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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Canberra

7 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Canberra, Australia

Updated March 14, 2022

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“Heads from the North” (Dadang Christiano).

Canberra, Australia

National Gallery Sculpture Garden

Dozens of large-scale, creative, evocative curios from prominent artists dot the calm outdoor space around this major museum.

Canberra, Australia

The Shine Dome

This copper-coated, multi-arched dome is surrounded by a moat and lights up at night.
Phar Lap’s heart at the National Museum of Australia.

Canberra, Australia

Phar Lap's Heart

The gigantic preserved heart of a champion racehorse.
The Big Owl.

Macquarie, Australia

The Big Owl

This roadside attraction became locally famous for its unintentionally phallic shape.

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Harmonie German Club

The largest piece of the Berlin Wall in the Southern Hemisphere sits outside this German social club in a Canberra suburb.
Australian-American Memorial.

Canberra, Australia

Australian-American Memorial

From a distance, this statue of an eagle looks like a giant chicken on a stick.
Holomodor Memorial

Canberra, Australia

Canberra Holodomor Memorial

A memorial that honors the victims of a tragedy in Ukraine.
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