Manuka Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Manuka Shopping Centre featuring autumn colours
Manuka Shopping Centre showing street scenes and autumn leaves
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Popular places to visit

Manuka Shopping Centre showing street scenes and autumn leaves

Manuka Shopping Centre

4/5(422 reviews)

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
Parliament House

Parliament House

4.5/5(872 reviews)

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

4.5/5(871 reviews)

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

5/5(1,044 reviews)

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

4.5/5(448 reviews)

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

4.5/5(659 reviews)

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

Activities

Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage Walking Tour

Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage

AU$65
per adult
Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage
AIS Tour

Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour

AU$21
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour
Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course

Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course

AU$38
per child
Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course
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
Building + Architecture Tour

Building + Architecture Tour | 10am Daily

AU$20
per adult
Building + Architecture Tour | 10am Daily
Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman

Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman

AU$209
per adult
Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman
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Our pick of the best Manuka Hotel Deals

Ramada by Wyndham Diplomat Canberra

Ramada by Wyndham Diplomat Canberra

4 out of 5
2 Hely St. cnr. Canberra Ave., Griffith, ACT
The price is AU$179 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$179
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"The room we were given had such an overwhelming smell of odour chemicals on entering the room. Also had the shower over the bath. We were given another room which was the Boardroom. Super big and fun with the Presidental desk and chair, The ensuite was tiny for such a grand room. We paid for breakfast ..."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Diplomat Canberra
East Hotel

East Hotel

4.5 out of 5
69 Canberra Avenue, Griffith, ACT
The price is AU$213 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$213
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Only issue was the airconditioning. It was a bit warm and pad in room said 18 degrees. Checked with reception and told, they control settings and was 20 degress and only activated with movement. That explained we hot at night, no movement and no airconditiing. Asked to adjust to 18 and stay on. However, ..."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

East Hotel
Pinnacle Apartments

Pinnacle Apartments

4 out of 5
11 Ovens Street, Griffith, ACT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$166 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$166
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,579 reviews)
"Amazing comfortable beds and bedding and while unit was very homely the only fault was that even thou it wasn't summer there isn't an a/c unit in the main bedroom,only a pedestal fan, it was 29 degrees and felt hot,I'd hate to think how hot it would get in that bedroom in a 35 degree plus day!!"

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Pinnacle Apartments
Manuka Park Apartments

Manuka Park Apartments

4 out of 5
1 Oxley St Griffith, Griffith, ACT
The price is AU$176 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$176
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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 23 Sept 2025

Manuka Park Apartments
Oxley Court Serviced Apartments

Oxley Court Serviced Apartments

4 out of 5
9 Dawes Street, Griffith, ACT
The price is AU$173 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$173
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (589 reviews)
"We’ve stayed in this property numerous times over the years. We have stayed in various apartments within the complex and each time we haven’t been disappointed. The appartments a good but a bit dated but when maintained."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Oxley Court Serviced Apartments
Adina Serviced Apartments Canberra Kingston

Adina Serviced Apartments Canberra Kingston

3.5 out of 5
11 Giles Street, Griffith, ACT
The price is AU$169 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
AU$169
7 Nov - 8 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions National Gallery ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (870 reviews)
"Lovely garden and a quiet stay. The rooms were exceptionally clean and spacious. The indoor pool was much enjoyed by the kids"

Reviewed on 20 June 2025

Adina Serviced Apartments Canberra Kingston
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Other neighbourhoods around Manuka

Kingston which includes a bridge and modern architecture

Kingston

Kingston is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to The Cusack Centre and Lake Burley Griffin while you're in town.

Kingston
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Barton

Barton is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Lake Burley Griffin and Merchant Navy Memorial while you're in town.

Barton
Parliament House which includes an administrative building

Capital Hill

4.5/5(1,004 area reviews)

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
National Portrait Gallery showing art and modern architecture

Parkes

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Parkes. You might want to make time for a stop at National Portrait Gallery or High Court of Australia.

Parkes
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Narrabundah

Visitors to Narrabundah appreciate its restaurants. A visit to Capital Public Golf Course and The Cusack Centre might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

Narrabundah
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Garran

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Garran and surrounding area, you can visit Canberra Nature Park and Royal Australian Mint.

Garran

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