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.
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.
Manuka
While visiting Manuka, you might make a stop by sights like Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval.
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
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
Hotel Realm
High quality hotel in a wonderful location close to Parliament House. A very easy walk to National landmarks and restaurants. The hotel was clean, comfortable and the staff were really helpful. I would be more than happy to stay at Hotel Realm again.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Pinnacle Apartments
Amazing comfortable beds and bedding and while unit was very homely the only fault was that even thou it wasn't summer there isn't an a/c unit in the main bedroom,only a pedestal fan, it was 29 degrees and felt hot,I'd hate to think how hot it would get in that bedroom in a 35 degree plus day!!
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Manuka Park Apartments
Great location, short walk to the shops and pub for a great meal. We had a 2 bedroom accessible apartment on the ground floor. Just enough space for 4 adults Full kitchen, very well equipped, plus a washer and dryer The bedrooms dont really offer enough circulation space if you are a full time wheelchair ...
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025
Oxley Court Serviced Apartments
We’ve stayed in this property numerous times over the years. We have stayed in various apartments within the complex and each time we haven’t been disappointed. The appartments a good but a bit dated but when maintained.
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
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
- Federal Golf Club
- Embassy of America
- Embassy of France
- Embassy of the People's Republic of China
