Deakin

Canberra

Royal Australian Mint as well as a small group of people
Royal Australian Mint as well as an individual child
Royal Australian Mint
Royal Australian Mint featuring signage and heritage elements
Royal Australian Mint

Home to the Prime Minister and foreign diplomats, when it comes to gracious living, the suburb of Deakin is right on the money.

The leafy residential suburb is one of Canberra’s most popular postcodes, just ask the Prime Minister. Among the pretty postwar houses you’ll find the official residence of the country’s leader, as well as a series of grand embassy buildings and the heritage-listed complex of the Royal Australian Mint. Go on a journey through geological history when you discover the volcanic rise of Mount Painter and the Yarralumla Formation.

Popular places to visit

Royal Australian Mint which includes interior views as well as a large group of people

Royal Australian Mint

Visit the building where every single coin in the country is made, learn about the production process and browse through a huge collection of coins.

Royal Australian Mint
Parliament House

Parliament House

4.5/5(17 reviews)

Admire the scale, architecture and artwork of the building where Australia’s politicians make the big decisions.

Parliament House
Australian War Memorial

Australian War Memorial

5/5(14 reviews)

Wander the halls of this monument to learn about the battles fought by Australians, see military hardware and admire artworks.

Australian War Memorial
Questacon

Questacon

5/5(1 review)

Join the kids for a day of learning about the wonders of science and technology at Australia’s national science centre.

Questacon
National Museum of Australia featuring interior views

National Museum of Australia

4/5(5 reviews)

Explore the vast collection of Aboriginal art and artefacts, learn about the country’s colonial past, and see maps, vehicles, weapons and jewellery.

National Museum of Australia
Melbourne showing a city, heritage architecture and night scenes

Lake Burley Griffin

4.5/5(12 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Burley Griffin during your travels in Canberra. Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's restaurants.

Lake Burley Griffin

Things to do

Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course

Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course

S$33
per child
Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course
Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman

Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman

S$180
per adult
Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

S$59
per adult
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
Canberra: Kangaroos and Koala Experience Tour

Canberra: Kangaroos and Koala Experience Tour

S$116
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Canberra: Kangaroos and Koala Experience Tour
Dine at the Museum's stunning Cafe

Ultimate Museum Experience | Tour + Dine + Shop (10am daily)

S$53
per adult
Ultimate Museum Experience | Tour + Dine + Shop (10am daily)
Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage Walking Tour

Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage

S$56
per adult
Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage
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Top hotels in Deakin

Forrest Hotel and Apartments

Forrest Hotel and Apartments

3.5 out of 5
30 National Circuit Forrest ACT
The price is S$80 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
S$80
16 Dec - 17 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
Room clean & all we needed for overnight stay. Great location.

Reviewed on 4 Dec, 2025

Forrest Hotel and Apartments
ibis Styles Canberra

ibis Styles Canberra

3 out of 5
203 Goyder Street Narrabundah ACT
The price is S$84 per night from 30 Dec to 31 Dec
S$84
30 Dec - 31 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
6.8/10 (1,001 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on 9 Dec, 2025

ibis Styles Canberra
QT Canberra

QT Canberra

4 out of 5
1 London Circuit Canberra ACT
The price is S$153 per night from 21 Dec to 22 Dec
S$153
21 Dec - 22 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
QT is a revamped Rydges Eaglehawk. The rooms and modernised and comfortable although our bathroom was showing signs of mould in the shower (that really just needed to be cleaned properly), Dyson hairdryers in-room was a nice touch as hotel hair dryers are usually rubbish. We had a room right right ...

Reviewed on 30 Nov, 2025

QT Canberra
Rydges Canberra

Rydges Canberra

4 out of 5
Corner Canberra Ave & National Circuit Forrest ACT
The price is S$137 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
S$137
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (840 reviews)
Close to everything. Great location.

Reviewed on 8 Dec, 2025

Rydges Canberra
Hotel Realm

Hotel Realm

5 out of 5
18 National Circuit Barton ACT
The price is S$173 per night from 11 Jan to 12 Jan
S$173
11 Jan - 12 Jan, 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the spacious rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
What you would expect from an elite 5 star hotel. Excellent room appointments, friendly knowledgeable staff, excellent food and a nice and easy experience.

Reviewed on 10 Dec, 2025

Hotel Realm
Abode Woden

Abode Woden

4 out of 5
10 Bowes Street Phillip ACT
The price is S$122 per night from 3 Jan to 4 Jan
S$122
3 Jan - 4 Jan, 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,984 reviews)
Really nice accommodations! With a fully self-contained studio apartment, I had everything I needed including kitchenette and laundry. At a great price, too! Staff went over and above to be kind and helpful. Parking was convenient, right across the road - and because I stayed over the weekend, ...

Reviewed on 1 Dec, 2025

Abode Woden
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Other neighbourhoods around Deakin

Parliament House showing an administrative building

Capital Hill

4/5(8 area reviews)

The abundant dining options and interesting museums are top of the list for many visitors to Capital Hill. A stop by Parliament House or National Archives of Australia might round out your trip.

Capital Hill
Manuka Shopping Centre showing autumn colours

Manuka

While visiting Manuka, you might make a stop by sights like Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval.

Manuka
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Garran

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Garran and surrounding area, you can visit Canberra Nature Park and Royal Australian Mint.

Garran
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Barton

Barton is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Lake Burley Griffin and Merchant Navy Memorial while you're in town.

Barton
National Portrait Gallery showing art and modern architecture

Parkes

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Parkes. You might want to make time for a stop at National Portrait Gallery or High Court of Australia.

Parkes
Kingston showing modern architecture and a bridge

Kingston

Kingston is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Lake Burley Griffin and The Cusack Centre while you're in town.

Kingston

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