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
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
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
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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
Rydges Canberra

Rydges Canberra

4 out of 5
Corner Canberra Ave & National Circuit, Forrest, ACT
The price is NZ$165 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$165
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (738 reviews)
"Charged a parking fee and didn't believe it was right."

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 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$215 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$215
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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! (1,003 reviews)
No Surprises - A Good Hotel
"Two night stay during school holidays. We enjoyed the classy hotel ambience and facilities. A good location and overall very positive experience."

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025

Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt
Burbury Hotel & Apartments

Burbury Hotel & Apartments

4 out of 5
1 Burbury Close, Canberra, Barton, ACT
The price is NZ$205 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$205
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"Breakfast buffet included in the package was horrendously crowded with narrow access between food stations, plates and cutlery hard to find, food unappealing."

Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025

Burbury Hotel & Apartments
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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! (1,566 reviews)
"Great apartments, helpful service"

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025

Pinnacle Apartments
Griffith Studio Canberra - free parking

Griffith Studio Canberra - free parking

3 out of 5
47 McMillan Cres, Griffith, ACT
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Canberra. Enjoy free parking, laundry facilities, and a pillow menu. Popular attractions National Gallery of Australia and Canberra ...
8/10 Very Good! (4 reviews)
"Good location for my needs Could do with updating bathroom and air conditioning"

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2025

Griffith Studio Canberra - free parking
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! (1,257 reviews)
"Overal a good apartment style hotel room"

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Abode Narrabundah
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Popular places to visit

Parliament House

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.

Parliament House
National Gallery of Australia which includes interior views

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.

National Gallery of Australia
Questacon

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.

Questacon
Old Parliament House

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.

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

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.

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

Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

NZ$75
per adult
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
Private Canberra Day Tour from Sydney

Private Canberra Day Tour from Sydney

NZ$1,955
per adult
Private Canberra Day Tour from Sydney
Canberra: Best of Wildlife Tour

Canberra: Best of Wildlife Tour

NZ$147
per adult
Canberra: Best of Wildlife Tour
Full-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman /w lunch

Full-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman /w lunch

NZ$280
per adult
Full-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman /w lunch
Women's History Walking Tour with Local Guide

Badass Women of Canberra: Meet the Women Who Shaped the Nation

NZ$71
per adult
Badass Women of Canberra: Meet the Women Who Shaped the Nation
From Canberra: Murrumbateman Wineries Full-Day Tour

From Canberra: Murrumbateman Wineries Full-Day Tour

NZ$280
per adult
From Canberra: Murrumbateman Wineries Full-Day Tour
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Cities near South Canberra

Parliament House which includes landscape views and an administrative building

Canberra