Nicholls Travel Guide
Canberra





Popular places to visit

National Dinosaur Museum
Get to know the giants of prehistoric times at this interesting and educational museum, packed with displays about the unique history of the Australian continent.

Cockington Green Gardens
Bring the children to Cockington Green Gardens and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Canberra. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area or visit its charming cafes.

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.

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.
Top hotels in Nicholls

Leumeah Lodge
The place surpassed expectations. The courtesy of the receptionist is much appreciated. We will definitely book if we are to come this way again.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

Forrest Hotel and Apartments
The facilities were dated but serviceable.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

ibis Styles Canberra
Amazing
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Meriton Suites Canberra
Clean room and bathroom.very friendly and responsive staff. Will book again when in Canberra.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025

Avenue Hotel Canberra
Big, comfortable and spotless one bedroom apartment. Loved it
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Rydges Canberra
Customer service at the counter and breakfast,Cafe was excellent. Room service was but have been better. But in general happy with the service and stay at Rydges Canberra hotel.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nicholls

Gungahlin
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Gungahlin. You might consider stopping by Mulanggari Grasslands Nature Reserve while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

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

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.

Watson
Watson is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve and Mount Majura Nature Reserve.

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.

Hawker
Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Hawker. You might consider stopping by The Pinnacle Nature Reserve while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
