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. Take in some culture at National Museum of Australia and National Film & Sound Archive. There's plenty more to see, including Lake Burley Griffin and Black Mountain Nature Reserve.
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)