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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

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Belconnen, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Banana and Rasberry Bread

Knead Patisserie

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Belconnen, ACT
Under $20
Belconnen Arts Centre - Street Frontage

Belconnen Arts Centre

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Belconnen, ACT
breakfast french toast

54 Benjamin

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Belconnen, ACT
Under $20
Steak and Chips

Rashays - Casual Dining - Belconnen

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Belconnen, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Miso Baked Eggplant

No.10 Restaurant + Bar Belconnen

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

GIO Stadium Canberra

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Bruce, ACT
The Bavarian Belconnen

The Bavarian Belconnen

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Belconnen, ACT
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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
mendu vada

Sankalp Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
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Plate showing colourful meal and coffee cup

Gluten Free Cafe & Shoppe

Belconnen, ACT
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UC Captials home ground during one of the 2023 games against former WNBL team Melbourne Boomers....
5 Jan 2025

WNBL Round 10: UC Capitals v Geelong United

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 5 Jan 2025 from 12:30pm to 2:30pm
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
UC Capitals Jade Melbourne shoots a three-pointer
9 Jan 2025

WNBL Round 11: UC Capitals v Sydney Flames

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 9 Jan 2025 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
UC Capitals player dribbles the ball up to a Perth Lynx player, squaring up the opposition..........
29 Dec 2024

WNBL Round 9: UC Capitals v Perth Lynx

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 29 Dec 2024 from 12:30pm to 2:30pm
Man wearing checkered shirt serving lady wearing denim jacket

Capital Food Market

Belconnen, ACT
RA Spratt
19 Dec 2024

Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt

The Theatre, Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen
Next on 19 Dec 2024 from 2:30pm to 3:30pm
Ziggy Alberts
21 Mar 2025

Ziggy Alberts - ‘New Love’ Regional Tour

UC Refectory, Bruce
Next on 21 Mar 2025 from 7:00pm to 11:30pm
Bowling alley

iPlay Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
Cody Pennington
28 May 2025

Cody Pennington Country Show

University of Canberra, Bruce
Next on 28 May 2025 from 7:00pm to 11:30pm
Limnology by Dianne Firth
30 Nov 2024

Artists in Conversation: Dianne Firth

Pivot Gallery, Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen
Next on 30 Nov 2024 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Smiths@Belco: Glorious! A Handel Celebration
7 Dec 2024

Smiths@Belco: Glorious! A Handel Celebration

The Theatre, Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen
Next on 7 Dec 2024 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
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