Bonython Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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.

Lake Burley Griffin
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Burley Griffin during your travels in Canberra. Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's restaurants.

National Museum of Australia
A daring and innovative museum that looks at the social history of a nation whose 'two tales' have intertwined, to produce the fascinating artefacts on display.

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.
Activities

Ultimate Museum Experience | Tour + Dine + Shop (10am daily)

Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour

Badass Women of Canberra: Meet the Women Who Shaped the Nation
Our pick of the best Bonython Hotel Deals

Forrest Hotel and Apartments
The room was smaller than expected, but it was clean. As it was Summer Nats weekend.there was limited parking.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

ibis Styles Canberra
Great stay
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Avenue Hotel Canberra
Good facilities
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Meriton Suites Canberra
Check in was easy. Room was spectacular.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Hotel Realm
Clean, smelled lovely and very functional
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Rydges Canberra
Staff were friendly when checking in and out. Breakfast was a nice buffet with plenty of selections. Pool was indoors, nice and clean. Room was modern, clean and quiet.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bonython

Garran
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Garran and surrounding area, you can visit Canberra Nature Park and Red Hill Nature Reserve.

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

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.

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

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.

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.


