Hume Travel Guide
Canberra
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.
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.
Questacon
Join the kids for a day of learning about the wonders of science and technology at Australia’s national science centre.
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.
Top hotels in Hume
Rydges Canberra
Hot tub was good, the Sauna especially nice. Room was comfortable and quiet. The breakfast was good - it was good to have poached eggs as one option. The secure parking was ideal.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
ibis Styles Canberra
Great place to stay, really nice food at the restaurant
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Deco Hotel
Very pleasant staff, clean room, great facilities, good parking, upgraded to a 1 bedroom apartment - very spacious and comfortable.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Forrest Hotel and Apartments
Nice room
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Hotel Realm
The hotel was very clean. Bed was comfortable. Food was great but definitely on the more expensive side. The only thing I will say is as we were staying 2 nights we did ask the housekeeping person outside our room when we were leaving for the day to make up our room. She replaced towels, however ...
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Pavilion on Northbourne
Great room and location. Staff in reception and restaurant not quite up to the job. They make mistakes, ask me twice when I order takeaway coffee, and other frustrating issues. Very disappointing on this point.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Hume
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.
Garran
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Garran and surrounding area, you can visit Red Hill Nature Reserve and Canberra Nature Park.
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.
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 Red Hill Nature Reserve.
Hume Travel Guide
- Parliament House
- Australian War Memorial
- Canberra Centre
- Canberra Hospital
- National Zoo and Aquarium
- National Museum of Australia
- Lake Burley Griffin
- Questacon
- Canberra Stadium
- National Convention Centre
- National Gallery of Australia
- Old Parliament House
- Manuka Oval
- Telstra Tower
- Manuka Shopping Centre
- Civic Square
- National Dinosaur Museum
- Cockington Green Gardens
- Mount Ainslie
- National Capital Exhibition
- National Library of Australia
- Stromlo Forest Park
