What's Barton like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Barton, especially its bars. Make sure that you enjoy this family-friendly neighbourhood's great restaurants. Nature lovers can visit Lake Burley Griffin and Jerrabomberra Wetland Nature Reserve. There's plenty more to see, including Canberra Baptist Church and Merchant Navy Memorial.
How to get to Barton
Flying to:
- Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.), 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Barton
Things to see and do in and around Barton
What to see in Barton
- Lake Burley Griffin
- Canberra Baptist Church
- Merchant Navy Memorial
- Jerrabomberra Wetland Nature Reserve
- Greek Orthodox Church of St Nicholas
Things to do near Barton:
- National Portrait Gallery (0.5 mi/0.8 km away)
- National Gallery of Australia (0.5 mi/0.8 km away)
- Questacon (0.6 mi/1 km away)
- Manuka Shopping Centre (0.8 mi/1.4 km away)
- National Capital Exhibition (1.2 mi/2 km away)
When is the best time to visit Canberra?
- Hottest months: January, February, December, March (average 19°C)
- Coldest months: July, August, June, September (average 7°C)
- Rainiest months: November, December, February, October (average 68 mm of rainfall)