South Canberra

Travel Guide

Melbourne showing a city, heritage architecture and a square or plaza
Australian Capital Territory featuring a garden and fall colors
Royal Australian Mint showing interior views
Royal Australian Mint which includes interior views
Parliament House featuring interior views, modern architecture and an administrative buidling

Where to stay in South Canberra

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.

Kingston
Parliament House featuring an administrative buidling

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 National Archives of Australia might round out your trip.

Capital Hill
Manuka Shopping Centre showing autumn leaves

Manuka

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

Manuka
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Narrabundah

You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Narrabundah and you might want to plan a stop by Capital Public Golf Course and The Cusack Centre while you're in 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 neighborhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Manuka Shopping Centre or Manuka Oval.

Forrest
Manuka Shopping Centre showing autumn leaves

Griffith

Griffith is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval while in the area.

Griffith
ibis Styles Canberra

ibis Styles Canberra

3 out of 5
203 Goyder Street, Narrabundah, ACT
The price is P3,405 per night from Oct 9 to Oct 10
P3,405
P3,745 total
Oct 9 - Oct 10
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 (1,001 reviews)
"Friendly staff. Web site advertised over 200 in house movies but staff informed movies not available and also free to air channels 10 sbs and abc not available on tv. Room clean but had scuff marks on walls and doors."

Reviewed on Oct 2, 2025

ibis Styles Canberra
Rydges Canberra

Rydges Canberra

4 out of 5
Corner Canberra Ave & National Circuit, Forrest, ACT
The price is P5,177 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
P5,177
P5,695 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
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! (801 reviews)
"Nice stay"

Reviewed on Oct 2, 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 P7,922 per night from Oct 6 to Oct 7
P7,922
P8,714 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Overall it was a good stay. It is a historic building so it felt like walking into the movie set of “The Shining”"

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2025

Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt
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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! (1,576 reviews)
"Well located close to shops, well presented. Very clean, shame the bed was so small."

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

Pinnacle Apartments
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! (1,073 reviews)
Accessible family stay
"Great location, short walk to the shops and pub for a great meal. We had a 2 bedroom accessible apartment on the ground floor. Just enough space for 4 adults Full kitchen, very well equipped, plus a washer and dryer The bedrooms dont really offer enough circulation space if you are a full time wheelchair ..."

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025

Manuka Park Apartments
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! (1,265 reviews)
Travelling with Pet
"Hi, we were travelling with our Samoyed. Stay went very well and Malibu was most welcome."

Reviewed on Sep 1, 2025

Abode Narrabundah
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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 which includes fall colors and street scenes

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 showing 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

Full-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman /w lunch

Full-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman /w lunch

P9,903
per adult
Full-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman /w lunch
Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course

Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course

P1,453
per child
Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course
Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage Walking Tour

Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage Walking Tour

P2,485
per adult
Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage Walking Tour
From Canberra: Murrumbateman Wineries Full-Day Tour

From Canberra: Murrumbateman Wineries Full-Day Tour

P9,903
per adult
From Canberra: Murrumbateman Wineries Full-Day Tour
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

P2,638
per adult
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
Delight your senses with a $20 shopping voucher

Ultimate Museum Experience | Dine + Tour + Shop (1pm daily)

P2,371
per adult
Ultimate Museum Experience | Dine + Tour + Shop (1pm daily)
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