Parkes
Canberra
Popular places to visit
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.
Questacon
Join the kids for a day of learning about the wonders of science and technology at Australia’s national science centre.
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.
Commonwealth Park
After visiting Commonwealth Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Canberra. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
National Capital Exhibition
See the fascinating history of Canberra laid out for you through engaging and interactive exhibits in this modern, family-friendly museum.
National Library of Australia
Explore the collections of Australia’s biggest reference library to find books from all over the world, early European maps and documents from the first explorers.
Things to do
Personalised Sightseeing in Canberra, with John
Canberra:National Museum of Australia First Australians Tour
Top hotels in Parkes
Rydges Canberra
While it is a bit worn out the bed was very comfortable, the aircon worked well (it was humid for Canberra) Staff were thoughtful and kind and the shower was great.
Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026
Forrest Hotel and Apartments
This is a motel, not a hotel. The photos on the property's listing don't accurately represent the actual property. It is generally clean but I found a couple of long hairs in my bed, and the grout on the shower floor is dirty or discolored, and the shelf in the bathroom was loose, causing items to ...
Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026
The Sebel Canberra Civic
Hussain and Nepalese girl were great . Thanks to both of them for looking after me . The Asian guy was extremely rude and rolling eyes
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026
Novotel Canberra
Room was ok bit drab but nice to have a balcony
Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026
Deco Hotel
Tops!
Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026
Pavilion on Northbourne
relaxed area in the attrium area nice place to have a drink and relax
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Parkes
Barton
Travelers come to Barton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Lake Burley Griffin and Merchant Navy Memorial while you're in town.
Capital Hill
The abundant dining options and interesting museums are top of the list for many visitors to Capital Hill. A stop by Parliament House or Old Parliament House might round out your trip.
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 Lake Burley Griffin or The Cusack Centre.
City East
While visiting City East, you might make a stop by sights like Civic Square and Canberra Theatre Centre.
Northern Canberra
Northern Canberra is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights in the area like Canberra Museum and Gallery and Civic Square.
Manuka
If you're spending some time in Manuka, Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval are top sights worth seeing.
