rebekah Weddell

Public Art at Belconnen Arts Centre

Belconnen, ACT
Australia Lineout
9 Jul 2024 – 9 Jul 2025

The British and Irish Lions vs ACT Brumbies - Canberra

GIO Stadium, Bruce
Next on 9 Jul 2025
Steak and accompaniments on white plate

Bella Vista Italian Restaurant

Belconnen, ACT
Over $30
Joe Tapine tackles Reece Walsh in their last game in Canberra.
15 Mar 2025

Raiders v Broncos - NRL Round 2

GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce
Next on 15 Mar 2025 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Retail Space

endota spa Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
Plate showing colourful meal and coffee cup

Gluten Free Cafe & Shoppe

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
NRLW Run Out
10 Aug 2025

Raiders v Broncos - NRLW Round 6

GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce
Next on 10 Aug 2025 from 1:45pm to 3:15pm
The Basement - Pool Tables

The Baso Canberra

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
Pot belly woodfire on left-hand wall surrounded by stonework, with seating area and pool table throu

The Pot Belly Bar

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
Tommy Starling Passing Ball
10 May 2025

Raiders v Bulldogs - NRL Round 10

GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce
Next on 10 May 2025 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Infrared sauna

Sauna Float ACT

Belconnen, ACT
Tommy Starling Passing Ball
27 Apr 2025

Raiders v Dolphins - NRL Round 8

GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce
Next on 27 Apr 2025 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm
mendu vada

Sankalp Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
Cody Pennington
28 May 2025

Cody Pennington Country Show

University of Canberra, Bruce
Next on 28 May 2025 from 7:00pm to 11:30pm
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