Gordon Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Canberra Centre
During your trip to Canberra, you can do some window-shopping at Canberra Centre. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Australian National University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Australian National University during your travels in Canberra. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Parliament House
Admire the scale, architecture and artwork of the building where Australia’s politicians make the big decisions.
Australian War Memorial
Wander the halls of this monument to learn about the battles fought by Australians, see military hardware and admire artworks.
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.
Activities
Canberra Discovery Tour - Australia's Capital by Gray Line Sydney
Personalised Sightseeing in Canberra, with John
Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour
National Museum of Australia: Ultimate Museum Experience
Our pick of the best Gordon Hotel Deals
Forrest Hotel and Apartments
Comfortable basic motel in Forrest. Clean, comfortable bed, well located just 10 minutes walk to Manuka and restaurants. Supplied some crockery and cutlery which was useful.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
The Sebel Canberra Civic
If you have a car, drive in to drop your bags and check in. Then drive to the loal car park. You can walk back through the Canberra Centre shopping Centre if its cold or raining.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Rydges Canberra
This hotel is now getting a little dated. My shower wa pretty old. The reality is that it was cheap to stay here and for the cost it was excellent. I am happy to have affordable nice accomodation. At the end of the day it is somewhere to sleep. The breakfast was dry md pretty ordinary.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Pavilion on Northbourne
Clean and great service buffet breakfast good enough
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Deco Hotel
Great property, central to all attractions
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Avenue Hotel Canberra
Apartment very comfy and great location. Breakfast is adequate and is somewhat disorganized, there don’t appear to be to be enough staff. On busy weekends it gets a bit chaotic. I will definitely stay at the Avenue again, but will go out for breakfast or self cater.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gordon
Phillip
Uncover some of the top draws of Phillip like its shopping and restaurants. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, stop by Canberra Nature Park or Oakey Hill Nature Reserve.
Narrabundah
Visitors to Narrabundah appreciate its restaurants. A visit to Manuka Oval and Manuka Shopping Centre might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.
Griffith
Griffith is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval while you're in town.
Manuka
While visiting Manuka, you might make a stop by sights like Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval.
Kingston
Kingston is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Lake Burley Griffin and The Cusack Centre 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 National Archives of Australia might round out your trip.
