South Canberra Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South Canberra
Where to stay in South Canberra
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.
Manuka
While visiting Manuka, you might make a stop by sights like Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rydges Canberra
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Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt
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Burbury Hotel & Apartments
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Pinnacle Apartments
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Griffith Studio Canberra - free parking
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Abode Narrabundah
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Popular places to visit
Parliament House
Admire the scale, architecture and artwork of the building where Australia’s politicians make the big decisions.
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.
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.
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.
- Parliament House
- National Gallery of Australia
- Questacon
- Manuka Oval
- Old Parliament House
- Manuka Shopping Centre
- Embassy of the United States of America
- National Library of Australia
- National Archives of Australia
- Canberra Nature Park
- Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Museum of Australian Democracy
- Federal Golf Club
- Embassy of France
- Embassy of America