Manuka Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

An outdoor cafe with a green awning and a tiled roof, surrounded by potted plants and trees with autumn foliage.
A park with benches, trees, and parked cars.
Three layered desserts with whipped cream and toppings on a wooden table.
A parking lot with cars, a bicycle, and a building with a sign that says "Motto".
A modern building with a 'coles' sign, surrounded by trees and a landscaped garden.

Stay near popular Manuka attractions

Manuka Shopping Centre

8.6/10 (442 reviews)
Make a stop at this suburban shopping oasis in Canberra’s inner south region, for gourmet foods, fashion, coffee and specialty stores.
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Activities

Captain Cook Memorial Water Jet

Canberra Day Tour. Hotel pickup available. (depending where).

NZ$73
per adult
Canberra Day Tour. Hotel pickup available. (depending where).
Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course

Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course

NZ$46
per child
Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course
Beautiful view of the Canberra in Australia

Canberra Discovery Tour - Australia's Capital by Gray Line Sydney

NZ$230
per adult
Canberra Discovery Tour - Australia's Capital by Gray Line Sydney
Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage

Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage

NZ$73
per adult
Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage
Badass Women of Canberra: Meet the Women Who Shaped the Nation

Badass Women of Canberra: Meet the Women Who Shaped the Nation

NZ$73
per adult
Badass Women of Canberra: Meet the Women Who Shaped the Nation
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

NZ$84
per adult
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
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Our pick of the best Manuka Hotel Deals

Pinnacle Apartments

Pinnacle Apartments

4 out of 5
11 Ovens Street Griffith ACT
The price is NZ$156 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$156
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,612 reviews)
"Big living area. Bedrooms ok. Separate toilet to bathroom. Good size kitchen. Has all you need but we had to carry out bags upstairs. This maybe an issue fir some people. Close to restaurants etc. Undercover, entry pad parking."

Reviewed on 26 June 2026

Pinnacle Apartments
Ramada by Wyndham Diplomat Canberra

Ramada by Wyndham Diplomat Canberra

4 out of 5
2 Hely St. cnr. Canberra Ave. Griffith ACT
The price is NZ$205 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$205
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Overall a comfortable stay. Some minor improvements would make it better. Exhaust vent in the bathroom and corners on the shower needed cleaning. The shower tiled floor was dangerously slippery when wet. Staff were great. Hotel position good and convenient."

Reviewed on 4 July 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Diplomat Canberra
East Hotel

East Hotel

4.5 out of 5
69 Canberra Avenue Griffith ACT
The price is NZ$265 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$265
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Second stay just as good as the first. Friendly helpful staff. The in house restaurants and bar are all terrific. Most striking and welcoming is the decor: mid century styles in jewel colours making the rooms and lobby feel warm and welcoming in th midst of a Canberra winter."

Reviewed on 17 June 2026

East Hotel
Oxley Court Serviced Apartments

Oxley Court Serviced Apartments

4 out of 5
9 Dawes Street Griffith ACT
The price is NZ$194 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$194
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (616 reviews)
"All was perfect. Thanks."

Reviewed on 18 June 2026

Oxley Court Serviced Apartments
Manuka Park Apartments

Manuka Park Apartments

4 out of 5
1 Oxley St Griffith Griffith ACT
The price is NZ$199 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$199
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,093 reviews)
"From start to finish, a great place to stay. Parking was very good, easy to access, and the rooms were exceptionally clean. Honestly, I’m not sure how much more I could say about the apartment, it was a very comfortable and enjoyable stay all round. Whilst it wasn’t a particularly busy period when ..."

Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Manuka Park Apartments
Adina Serviced Apartments Canberra Kingston

Adina Serviced Apartments Canberra Kingston

3.5 out of 5
11 Giles Street Griffith ACT
The price is NZ$193 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$193
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Canberra Centre and Manuka ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (879 reviews)
"Clean room"

Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026

Adina Serviced Apartments Canberra Kingston
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Our guide on where to stay in Manuka

Find the best Manuka areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Manuka
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A panoramic view of a city with a river, mountains, and a forested area.

Canberra City Centre

The ample dining options and fantastic lake views are top of the list for many visitors to Canberra City Centre. A stop by Canberra Museum and Gallery or Canberra Theatre Centre might round out your trip.

A park with a hexagonal fence, trees, and a distant tower.

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.

A red brick building with large arched windows and a sign that says "For Lease".

Braddon

The abundant dining options and relaxing spas are top of the list for many visitors to Braddon. A stop by Canberra Contemporary Art Space or Ainslie Arts Centre might round out your trip.

A cityscape with a large lake, modern buildings, and distant mountains.

Belconnen

Unique features of Belconnen include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Bimbi Beach or Nengi Bamir Beach while you're exploring the area.

A large Ferris wheel with colorful lights at night, surrounded by a field of purple and blue flowers.
Photo by James Pudney
Open Photo by James Pudney

Northern Canberra

Northern Canberra is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Canberra Museum and Gallery and Civic Square, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Canberra.

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