South Canberra
Travel Guide
Visit South Canberra
Where to stay in South Canberra
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.
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.
Manuka
If you're spending some time in Manuka, Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval are top sights worth seeing.
Narrabundah
You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Narrabundah and you might want to plan a stop by Manuka Oval and Manuka Shopping Centre while you're in the area.
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.
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.
Rydges Canberra
Hot tub was good, the Sauna especially nice. Room was comfortable and quiet. The breakfast was good - it was good to have poached eggs as one option. The secure parking was ideal.
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025
ibis Styles Canberra
Everything perfect!
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025
Forrest Hotel and Apartments
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Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025
Abode Narrabundah
Friendly staff. Room sparkling clean. Very comfortable bed. Washing machine and dryer in the room was very convenient and clean.
Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025
Pinnacle Apartments
Great stay. Very spacious 3 bedroom apartment. Had everything you need. Easy off street parking. Very close to the Kingston Hotel for meals etc. would defintely recommend
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
Manuka Park Apartments
Good location and freshly rejuvenated. Parking was hard and we had some broken furniture in the room but it was replaced promptly.
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025
Popular places to visit
Parliament House
Admire the scale, architecture and artwork of the building where Australia’s politicians make the big decisions.
Questacon
Join the kids for a day of learning about the wonders of science and technology at Australia’s national science centre.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
Ultimate Museum Experience | Dine + Tour + Shop (1pm daily)
Ultimate Museum Experience | Tour + Dine + Shop (10am daily)
