Macquarie Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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 which includes 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
Australian War Memorial

Australian War Memorial

Wander the halls of this monument to learn about the battles fought by Australians, see military hardware and admire artworks.

Australian War Memorial
Questacon

Questacon

Join the kids for a day of learning about the wonders of science and technology at Australia’s national science centre.

Questacon
National Museum of Australia which includes interior views

National Museum of Australia

Explore the vast collection of Aboriginal art and artefacts, learn about the country’s colonial past, and see maps, vehicles, weapons and jewellery.

National Museum of Australia
Melbourne showing night scenes, heritage architecture and a city

Lake Burley Griffin

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Burley Griffin during your travels in Canberra. Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's restaurants.

Lake Burley Griffin

Activities

Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

AU$69
per adult
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
Canberra: Best of Wildlife Tour

Canberra: Kangaroos and Koala Experience Tour

AU$135
per adult
Canberra: Kangaroos and Koala Experience Tour
Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course

Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course

AU$38
per child
Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course
Contentious Character Urban Winery Fyshwick

2 People - Premium Wine Tasting Experience and 2-Course Lunch

AU$270
per adult
2 People - Premium Wine Tasting Experience and 2-Course Lunch
Discover Gems of Canberra: Private Full-Day Tour

Discover Gems of Canberra: Private Full-Day Tour

AU$3,372
per adult
Discover Gems of Canberra: Private Full-Day Tour
Building + Architecture Tour

Building + Architecture Tour | 10am Daily

AU$20
per adult
Building + Architecture Tour | 10am Daily
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Our pick of the best Macquarie Hotel Deals

Rydges Canberra

Rydges Canberra

4 out of 5
Corner Canberra Ave & National Circuit, Forrest, ACT
The price is AU$169 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
AU$169
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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! (784 reviews)
"Staff were fabulous. Very helpful and friendly. Price of the room was very reasonable. The rooms are huge."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Rydges Canberra
Deco Hotel

Deco Hotel

4 out of 5
214 Northbourne Avenue, Braddon, Braddon, ACT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$143 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$143
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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! (1,011 reviews)
"Quiet, comfortable"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Deco Hotel
QT Canberra

QT Canberra

4 out of 5
1 London Circuit, Canberra, ACT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$160 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$160
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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! (1,010 reviews)
"Front desk staff were friendly, restaurant staff were polite but not warm or overly welcoming. The room was comfortable however the dooner cover kept seperating from the dooner, the bathroom exhaust fan didn't seem to cope with steam, the bathroom door did not close properly which meant my toddler ..."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

QT Canberra
Pavilion on Northbourne

Pavilion on Northbourne

4.5 out of 5
242 Northbourne Avenue, Dickson, ACT
The price is AU$122 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
AU$122
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,186 reviews)
"Food was awesome, reception very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Pavilion on Northbourne
The Sebel Canberra Civic

The Sebel Canberra Civic

4.5 out of 5
197 LONDON CIRCUIT, Canberra, ACT
The price is AU$152 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
AU$152
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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! (897 reviews)
"Clean room. Bathroom essentials replenished regularly. Kitchen essentials e.g. milk replenished reqularly. Didn't have much interaction with staff. Didn't feel much warmth from people at front desk."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

The Sebel Canberra Civic
Avenue Hotel Canberra

Avenue Hotel Canberra

5 out of 5
80 Northbourne Avenue, Braddon, ACT
The price is AU$189 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
AU$189
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Stay was comfortable, room very spa ious comfortable bed, quiet room. Staff fine, not overly friendly or helpful was charged for parking however never mentioned there was a charhr"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Avenue Hotel Canberra
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Other neighbourhoods around Macquarie

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Belconnen

Unique features of Belconnen include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Bimbi Beach or Bargang while you're exploring the area.

Belconnen
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Bruce

You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Bruce. You might want to make time for a stop at Australian Institute of Sport or Canberra Stadium.

Bruce
Acton featuring a city and modern architecture

Acton

Unique features of Acton include the restaurants and gardens. Make a stop by CSIRO Discovery Centre or National Museum of Australia while you're exploring the area.

Acton
Melbourne showing night scenes, heritage architecture and a city

Yarralumla

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.

Yarralumla
Australian War Memorial showing a memorial and flowers

Canberra City Centre

4/5(1,992 area reviews)

The ample dining options and fantastic lake views are top of the list for many visitors to Canberra City Centre. A stop by Canberra Museum and Gallery or Canberra Theatre Centre might round out your trip.

Canberra City Centre
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Dickson

Dickson is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Dickson Shops, a top place to visit in the area.

Dickson

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