South Canberra

Travel Guide
Melbourne showing a city, heritage architecture and a square or plaza
Australian Capital Territory featuring a garden and fall colors
Royal Australian Mint showing interior views
Royal Australian Mint which includes interior views
Parliament House featuring interior views, modern architecture and an administrative buidling

Where to stay in South Canberra

Kingston which includes modern architecture and a bridge

Kingston

Kingston is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Lake Burley Griffin or The Cusack Centre.

Kingston
Parliament House featuring an administrative buidling

Capital Hill

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 which includes autumn leaves

Manuka

If you're spending some time in Manuka, Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval are top sights worth seeing.

Manuka
Spring is here 😎

Narrabundah

You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Narrabundah and you might want to plan a stop by Manuka Oval and Manuka Shopping Centre while you're in the area.

Narrabundah
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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 neighborhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Manuka Shopping Centre or Manuka Oval.

Forrest
Manuka Shopping Centre which includes autumn leaves

Griffith

Griffith is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval while in the area.

Griffith
Burbury Hotel & Apartments
Burbury Hotel & Apartments
4 out of 5
1 Burbury Close, Canberra, Barton, ACT
The price is P5,779 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
P5,779
P6,357 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Would definitely come back to this hotel when next in Canberra staff were really helpful and nice could've maybe cleaned the shower floor a little better but from that everywhere in the room was spotless"

Reviewed on Nov 16, 2024

Burbury Hotel & Apartments
Rydges Canberra
Rydges Canberra
4 out of 5
Corner Canberra Ave & National Circuit, Forrest, ACT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P5,264 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
P5,264
P5,790 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 15 - Dec 16
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! (608 reviews)
"Very well located on Canberra Ave, with Parliament house a short walk to the west, and Manuka Oval a five minute walk to the east. Plenty of eating out options on the nearby Kingston foreshore. The bar had an intimate feel even though it was located in an atrium, and the staff were attentive. The ..."

Reviewed on Nov 22, 2024

Rydges Canberra
ibis Styles Canberra
ibis Styles Canberra
3 out of 5
203 Goyder Street, Narrabundah, ACT
The price is P5,483 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
P5,483
P6,031 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
6.6/10 (1,001 reviews)
"Easy parking, great centre point to base tripss from."

Reviewed on Nov 22, 2024

ibis Styles Canberra
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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! (1,222 reviews)
"This was a nice place to stay"

Reviewed on Nov 21, 2024

Abode Narrabundah
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! (1,548 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 Nov 20, 2024

Pinnacle Apartments
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! (543 reviews)
"Very, very clean. Quiet location. 10min Walk to fabulous local pub. Parking onsite. Communication easy."

Reviewed on Nov 7, 2024

Oxley Court Serviced Apartments
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Popular places to visit

Parliament House

Parliament House

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

Parliament House
National Gallery of Australia featuring interior views

National Gallery of Australia

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

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

Questacon
Royal Australian Mint showing 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
Old Parliament House

Old Parliament House

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 fall colors and street scenes

Manuka Shopping Centre

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

Things to do

Batemans Bay: 3-Day Murramarang South Coast Walk

Batemans Bay: 3-Day Murramarang South Coast Walk

P97,855
Per adult
Batemans Bay: 3-Day Murramarang South Coast Walk
Contentious Character Urban Winery Fyshwick

Premium Wine Tasting Experience and 2-Course Lunch

P10,361
Per adult
Premium Wine Tasting Experience and 2-Course Lunch
Canberra: Majura Pines Tree Ropes Course

Canberra: Majura Pines Tree Ropes Course

P2,494
Per adult
Canberra: Majura Pines Tree Ropes Course
Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman

Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman

P8,788
Per adult
Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman
Wine Tasting

Indulgence Wine Tasting with Matched Elements for 2 - Canberra

P4,989
Per adult
Indulgence Wine Tasting with Matched Elements for 2 - Canberra
Full Day Private Shore Tour in Canberra

Full Day Private Shore Tour in Canberra

P17,682
Per adult
Full Day Private Shore Tour in Canberra
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