Parkes Travel Guide
Canberra
Popular places to visit
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.
Questacon
Join the kids for a day of learning about the wonders of science and technology at Australia’s national science centre.
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.
National Library of Australia
Explore the collections of Australia’s biggest reference library to find books from all over the world, early European maps and documents from the first explorers.
National Archives of Australia
Browse millions of immigration records, photographs and old government files at Australia’s national repository of historical documents.
High Court of Australia
Observe justice in action at the highest court in the land inside a modern edifice on the banks of a tranquil lake.
Top hotels in Parkes
Deco Hotel
Great experience overall, very clean and comfortable attentive staff and very clean
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Rydges Canberra
Lots of things in need of repair or even just a good coat of paint. Every time we needed to go to reception there was only one person behind the desk, so wait time was always long.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Forrest Hotel and Apartments
Oldie but a goodie. 1 bed unit was perfect.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Pavilion on Northbourne
Clean room, friendly staff I feel safe and comfortable.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
The Sebel Canberra Civic
Great hotel, perfect room for my family of 4 adults, it’s usually hard to find an affordable option for 4 adults This hotel & room were great
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
QT Canberra
Great locations. Rooms were a bit small.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Parkes
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.
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.
City East
While visiting City East, you might make a stop by sights like Civic Square and Canberra Theatre Centre.
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.
Northern Canberra
Northern Canberra is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Canberra Museum and Gallery and Civic Square, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Canberra.
Canberra City Centre
The ample dining options and fantastic lake views are top of the list for many visitors to Canberra City Centre. A stop by Canberra Museum and Gallery or Canberra Theatre Centre might round out your trip.
Parkes Travel Guide
- National Gallery of Australia
- Questacon
- Old Parliament House
- National Library of Australia
- National Archives of Australia
- National Capital Exhibition
- Museum of Australian Democracy
- National Rose Gardens
- Parliament House
- Canberra Centre
- Australian War Memorial
- Canberra Hospital
- National Zoo and Aquarium
- Canberra Stadium
- National Museum of Australia
- National Convention Centre
- Lake Burley Griffin
- Manuka Oval
- Civic Square
