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
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
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
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
Rydges Canberra
Rydges Canberra
4 out of 5
Corner Canberra Ave & National Circuit, Forrest, ACT
The price is P4,864 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
P4,864
P5,351 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
includes taxes & fees
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! (726 reviews)
"Staff were very nice and helpful. We noticed that no one was picking up the trays from room service. Room was dated with lots of scratches on the furniture. Shower flooded ever time we used it. Most disappointing thing was they change their guest $25 a day to park at the hotel"

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2025

Rydges Canberra
Forrest Hotel and Apartments
Forrest Hotel and Apartments
3.5 out of 5
30 National Circuit, Forrest, ACT
The price is P3,189 per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
P3,189
P3,508 total
Jul 1 - Jul 2
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Well maintained with excellent facilities. A very modern room."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

Forrest Hotel and Apartments
Burbury Hotel & Apartments
Burbury Hotel & Apartments
4 out of 5
1 Burbury Close, Canberra, Barton, ACT
The price is P5,559 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
P5,559
P6,115 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
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)
"Fantastic as usual. Great stay."

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2025

Burbury Hotel & Apartments
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Griffith Studio Canberra - free parking
Griffith Studio Canberra - free parking
3 out of 5
47 McMillan Cres, Griffith, ACT
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Canberra. Enjoy free parking, laundry facilities, and a pillow menu. Popular attractions The Cusack Centre and Jerrabomberra ...
8/10 Very Good! (4 reviews)
"Good location for my needs Could do with updating bathroom and air conditioning"

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2025

Griffith Studio Canberra - free parking
Manuka Park Apartments
Manuka Park Apartments
4 out of 5
1 Oxley St Griffith, Griffith, ACT
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,061 reviews)
"Comfortable stay, the bed was super nice. Close to shops and restaurants and to tourist sites"

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2025

Manuka Park Apartments
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! (1,255 reviews)
"Nice clean room"

Reviewed on Jun 10, 2025

Abode Narrabundah
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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
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
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

Things to do

Canberra: Best of Wildlife Tour

Canberra: Best of Wildlife Tour

P4,920
per adult
Canberra: Best of Wildlife Tour
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

P2,515
per adult
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
3 Hour Historical Tour of Canberra on VR BUS for Schools

3 Hour Historical Tour of Canberra on VR BUS for Schools

P20,993
per traveler
3 Hour Historical Tour of Canberra on VR BUS for Schools
Full Day Private Shore Tour in Canberra

Full Day Private Tour in Canberra from Canberra hotels

P18,362
per adult
Full Day Private Tour in Canberra from Canberra hotels
Private Canberra Day Tour from Sydney

Private Canberra Day Tour from Sydney

P65,384
per adult
Private Canberra Day Tour from Sydney
Full-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman /w lunch

Full-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman /w lunch

P9,214
per adult
Full-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman /w lunch
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