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
The price is P7,234 per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
P7,234
P7,958 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,008 reviews)
"They have Bentspoke beer and great room layout"

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

Deco Hotel
The Sebel Canberra Civic

The Sebel Canberra Civic

4.5 out of 5
197 LONDON CIRCUIT, Canberra, ACT
The price is P5,111 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P5,111
P5,622 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
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! (870 reviews)
"Very central to what we needed to do."

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2025

The Sebel Canberra Civic
QT Canberra

QT Canberra

4 out of 5
1 London Circuit, Canberra, ACT
The price is P5,708 per night from Aug 21 to Aug 22
P5,708
P6,279 total
Aug 21 - Aug 22
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Food was terrible, certainly would not recommend and would not eat there again. Great ambience but that was it which was a real shame."

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

QT Canberra
ibis Styles Canberra

ibis Styles Canberra

3 out of 5
203 Goyder Street, Narrabundah, ACT
The price is P4,918 per night from Aug 20 to Aug 21
P4,918
P5,410 total
Aug 20 - Aug 21
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 (1,004 reviews)
"Thank you for a comfortable friendly stay"

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025

ibis Styles 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 P5,719 per night from Sep 14 to Sep 15
P5,719
P6,291 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Perfectly located for Canberra Civic and all it offers. Huge apartment style accommodation with a kitchen and all utensils."

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2025

Avenue Hotel Canberra
ibis Styles Canberra Eaglehawk

ibis Styles Canberra Eaglehawk

4 out of 5
1222 Federal Highway Service Road, Sutton, NSW
The price is P4,001 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P4,001
P4,401 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
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! (999 reviews)
"Great service"

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025

ibis Styles Canberra Eaglehawk
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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.

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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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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.

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