South Canberra

Travel Guide

Melbourne showing a city, heritage architecture and night scenes
Australian Capital Territory which includes autumn leaves and a park
Royal Australian Mint which includes interior views
Royal Australian Mint which includes interior views
Parliament House featuring modern architecture, an administrative building and interior views

Where to stay in South Canberra

Kingston showing modern architecture and a bridge

Kingston

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

Kingston
Manuka Shopping Centre which includes autumn colours

Manuka

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

Manuka
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
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Forrest

Check out the restaurants, shopping and forests while spending some time in Forrest. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Manuka Shopping Centre or Manuka Oval.

Forrest
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Narrabundah

Visitors to Narrabundah appreciate its restaurants. A visit to The Cusack Centre and Manuka Oval might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

Narrabundah
Manuka Shopping Centre which includes autumn colours

Griffith

Griffith is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval while you're in town.

Griffith
Forrest Hotel and Apartments
Forrest Hotel and Apartments
3.5 out of 5
30 National Circuit, Forrest, ACT
The price is S$87 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
S$87
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Geeat location"

Reviewed on 6 Mar,2025

Forrest Hotel and Apartments
Rydges Canberra
Rydges Canberra
4 out of 5
Corner Canberra Ave & National Circuit, Forrest, ACT
The price is S$118 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
S$118
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (682 reviews)
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Reviewed on 9 Mar,2025

Rydges Canberra
Burbury Hotel & Apartments
Burbury Hotel & Apartments
4 out of 5
1 Burbury Close, Canberra, Barton, ACT
The price is S$136 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
S$136
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Exceptional facilities - very comfortable stay.
"Great apartment. Very roomy, clean and perfectly presented. Nice little balcony to relax on and fully equipped kitchenette. Hotel's restaurant directly over the road. Convenient parking in basement included."

Reviewed on 11 Mar,2025

Burbury Hotel & Apartments
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Abode Narrabundah
Abode Narrabundah
4 out of 5
61 Jerrabomberra Avenue, Narrabundah, ACT
Stay at this 4-star golf aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a business center. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the property condition ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,227 reviews)
"Good value for money."

Reviewed on 6 Feb,2025

Abode Narrabundah
Oxley Court Serviced Apartments
Oxley Court Serviced Apartments
4 out of 5
9 Dawes Street, Griffith, ACT
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (551 reviews)
"They where very helpful and friendly, with great communication. Helped with all our requests with kindness. Would definitely stay again. Very clean and a tidy."

Reviewed on 15 Feb,2025

Oxley Court Serviced Apartments
Pinnacle Apartments
Pinnacle Apartments
4 out of 5
11 Ovens Street, Griffith, ACT
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,552 reviews)
"Haven’t stayed here in ages and it was great. Good location, close to restaurants and shops, nice staff at reception and good apartment"

Reviewed on 20 Nov,2024

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Popular places to visit

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
National Gallery of Australia which includes interior views

National Gallery of Australia

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Australia’s national gallery has objects from across Asia and the Pacific, European and American works, and indigenous, colonial and contemporary Australian art.

National Gallery of Australia
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
Old Parliament House

Old Parliament House

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Tour this building to see where Australian politicians met and debated for over 60 years and learn about the history and workings of Australian democracy.

Old Parliament House
Manuka Shopping Centre which includes autumn leaves and street scenes

Manuka Shopping Centre

4/5(3 reviews)

Make a stop at this suburban shopping oasis in Canberra’s inner south region, for gourmet foods, fashion, coffee and specialty stores.

Manuka Shopping Centre
National Archives of Australia which includes interior views

National Archives of Australia

Browse millions of immigration records, photographs and old government files at Australia’s national repository of historical documents.

National Archives of Australia

Things to do

Pizza Paddle - Dinner Kayak Tour in Batemans Bay

Pizza Paddle - Dinner Kayak Tour in Batemans Bay

S$91
per adult
Pizza Paddle - Dinner Kayak Tour in Batemans Bay
Building + Architecture Tour

Building + Architecture Tour | 10am Daily

S$17
per adult
Building + Architecture Tour | 10am Daily
Wine Tasting

2 People - Indulgence Wine Tasting with Matched Elements Canberra

S$109
per adult
2 People - Indulgence Wine Tasting with Matched Elements Canberra
Family Walking Tour in Canberra in Capital Wonders

Family Walking Tour in Canberra in Capital Wonders

S$436
per adult
Family Walking Tour in Canberra in Capital Wonders
Women's History Walking Tour with Local Guide

Women's History Walking Tour with Local Guide

S$50
per adult
Women's History Walking Tour with Local Guide
Batemans Bay: 3-Day Murramarang South Coast Walk

Batemans Bay: 3-Day Murramarang South Coast Walk

S$2,134
per adult
Batemans Bay: 3-Day Murramarang South Coast Walk
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Parliament House featuring an administrative building and landscape views

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