South Canberra
Travel Guide





Visit South Canberra
Where to stay in South Canberra

Kingston
Kingston is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to The Cusack Centre or Lake Burley Griffin.

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
If you're spending some time in Manuka, Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval are top sights worth seeing.

Narrabundah
You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Narrabundah and you might want to plan a stop by Capital Public Golf Course and The Cusack Centre while you're in 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 neighborhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Manuka Shopping Centre or Manuka Oval.

Griffith
Griffith is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval while in the area.

ibis Styles Canberra
All staff with whom I had contact were friendly & helpful. My room was large & clean & for the most part quiet- any noise was from other inconsiderate guests- and annoying as that was, not the fault of the hotel. Airconditioning was efficient & in room tea & coffee was greatly appreciated. Room servicing ...
Reviewed on Oct 31, 2025

Rydges Canberra
Good
Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025

Hotel Realm
Room was clean and functional. Restaurant in the hotel was so-so, price was reasonable
Reviewed on Oct 22, 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 Oct 17, 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 Oct 13, 2025

Abode Narrabundah
Friendly staff. Room sparkling clean. Very comfortable bed. Washing machine and dryer in the room was very convenient and clean.
Reviewed on Oct 24, 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.
Things to do

Personalised Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing in Canberra, with John

Canberra Day Trip from Sydney

Ultimate Museum Experience | Dine + Tour + Shop (1pm daily)

Pizza Paddle - Dinner Kayak Tour in Batemans Bay



