Nicholls Travel Guide

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A dinosaur exhibit with large models of dinosaurs in front of a building with a green roof and a circular emblem.
A fossilized dinosaur skeleton embedded in stone.
Two dinosaur statues, one green and one black, in front of a building with a circular sign.
A large dinosaur skeleton exhibit in a museum.
A display of fossil exhibits with detailed rock formations and a person observing.

Stay near popular Nicholls attractions

A dinosaur exhibit with a large Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton, a smaller dinosaur skeleton, and various fossilized bones.

National Dinosaur Museum

8.4/10 (284 reviews)
Get to know the giants of prehistoric times at this interesting and educational museum, packed with displays about the unique history of the Australian continent.
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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 Nicholls Hotel Deals

Leumeah Lodge

Leumeah Lodge

3 out of 5
48 O'Hanlon Place Nicholls ACT
The price is NZ$180 per night from 24 July to 25 July
NZ$180
24 July - 25 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and conference space. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (509 reviews)
"The room was clean and a good size, comfortable beds and good air conditioning. I thought it could do with a couple of comfortable chairs and the remote didn’t work for the TV probably only needed new batteries"

Reviewed on 24 May 2026

Leumeah Lodge
Sweet Holiday Home by the Golf Course

Sweet Holiday Home by the Golf Course

Nicholls ACT
The price is NZ$249 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$249
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf holiday home in Canberra. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Percival Hill Nature Reserve and Cockington Green ...
Sweet Holiday Home by the Golf Course
ibis Styles Canberra

ibis Styles Canberra

3 out of 5
203 Goyder Street Narrabundah ACT
The price is NZ$129 per night from 9 July to 10 July
NZ$129
9 July - 10 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Great place to stay."

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

ibis Styles Canberra
Deco Hotel

Deco Hotel

4 out of 5
214 Northbourne Avenue Braddon ACT
The price is NZ$171 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$171
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,059 reviews)
"A nice and quiet place to stay in the centre of Canberra. Great place to base yourself to explore the Australian Capital"

Reviewed on 28 June 2026

Deco Hotel
The Sebel Canberra Civic

The Sebel Canberra Civic

4.5 out of 5
197 LONDON CIRCUIT Canberra ACT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$174 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$174
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,095 reviews)
"Great location….great clean facilities"

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

The Sebel Canberra Civic
Meriton Suites Canberra

Meriton Suites Canberra

5 out of 5
40 Allara Street Canberra ACT
The price is NZ$1,200 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$1,200
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (500 reviews)
"The apartment suite was modern and fresh, in line with my expectations; the staff were very professional and friendly. However, I was unfortunate enough to end up with a room which had virtually no view with very limited natural light. I realise the hotel cannot do much about this even for any future ..."

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

Meriton Suites Canberra
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Our guide on where to stay in Nicholls

Find the best Nicholls areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Nicholls
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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 Belconnen Arts Centre 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
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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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