Parkes Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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A building with columns and a sign that reads "Treasures Gallery".
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Stay near popular Parkes attractions

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Questacon

9.2/10 (503 reviews)
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.
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Activities

Captain Cook Memorial Water Jet

Canberra Day Tour, All Major Attractions, Some Hotel Pickups

NZ$84
per adult
Canberra Day Tour, All Major Attractions, Some Hotel Pickups
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
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
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
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 Parkes Hotel Deals

ibis Styles Canberra

ibis Styles Canberra

3 out of 5
203 Goyder Street Narrabundah ACT
The price is NZ$154 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$154
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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 ...
ibis Styles Canberra
The Sebel Canberra Civic

The Sebel Canberra Civic

4.5 out of 5
197 LONDON CIRCUIT Canberra ACT
The price is NZ$187 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$187
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 ...
The Sebel Canberra Civic
Deco Hotel

Deco Hotel

4 out of 5
214 Northbourne Avenue Braddon ACT
The price is NZ$193 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$193
26 July - 27 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. ...
Deco Hotel
Meriton Suites Canberra

Meriton Suites Canberra

5 out of 5
40 Allara Street Canberra ACT
The price is NZ$1,141 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$1,141
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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. ...
Meriton Suites Canberra
Novotel Canberra

Novotel Canberra

4.5 out of 5
65 Northbourne Avenue Canberra ACT
The price is NZ$180 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$180
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
"The place is perfect Buffet breakfast was good the indoor heated pool was good as it was cold"

Reviewed on 24 July 2026

Novotel Canberra
Avenue Hotel Canberra

Avenue Hotel Canberra

5 out of 5
80 Northbourne Avenue Braddon ACT
The price is NZ$232 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$232
26 July - 27 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 and the clean rooms in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Great room. Very comfortable and clean. Friendly and helpful staff at front desk. Conveniently located in walking distance to Civic and Lonsdale St restaurants and cafes."

Reviewed on 18 July 2026

Avenue Hotel Canberra
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Our guide on where to stay in Parkes

Find the best Parkes areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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