Banks ACT
Named in honour of the most famous botanist in Australian history, Sir Joseph Banks, this suburb marks the most southerly point of Canberra.Not much further south is the small township of Tharwa. A favourite for weekend day trips, the area is home to the historic Lanyon and Cuppacumbalong Homesteads and the Nolan Gallery.
Nearby suburbs
Other suburbs in the area include Conder, Theodore and Gordon.
Did you know?
During the bushfires that ravaged the ACT in January 2003, staff and friends of the Nolan Gallery hurriedly collected the valuable artworks into the boots of their cars as the flames approached from nearby Namadgi National Park. Luckily the gallery was spared.
Surrounding shops, restaurants, amenities, schools and places of interest
- IGA Supermarket
Banks Shops - Banks Takeaway
Banks Shops - Lanyon Homestead
Includes a tea shop for Devonshire teas and light refreshments - Cuppacumbalong Homestead
Arts and crafts shop, restaurant and functions - Nolan Gallery
On the left as you approach Lanyon Homestead - Namadgi National Park
- Pockett of Styles Hair Design
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