Watson Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Australian national parliament house in Canberra

Activities

Captain Cook Memorial Water Jet

Canberra Day Tour - all major Attractions, no entry fees.

NZ$83
per adult
Canberra Day Tour - all major Attractions, no entry fees.
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$228
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
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$72
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$72
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$83
per adult
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
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Our pick of the best Watson Hotel Deals

ibis budget Canberra

ibis budget Canberra

3 out of 5
15 Tay Street Watson ACT
The price is NZ$96 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
NZ$96
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
ibis budget Canberra
Canberra Park Motel

Canberra Park Motel

2 out of 5
11 Aspinall Street Watson ACT
The price is NZ$166 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$166
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and housekeeping. Popular attractions Capital Region Farmers Market and EPIC are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"Enjoyable stay"

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Canberra Park Motel
Rydges Canberra

Rydges Canberra

4 out of 5
Corner Canberra Ave & National Circuit Forrest ACT
The price is NZ$182 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
NZ$182
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
Rydges Canberra
Canberra Accommodation Centre

Canberra Accommodation Centre

2 out of 5
210 Northbourne Ave Braddon ACT
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$63 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
NZ$63
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 meeting rooms. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall value in their reviews. ...
Canberra Accommodation Centre
The Sebel Canberra Civic

The Sebel Canberra Civic

4.5 out of 5
197 LONDON CIRCUIT Canberra ACT
The price is NZ$182 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$182
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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
Avenue Hotel Canberra

Avenue Hotel Canberra

5 out of 5
80 Northbourne Avenue Braddon ACT
The price is NZ$232 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$232
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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! (1,003 reviews)
"We stayed in an accessible room and it was a good size and well thought out. Room door was not too heavy unlike other hotels, and position was good relative to lift. Breakfast was a well provisioned buffet. Coffee was only a coffee machine so we went out for that. A Bircher muesli option was the ..."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Avenue Hotel Canberra
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Our guide on where to stay in Watson

Find the best Watson 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.

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 Ainslie Arts Centre or Gorman Arts Centre might round out your trip.

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.

A modern building with a unique triangular roof and a flagpole.

Queanbeyan

Visitors to Queanbeyan enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, The Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre is worth a stop.

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