What's Barton like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Barton, especially its bars. Make sure that you enjoy this family-friendly neighbourhood's great restaurants. Nature lovers can visit Lake Burley Griffin and East Basin. There's plenty more to see, including Merchant Navy Memorial and Jerrabomberra Wetland Nature Reserve.
How to get to Barton
Flying to:
- Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.), 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Barton
Things to see and do in and around Barton
What to see in Barton
- Lake Burley Griffin
- Merchant Navy Memorial
- East Basin
- Jerrabomberra Wetland Nature Reserve
- Canberra Baptist Church
Things to do near Barton:
- National Gallery of Australia (0.5 mi/0.8 km away)
- National Portrait Gallery (0.5 mi/0.9 km away)
- Questacon (0.6 mi/1 km away)
- Manuka Shopping Centre (0.8 mi/1.4 km away)
- National Capital Exhibition (1.2 mi/2 km away)
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)