South Canberra

Travel Guide

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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 The Cusack Centre or Lake Burley Griffin.

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
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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
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Narrabundah

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

Narrabundah
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 P4,929 per night from 4 May to 5 May
P4,929
P5,421 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
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)
"Having to choose an alternative destination due to the Gold Coast cyclone were staying at the hotel for 5 nights as a mini holiday rest due. We picked Canberra to explore and counted on it being a quiet stay. The apartment allocated for our stay was directly over the area where huge garbage trucks ..."

Reviewed on Mar 31, 2025

Burbury Hotel & Apartments
Hotel Realm
Hotel Realm
5 out of 5
18 National Circuit, Barton, ACT
The price is P5,942 per night from 4 May to 5 May
P5,942
P6,537 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the spacious ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"One of the few hotels in Australia with a working Hot Tub, Steam Room, Sauna, Pool and Gym."

Reviewed on Apr 5, 2025

Hotel Realm
ibis Styles Canberra
ibis Styles Canberra
3 out of 5
203 Goyder Street, Narrabundah, ACT
The price is P5,323 per night from 2 May to 3 May
P5,323
P5,855 total
includes taxes & fees
May 2 - May 3
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 (1,002 reviews)
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Reviewed on Apr 6, 2025

ibis Styles Canberra
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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! (1,558 reviews)
"Only thing missing here is a lift when you are on the top floor"

Reviewed on Mar 31, 2025

Pinnacle 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! (1,243 reviews)
Hidden gem on the edge of CBR's inner South
"First time I've stayed here. Used to live in the area - Great location for arrival and departure in CBR by Car. Right off Hindmarsh Drive which connects directly to the Monaro Hwy/Federal Hwy making for an easy arrival and departure. Kitchen fit out was sufficient to make quick on the go type meals ..."

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2025

Abode Narrabundah
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 Manuka Oval are ...
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
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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
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
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
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

Enchanting Melbourne: A Family Walking Adventure

Enchanting Melbourne: A Family Walking Adventure

P39,327
per adult
Enchanting Melbourne: A Family Walking Adventure
Building + Architecture Tour

Building + Architecture Tour | 10am Daily

P719
per adult
Building + Architecture Tour | 10am Daily
Delight your senses with a $20 shopping voucher

Ultimate Museum Experience | Dine + Tour + Shop (1pm daily)

P2,230
per adult
Ultimate Museum Experience | Dine + Tour + Shop (1pm daily)
Women's History Walking Tour with Local Guide

Women's History Walking Tour with Local Guide

P2,338
per adult
Women's History Walking Tour with Local Guide
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

P2,410
per adult
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman

Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman

P6,294
per adult
Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman
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