Nicholls Things to Do

When you take a tour at the Australian Institute of Sport, where many elite athletes train, you get to immerse yourself in the Sportex exhibition. Sportex lets you interact with equipment and technology currently being used by... more

Located near the Canberra Centre, Marcus Clark Street offers visitors expensive designer-wear clothing stores alongside low-key and cheap gift shops. Check out the view of surrounding boutiques, gourmet restaurants and souveni... more

An unforgettable experience is to float over Canberra in a balloon. As day breaks, a fully qualified pilot will gently guide the balloon aloft on the morning air currents. You will see the suburbs coming to life and pick out th... more

The American war memorial is an awe-inspiring structure, featuring an eagle on a podium, that towers over Canberra. It was unveiled by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, in 1954. It was erected in grateful remembrance of the assi... more

Formerly a nightclub called La Grange, Minque re opened as a restaurant and bar in fashionable Manuka. Minque is divided into three areas - a bar, a lounge with couches and easy chairs, and a dining area. The decor is grand and... more

First opened as a safe nightspot for women, Tilley's has gradually expanded into a popular small venue with sell-out performances from regulars such as Tiddas, Paul Kelly and Renae Geyer. Tilley's also features intimate theatre... more

Standing tall over Canberra, St Andrew's first opened in 1934. Architecturally, it is interesting as the building has two distinct parts. Construction of the main part of the church commenced in 1929. However, as a result of th... more

Just a few minutes walk east of the Gundaroo Drive junction, off Gungahlin Drive, will take you to the ruins of a five roomed stone house. You will see a free standing pise (rammed earth) room and evidence of a slab building, t... more

Built in 1890 by George Harcourt, a prominent member of the early Ginninderra community, the homestead is a solid imposing structure in keeping with Harcourt's position. He served as storekeeper and Post Master from 1862-1882,... more

Although Gungahlin is one of the newest Canberra suburbs, it has a rich pastoral, Aboriginal and geological heritage. Mulligan's Flat is an area of remnant grassland, woodland and open forest extending over an area of 765 hecta... more