Deakin

Canberra

Royal Australian Mint as well as a small group of people
Royal Australian Mint as well as an individual child
Royal Australian Mint
Royal Australian Mint which includes heritage elements and signage
Royal Australian Mint

South-west of Capital Hill, find wide leafy streets with embassies, cosy cafés and natural reserves. Also learn how Australian dollar coins are made. 

Drive down Deakin’s peaceful boulevards past one international embassy or high commission after another. The suburb borders on stately Capital Hill, the location of Australia’s Parliament House and the centre of the nation’s political life. These institutions spread into the more residential parts of the city alongside other attractions of Deakin.

Visit the Royal Australian Mint where the robot, known as Titan, makes coins to circulate around Australia. Every piece of the country’s currency is made here. Find out more about local money at the Mint’s National Coin Collection. Exhibitions are full of audio-visual content and information, including behind-the-scenes films revealing the fascinating way in which these ordinary objects circulate. The mint is especially popular for families. Press your own $1 coin at the Coin Shop.

Relax in a small patch of green at Latrobe Park. This borders the much larger Red Hill Nature Park, where you can walk among trees blooming with native flowers, find pieces of ancient volcanic stone and look for rare Perunga grasshoppers jumping about. Hike or drive to the central lookout for a wonderful view of this unique city. Play a round of golf at the spacious Federal Golf Club and dodge kangaroos looking for food near the river, in the shade of eucalypts.

Admire gorgeous artworks at Beaver Galleries, a private gallery featuring Australian artists. Find paintings, sculpture, ceramics and jewellery and investigate the revolving exhibitions. Enjoy lunch at the gallery’s lovely Palette Café and browse the stylish gift shop.

Find most of Deakin’s commercial activity and essential services, including a major hospital, in the vicinity of the Royal Australian Mint. More cafés and restaurants are located just off Hopetoun Circuit. At the edge of Capital Hill, get a glimpse of the Prime Minister’s Lodge, one of the traditional residences of Australia’s political leader. Public buses make regular stops along the major streets in Deakin. The suburb’s neighbours to the south are Curtin and Hughes.


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Top hotels in Deakin

Deco Hotel

Deco Hotel

4 out of 5
214 Northbourne Avenue, Braddon, Braddon, ACT
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
Comfortable atmosphere - great vibe
"We had a good stay at Deco Hotel. The overall experience was pleasant; clean rooms, comfortable atmosphere, and a nice vibe throughout. The staff were friendly and helpful, and if we needed anything, it taken care of efficiently. While we didn’t run into anything extraordinary, it was a solid and ..."

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Deco Hotel
The Sebel Canberra Civic

The Sebel Canberra Civic

4.5 out of 5
197 LONDON CIRCUIT, Canberra, ACT
The price is P5,129 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
P5,129
P5,642 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (861 reviews)
"Thanks so much to the staff for going above and beyond with their friendly and approachable service"

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

The Sebel Canberra Civic
ibis Styles Canberra

ibis Styles Canberra

3 out of 5
203 Goyder Street, Narrabundah, ACT
The price is P4,829 per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
P4,829
P5,312 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
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 (1,003 reviews)
"Clean comfortable place to spend the night. Stayed for two nights with children to visit the surrounding area."

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2025

ibis Styles Canberra
QT Canberra

QT Canberra

4 out of 5
1 London Circuit, Canberra, ACT
The price is P5,710 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
P5,710
P6,281 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"I had such a lovely stay at the Qt Canberra hotel! The staff were so friendly, the rooms were so nice, and the food was excellent! I would highly recommend staying here."

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2025

QT Canberra
Avenue Hotel Canberra

Avenue Hotel Canberra

5 out of 5
80 Northbourne Avenue, Braddon, ACT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P5,741 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
P5,741
P6,315 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Great position and facilities"

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

Avenue Hotel Canberra
ibis Styles Canberra Eaglehawk

ibis Styles Canberra Eaglehawk

4 out of 5
1222 Federal Highway Service Road, Sutton, NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P4,016 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
P4,016
P4,418 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star resort in Sutton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"The rooms were up to its standard, needs a little fixing but everything else was great plus free parking"

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

ibis Styles Canberra Eaglehawk
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Melbourne showing a city, heritage architecture and a square or plaza

Yarralumla

Unique features of Yarralumla include the restaurants and art galleries. Make a stop by Royal Canberra Golf Club or Lake Burley Griffin while you're exploring the area.

Yarralumla
Parliament House featuring an administrative buidling

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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.

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Manuka Shopping Centre showing autumn leaves

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If you're spending some time in Manuka, Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval are top sights worth seeing.

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Barton

Travelers come to Barton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Lake Burley Griffin and Greek Orthodox Church of St Nicholas while you're in town.

Barton
National Portrait Gallery showing art and modern architecture

Parkes

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Parkes. You might want to make time for a stop at National Portrait Gallery or High Court of Australia.

Parkes
Kingston featuring a bridge and modern architecture

Kingston

Kingston is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to The Cusack Centre or Lake Burley Griffin.

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