Barton Travel Guide

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Autumnal landscape with colorful trees alley and Lake Burley Griffin the background. Bowen Park, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. Selective focus, shallow DOF
Autumnal landscape with colorful trees alley and Lake Burley Griffin the background. Bowen Park, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. Selective focus, shallow DOF
Lake Burley Griffin at Dawn in Canberra, Shutterstock ID 1091125694, Purchase Order: SP-1860, Order Number: SP-1860 ANZ-18111, Client/Licensee: Wotif, Other: Taylor Hatch
Lake Burley Griffin changes with the seasons. During winter, the trees are stark and bare, long thin branches resemble long hairs drifting in the wind. #australia #canberra #lovemytown

Popular places to visit

Parliament House which includes a sunset and an administrative buidling

Parliament House

There are few parliaments that have such a dramatic view as Australia's second parliament to house its elected politicians, and so few that let the public in.

Parliament House
Belconnen Town Centre

Canberra Centre

During your trip to Canberra, you can do some window-shopping at Canberra Centre. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Canberra Centre
The University of Melbourne with Old Arts Clock-tower

Australian National University

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Australian National University during your travels in Canberra. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Australian National University
Australian War Memorial showing a pond and heritage architecture

Australian War Memorial

Canberra has placed the remembrance of its fallen servicemen at the heart of the capital. Gain some understanding at the adjacent ANZAC Hall museum.

Australian War Memorial
Questacon

Questacon

The Questacon lets you walk on the wild side of science and technology, with over 200 exhibits tailored to get your heart pounding and your brain doing somersaults.

Questacon
National Gallery of Australia which includes interior views

National Gallery of Australia

The styles may be wide-ranging, and the content globe-spanning, but the National Gallery takes most pride in its stunning collections of native Australian art.

National Gallery of Australia

Activities

Captain Cook Memorial Water Jet

Personalised Sightseeing in Canberra, with John

NZ$71
per adult
Personalised Sightseeing in Canberra, with John
Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course

Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course

NZ$45
per child
Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

NZ$82
per adult
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
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Our pick of the best Barton Hotel Deals

Hotel Realm

Hotel Realm

5 out of 5
18 National Circuit Barton ACT
The price is NZ$255 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
NZ$255
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the spacious ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Feel luxury, great gym facilities, 25meters 2 lane swimming pool, close early.

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Hotel Realm
Little National Hotel Canberra

Little National Hotel Canberra

4 out of 5
21 National Circuit Barton ACT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$184 per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
NZ$184
27 Mar - 28 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Clean, affordable, but not overly comfortable.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Little National Hotel Canberra
Burbury Hotel & Apartments

Burbury Hotel & Apartments

4 out of 5
1 Burbury Close Barton ACT
The price is NZ$195 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
NZ$195
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Barely any ammenities in the rooms. No signage for water (or any items) in the mini bar and then told we’d need to pay at check out. No instructions in the room at all. Bathrooms are dirty, carpets were not vacuumed. There was a lot of noise during the middle of the night from the floor above and ...

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Burbury Hotel & Apartments
Hotel Kurrajong Canberra

Hotel Kurrajong Canberra

4.5 out of 5
8 National Circuit Barton ACT
The price is NZ$212 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
NZ$212
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
My third stay here. Very pleasant ambience and a lot of history.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Hotel Kurrajong Canberra
Brassey Hotel

Brassey Hotel

4 out of 5
Belmore Gardens & Macquarie Street Barton ACT
The price is NZ$168 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
NZ$168
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Brassey Hotel
Rydges Canberra

Rydges Canberra

4 out of 5
Corner Canberra Ave & National Circuit Forrest ACT
The price is NZ$192 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
NZ$192
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (899 reviews)
While it is a bit worn out the bed was very comfortable, the aircon worked well (it was humid for Canberra) Staff were thoughtful and kind and the shower was great.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Rydges Canberra
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Other neighbourhoods around 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 Questacon.

Parkes
Parliament House which includes an administrative building

Capital Hill

4.5/5(1,004 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 Old Parliament House might round out your trip.

Capital Hill
Kingston which includes a bridge and modern architecture

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
Manuka Shopping Centre featuring autumn colours

Manuka

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

Manuka
Manuka Shopping Centre featuring 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
Everyone's read about Nassim Nicholas Taleb's book, Black swan, right? Well only few have seen one! Beautiful sunset on Canberra's lake. Nos that much visited by tourists, canberra is well worth it. it was a planned city, build from nothing at the beginning of the century. It is a cyclist paradise, with beautiful cycling lane away from traffic. Cycling round the lake can be a great weekend idea. Jogging or hiking round it can be a fantastic objective too. a bit of an oldy picture so sorry for the pixels! #Canberra #Australia #sunset #lifeatExpedia #cycling #Swan #hiking

City East

While visiting City East, you might make a stop by sights like Civic Square and Canberra Theatre Centre.

City East

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