Lake Burley Griffin is an artificial lake in the middle of Canberra. The lake is the centre piece of the capital in accordance with Griffin's original designs. Numerous important institutions, such as the National Gallery, National Museum, National Library, Australian National University and the High Court are located on its shores, and Parliament House is a short distance away. Its surrounding parklands are popular for leisure activities, particularly in the warmer months. The ornamental lake is 11 km (6.8 miles) long; at its widest, it measures 1.2 km (0.75 miles). It has an average depth of 4 meters (13 ft) and a maximum depth of about 18 meters (59 ft). The deepest area is near the Scrivener Dam, a 33-meter (108 ft) tall structure aimed at handling the very rare large floods.

Telopea Park is one of the oldest parks in Canberra. The name of the park is from Walter Burley Griffin's original plan for Canberra where he planned Telopea Park at the end of Sydney Avenue. The park is named after the floral emblem of New South Wales, also known as the Waratah. Griffin planned that the state capital city avenues were terminated with a park named after the generic botanical name for a native plant from that particular state. The park covers 0.079 km². The park was established in 1922 and is very long and thin, with many large native and introduced trees. A stormwater drain runs along the middle of the park, which is crossed by several bridges. The park has barbecue areas and playground equipment, and is a popular destination.

Australia is famous worldwide for its glass artists, and this site is the only of its kind on the whole continent. Here you'll find a glass museum with beautiful masterpieces, as well as a workshop where you can try creating your own unique glass object. Don't miss the gift shop if you want a fascinating artistic glass item to take home.

The Old Bus Depot Markets is the most famous market area in south Canberra. This multicultural place offers a large number of stalls selling all kinds of handcrafted goods and souvenirs. This tourist hotspot is one of the most interesting and colorful shopping places in the city.

The Canberra Railway Museum is one of the most popular attractions in the Australian capital. It houses a great collection of trains, locomotives and passenger cars, the oldest of which dates back to 1878. You can also spend time outdoors at the large railway yard on the museum grounds. Canberra Railway Museum is open on Sundays only.

The Russian Orthodox Church of St John the Baptist (ROCOR) in Canberra is part of that faith's Australia and New Zealand Diocese. This beautiful church welcomes everyone inside to see its fascinating painted ceiling, which represents the traditional Orthodox way of decorating a house of worship.

The Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets offer a large variety of the freshest fruits and vegetables, meats, and seafood. Look out for the unusual sight of crocodile meat. There's also plenty of local wine to try. It is also a great opportunity to see representatives of almost all ethnic groups that live in Canberra, with a wide selection of Asian foods on offer for example.