South Canberra

Travel Guide

Melbourne featuring a city, a square or plaza and heritage architecture
Australian Capital Territory showing autumn leaves and a park
Royal Australian Mint showing interior views
Royal Australian Mint showing interior views
Parliament House showing interior views, modern architecture and an administrative buidling

Where to stay in South Canberra

Kingston featuring modern architecture and a bridge

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 featuring an administrative buidling

Capital Hill

4/5(8 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 showing fall colors

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 showing fall colors

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 RM248 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
RM248
RM272 total
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 (1,001 reviews)
"Friendly staff. Web site advertised over 200 in house movies but staff informed movies not available and also free to air channels 10 sbs and abc not available on tv. Room clean but had scuff marks on walls and doors."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

ibis Styles Canberra
Rydges Canberra

Rydges Canberra

4 out of 5
Corner Canberra Ave & National Circuit, Forrest, ACT
The price is RM377 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
RM377
RM414 total
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! (801 reviews)
"Nice stay"

Reviewed on 2 Oct 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 RM576 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
RM576
RM634 total
19 Oct - 20 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! (1,003 reviews)
"Very nice well go again"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 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! (1,576 reviews)
"Well located close to shops, well presented. Very clean, shame the bed was so small."

Reviewed on 29 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! (1,266 reviews)
"Initially unable to check in, email of process would have been helpful. Needed a table and chairs in the room to make the most of the kitchen. Otherwise comfortable stay. Location good, near golf course and not too far from centre. Free parking a bonus."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Abode Narrabundah
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Popular places to visit

Parliament House

Parliament House

Admire the scale, architecture and artwork of the building where Australia’s politicians make the big decisions.

Parliament House
National Gallery of Australia featuring interior views

National Gallery of Australia

Australia’s national gallery has objects from across Asia and the Pacific, European and American works, and indigenous, colonial and contemporary Australian art.

National Gallery of Australia
Questacon

Questacon

Join the kids for a day of learning about the wonders of science and technology at Australia’s national science centre.

Questacon
Old Parliament House

Old Parliament House

Tour this building to see where Australian politicians met and debated for over 60 years and learn about the history and workings of Australian democracy.

Old Parliament House
Manuka Shopping Centre showing street scenes and fall colors

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 which includes interior views as well as a large group of people

Royal Australian Mint

Visit the building where every single coin in the country is made, learn about the production process and browse through a huge collection of coins.

Royal Australian Mint

Things to do

Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course

Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course

RM105
per child
Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course
Canberra Floriade Tour

Canberra Floriade Tour

RM524
per adult
Canberra Floriade Tour
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

RM191
per adult
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage Walking Tour

Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage Walking Tour

RM180
per adult
Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage Walking Tour
Canberra: Best of Wildlife Tour

Canberra: Kangaroos and Koala Experience Tour

RM374
per adult
Canberra: Kangaroos and Koala Experience Tour
Women's History Walking Tour with Local Guide

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

RM180
per adult
Badass Women of Canberra: Meet the Women Who Shaped the Nation
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