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 showing 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 which includes autumn colours

Manuka

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

Manuka
Parliament House showing an administrative building

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 The Cusack Centre and Manuka Oval 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 which includes 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 RM386 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
RM386
RM425 total
10 Aug - 11 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! (732 reviews)
"Stay was comfortable, convenient and enjoyable"

Reviewed on 3 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 RM501 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
RM501
RM551 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Great position. Great breakfast. Friendly staff. Good sized rooms"

Reviewed on 8 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 RM430 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
RM430
RM473 total
3 Aug - 4 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! (1,004 reviews)
Friendly reception
"Receptionist Emma was extremely nice & friendly, very impressed."

Reviewed on 7 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! (1,563 reviews)
Large apartment close to facilities
"Well located an easy 5 minute walk to shops and restaurants in Kingston and Manuka. Can also walk to the lake and Parliamentary Triangle in 15 min. Easy free parking. Large and well-equipped unit, quiet area. Main room is well heated but bedrooms a little cold in the winter. Good value"

Reviewed on 1 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
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! (1,063 reviews)
"Comfortable stay, the bed was super nice. Close to shops and restaurants and to tourist sites"

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2025

Manuka Park Apartments
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Popular places to visit

Parliament House

Parliament House

4.5/5(17 reviews)

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

4.5/5(4 reviews)

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

5/5(1 review)

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

4.5/5(5 reviews)

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

4/5(3 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 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

Wall of Remembrance

Canberra Day Trip from Sydney

RM551
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Canberra Day Trip from Sydney
Canberra: Best of Wildlife Tour

Canberra: Best of Wildlife Tour

RM374
per adult
Canberra: Best of Wildlife 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
3 Hour Historical Tour of Canberra on VR BUS for Schools

3 Hour Historical Tour of Canberra on VR BUS for Schools

RM1,596
per traveller
3 Hour Historical Tour of Canberra on VR BUS for Schools
Canberra: Electric Picnic Boat Rental

Canberra: Electric Picnic Boat Rental

RM429
per traveller
Canberra: Electric Picnic Boat Rental
Full Day Private Shore Tour in Canberra

Full Day Private Tour in Canberra from Canberra hotels

RM1,400
per adult
Full Day Private Tour in Canberra from Canberra hotels
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