What is there to do in Deakin, Canberra?

Deakin's main attraction is the Royal Australian Mint, where entry is free and you can watch circulating coins being made. The suburb is otherwise a quiet residential and diplomatic area near Parliament House, and the National Zoo and Aquarium is a short drive away in neighbouring Curtin.

Can you visit the Royal Australian Mint?

Yes. The Royal Australian Mint on Denison Street, Deakin has free general entry, a viewing gallery over the coin-making floor, and a press where you can mint your own coin. Check the Mint's website for current opening hours before you go.

Deakin sits beside Yarralumla and its embassies, Forrest, and the Parliamentary Triangle, so Parliament House and the national institutions are only minutes away. The National Zoo and Aquarium is a short drive in neighbouring Curtin.

Things to do in Deakin, Canberra

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What Deakin is known for

Deakin is a quiet, established suburb just west of Parliament House, better known for its embassies and leafy residential streets than for nightlife. Its stand-out attraction is the Royal Australian Mint, and the National Zoo and Aquarium is a short drive away in neighbouring Curtin.

Anchor places to visit

Royal Australian Mint – on Denison Street, with free general entry, the coin-making gallery and a press where you can mint your own coin.
Deakin shops – a small local centre with cafes and services.
Embassy drive – the diplomatic streets of neighbouring Yarralumla are a pleasant walk or cycle.
National Zoo and Aquarium – a short drive away in Curtin.

Eating and drinking

The feed below picks up food events in Deakin as they’re confirmed. For broader food planning, see our food guide.

Getting around

Deakin is a short drive or bus trip from Civic and the Parliamentary Triangle. Cycling is easy on the nearby lake and inner-south paths; parking is mostly free on weekends.

What’s nearby

Deakin borders Yarralumla (embassies, the lake), Forrest, Curtin (the National Zoo and Aquarium) and the Parliamentary Triangle.

What’s on this week

Scroll to the live feed below for every confirmed event in Deakin over the next two weeks. For wider planning, see things to do this weekend.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do in Deakin, Canberra?: Deakin's main attraction is the Royal Australian Mint, where entry is free and you can watch circulating coins being made. The suburb is otherwise a quiet residential and diplomatic area near Parliament House, and the National Zoo and Aquarium is a short drive away in neighbouring Curtin.
Can you visit the Royal Australian Mint?: Yes. The Royal Australian Mint on Denison Street, Deakin has free general entry, a viewing gallery over the coin-making floor, and a press where you can mint your own coin. Check the Mint's website for current opening hours before you go.
What's near Deakin?: Deakin sits beside Yarralumla and its embassies, Forrest, and the Parliamentary Triangle, so Parliament House and the national institutions are only minutes away. The National Zoo and Aquarium is a short drive in neighbouring Curtin.

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