South Canberra Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Melbourne showing night scenes, heritage architecture and a city
Australian Capital Territory showing a garden and autumn colours
Royal Australian Mint featuring interior views
Royal Australian Mint featuring interior views
Parliament House showing interior views, an administrative building and modern architecture

Where to stay in South Canberra

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
Manuka Shopping Centre featuring autumn colours

Manuka

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

Manuka
Parliament House which includes an administrative building

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.

Capital Hill
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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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Forrest

Check out the restaurants, shopping and forests while spending some time in Forrest. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Manuka Shopping Centre or Manuka Oval.

Forrest
Manuka Shopping Centre featuring autumn colours

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.

Griffith
ibis Styles Canberra

ibis Styles Canberra

3 out of 5
203 Goyder Street, Narrabundah, ACT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$143 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
AU$143
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
6.6/10 (1,002 reviews)
"Got to stay at ibis because of a last minute change of plan with another hotel canceled our booking due to plumbing issue. Stayed one night and was most satisfied with the room and easy check-in. Only problem was the design of the kitchen sink was Inappropriate. Otherwise a very nice two bedroom ..."

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

ibis Styles Canberra
Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt

Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt

5 out of 5
Commonwealth Avenue, Yarralumla, ACT
The price is AU$197 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$197
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Old world, classic hotel that has been updated for modern comfort. Location is close to Parliament House and several museums."

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025

Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt
Rydges Canberra

Rydges Canberra

4 out of 5
Corner Canberra Ave & National Circuit, Forrest, ACT
The price is AU$151 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$151
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (753 reviews)
"Rydges was good for our 1 night stay but there was not much cleanliness. The kettle was dirty,no tissues in tissue box,floor was not clean as well. The premises otherwise was good and presentable. Breakfast had quite good options and staff at serving was friendly. Overall we liked it jist cleaning ..."

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Rydges Canberra
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Oxley Court Serviced Apartments

Oxley Court Serviced Apartments

4 out of 5
9 Dawes Street, Griffith, ACT
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! (579 reviews)
Excellent apartment
"Apartment very clean and everything we needed for a 5 night stay. Central location to shops and restaurants. We will be back same time next year!"

Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025

Oxley Court Serviced Apartments
Abode Narrabundah

Abode Narrabundah

4 out of 5
61 Jerrabomberra Avenue, Narrabundah, ACT
Stay at this 4-star golf aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a business center. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the property condition ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,258 reviews)
"Overal a good apartment style hotel room"

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Abode Narrabundah
Pinnacle Apartments

Pinnacle Apartments

4 out of 5
11 Ovens Street, Griffith, ACT
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! (1,568 reviews)
"It was excellent Thankyou"

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

Pinnacle Apartments
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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
Questacon

Questacon

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

Questacon
Old Parliament House

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.

Old Parliament House
Manuka Shopping Centre showing street scenes and autumn leaves

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.

Manuka Shopping Centre
Royal Australian Mint showing interior views as well as a large group of people

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.

Royal Australian Mint

Activities

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: Majura Pines Tree Ropes Course

Canberra: Majura Pines Tree Ropes Course

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

Canberra: Best of Wildlife Tour

AU$135
per adult
Canberra: Best of Wildlife Tour
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Cities near South Canberra

Parliament House which includes landscape views and an administrative building

Canberra