South Canberra Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South Canberra
Where to stay in South Canberra
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.
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.
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.
Capital Hill
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.
Manuka
While visiting Manuka, you might make a stop by sights like Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval.
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.
ibis Styles Canberra
Generally clean enough however place is looking a bit tired.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Forrest Hotel and Apartments
Clean room and value for money. Quiet location and easy to get around Forrest and close suburbs
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Rydges Canberra
I did not take breakfast
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Abode Narrabundah
Clean room
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Pinnacle Apartments
Great stay. Very spacious 3 bedroom apartment. Had everything you need. Easy off street parking. Very close to the Kingston Hotel for meals etc. would defintely recommend
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Manuka Park Apartments
Good location and freshly rejuvenated. Parking was hard and we had some broken furniture in the room but it was replaced promptly.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Popular places to visit
Parliament House
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.
Questacon
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.
National Gallery of Australia
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.
Old Parliament House
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.
Manuka Shopping Centre
Make a stop at this suburban shopping oasis in Canberra’s inner south region, for gourmet foods, fashion, coffee and specialty stores.
Royal Australian Mint
Visit the birthplace of every single coin in the country – it's an insightful learning experience for the whole family.
Activities
Ultimate Museum Experience | Tour + Dine + Shop (10am daily)
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour
Badass Women of Canberra: Meet the Women Who Shaped the Nation
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