What's Acton like?
In Acton, you can spend time visiting the gardens or simply enjoy the bars. You'll find a selection of cafes and restaurants in the neighbourhood. Nature lovers can visit Lake Burley Griffin and Black Mountain Nature Reserve. There's plenty more to see, including National Museum of Australia and CSIRO Discovery Centre.
How to get to Acton
Flying to:
- Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.), 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Acton
Things to see and do in and around Acton
What to see in Acton
- Australian National University
- Lake Burley Griffin
- Black Mountain Nature Reserve
- National Film & Sound Archive
Things to do in Acton
- National Museum of Australia
- CSIRO Discovery Centre
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)