South Canberra Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Melbourne showing night scenes, heritage architecture and a city
Australian Capital Territory showing a garden and autumn colours
Royal Australian Mint featuring interior views
Royal Australian Mint featuring interior views
Parliament House showing interior views, an administrative building and modern architecture

Where to stay in South Canberra

Kingston which includes a bridge and modern architecture

Kingston

Kingston is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to The Cusack Centre and Lake Burley Griffin while you're in town.

Kingston
Parliament House which includes an administrative building

Capital Hill

4.5/5(1,004 area reviews)

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.

Capital Hill
Manuka Shopping Centre featuring autumn colours

Manuka

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

Manuka
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Narrabundah

Visitors to Narrabundah appreciate its restaurants. A visit to Capital Public Golf Course and The Cusack Centre might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

Narrabundah
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Forrest

Check out the restaurants, shopping and forests while spending some time in Forrest. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Manuka Shopping Centre or Manuka Oval.

Forrest
Manuka Shopping Centre featuring autumn colours

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.

Griffith
ibis Styles Canberra

ibis Styles Canberra

3 out of 5
203 Goyder Street, Narrabundah, ACT
The price is NZ$111 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$111
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
6.6/10 (1,018 reviews)
"Stayed in a family room and worth for the price. Highly recommended."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

ibis Styles Canberra
Rydges Canberra

Rydges Canberra

4 out of 5
Corner Canberra Ave & National Circuit, Forrest, ACT
The price is NZ$169 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$169
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
7.6/10 Good! (799 reviews)
"Really good service and nice room"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Rydges Canberra
Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt

Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt

5 out of 5
Commonwealth Avenue, Yarralumla, ACT
The price is NZ$259 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
NZ$259
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Overall it was a good stay. It is a historic building so it felt like walking into the movie set of “The Shining”"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt
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Pinnacle Apartments

Pinnacle Apartments

4 out of 5
11 Ovens Street, Griffith, ACT
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,575 reviews)
"Clean place. Some cookwear needs to be replaced due to old and worn. Close to shops and restaurants"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Pinnacle Apartments
Manuka Park Apartments

Manuka Park Apartments

4 out of 5
1 Oxley St Griffith, Griffith, ACT
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,073 reviews)
Accessible family stay
"Great location, short walk to the shops and pub for a great meal. We had a 2 bedroom accessible apartment on the ground floor. Just enough space for 4 adults Full kitchen, very well equipped, plus a washer and dryer The bedrooms dont really offer enough circulation space if you are a full time wheelchair ..."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Manuka Park Apartments
Abode Narrabundah

Abode Narrabundah

4 out of 5
61 Jerrabomberra Avenue, Narrabundah, ACT
Stay at this 4-star golf aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a business center. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the property condition ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,265 reviews)
Travelling with Pet
"Hi, we were travelling with our Samoyed. Stay went very well and Malibu was most welcome."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025

Abode Narrabundah
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Popular places to visit

Parliament House

Parliament House

4.5/5(872 reviews)

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.

Parliament House
National Gallery of Australia which includes interior views

National Gallery of Australia

4.5/5(871 reviews)

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.

National Gallery of Australia
Questacon

Questacon

4.5/5(448 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.

Questacon
Old Parliament House

Old Parliament House

4.5/5(395 reviews)

As the building most associated with political power in Australia, treading its one-time corridors of power can be both educational and a little thrilling.

Old Parliament House
Manuka Shopping Centre showing street scenes and autumn leaves

Manuka Shopping Centre

4/5(422 reviews)

Make a stop at this suburban shopping oasis in Canberra’s inner south region, for gourmet foods, fashion, coffee and specialty stores.

Manuka Shopping Centre
Royal Australian Mint showing interior views as well as a large group of people

Royal Australian Mint

Visit the birthplace of every single coin in the country – it's an insightful learning experience for the whole family.

Royal Australian Mint

Activities

Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course

Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course

NZ$43
per child
Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course
Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage Walking Tour

Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage Walking Tour

NZ$73
per adult
Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage Walking Tour
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

NZ$78
per adult
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
Dine at the Museum's stunning Cafe

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

NZ$70
per adult
Ultimate Museum Experience | Tour + Dine + Shop (10am daily)
AIS Tour

Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour

NZ$24
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour
Women's History Walking Tour with Local Guide

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
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Cities near South Canberra

Parliament House which includes landscape views and an administrative building

Canberra