Queanbeyan West Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Queanbeyan West
Popular places to visit

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.

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

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.

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.

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.
Activities

Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour

Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

Canberra: Kangaroos and Koala Experience Tour
Our pick of the best Queanbeyan West Hotel Deals

Hamilton’s Queanbeyan Motel
Lovely stay, welcoming staff, clean room Convenient for the town and drive into Canberra
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025

Forrest Hotel and Apartments
Room clean & all we needed for overnight stay. Great location.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025

ibis Styles Canberra
Everything was perfect <3
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

QT Canberra
QT is a revamped Rydges Eaglehawk. The rooms and modernised and comfortable although our bathroom was showing signs of mould in the shower (that really just needed to be cleaned properly), Dyson hairdryers in-room was a nice touch as hotel hair dryers are usually rubbish. We had a room right right ...
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025

Hotel Realm
Staff and clean rooms and size/ layout
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025

Rydges Canberra
Close to everything. Great location.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Queanbeyan West

Queanbeyan
Visitors to Queanbeyan enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, The Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre is worth a stop.

Fyshwick
Travellers like the museums in Fyshwick, and Lake Burley Griffin is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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.

Canberra Airport
Visitors to Canberra Airport appreciate its restaurants. A visit to Pialligo Estate and Jerrabomberra Wetland Nature Reserve might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

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.

Manuka
While visiting Manuka, you might make a stop by sights like Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval.


