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
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
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
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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
Rydges Canberra

Rydges Canberra

4 out of 5
Corner Canberra Ave & National Circuit, Forrest, ACT
The price is RM396 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
RM396
RM436 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (761 reviews)
"Comfortable bed and nice room. Couldn't adjust air conditioning so had a very warm sleep and felt claustrophobic. Other than that a beautiful building and easy parking."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Rydges Canberra
ibis Styles Canberra

ibis Styles Canberra

3 out of 5
203 Goyder Street, Narrabundah, ACT
The price is RM364 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
RM364
RM401 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
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 (1,002 reviews)
"Great place to stop on drive to the snow. They serve breakfast from 6:30, so you can eat and still be in Jindabyne for 9am."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

ibis Styles Canberra
Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt

Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt

5 out of 5
Commonwealth Avenue, Yarralumla, ACT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM533 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
RM533
RM586 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Great staff beautiful hotel"

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt
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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! (1,260 reviews)
"Overal a good apartment style hotel room"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Abode Narrabundah
Oxley Court Serviced Apartments

Oxley Court Serviced Apartments

4 out of 5
9 Dawes Street, Griffith, ACT
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (582 reviews)
"Pretty good maintenance, tidy, clean and confortable…..I just wanna let an advice, it would be better get Netflix or any streaming platform on the tv, or at least the option to put your own account, because was block that opción on the tv. Thanks!"

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Oxley Court Serviced Apartments
Adina Serviced Apartments Canberra Kingston

Adina Serviced Apartments Canberra Kingston

3.5 out of 5
11 Giles Street, Griffith, ACT
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, a sauna, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions National Gallery of Australia ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (870 reviews)
"Lovely garden and a quiet stay. The rooms were exceptionally clean and spacious. The indoor pool was much enjoyed by the kids"

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

Adina Serviced Apartments Canberra Kingston
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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

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
Canberra: Majura Pines Tree Ropes Course

Canberra: Majura Pines Tree Ropes Course

RM191
per adult
Canberra: Majura Pines Tree Ropes Course
Canberra: Best of Wildlife Tour

Canberra: Kangaroos and Koala Experience Tour

RM374
per adult
Canberra: Kangaroos and Koala Experience Tour
Dine at the Museum's stunning Cafe

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

RM172
per adult
Ultimate Museum Experience | Tour + Dine + Shop (10am daily)
Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course

Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course

RM105
per child
Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course
Private Canberra Day Tour from Sydney

Private Canberra Day Tour from Sydney

RM4,968
per adult
Private Canberra Day Tour from Sydney
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