Parkes Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
National Portrait Gallery showing art and modern architecture
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Old Parliament House featuring an administrative building
National Portrait Gallery which includes art and interior views

Popular places to visit

National Gallery of Australia which includes interior views

National Gallery of Australia

4.5/5(871 reviews)

Australia’s national gallery has objects from across Asia and the Pacific, European and American works, and indigenous, colonial and contemporary Australian art.

National Gallery of Australia
Questacon

Questacon

4.5/5(448 reviews)

Join the kids for a day of learning about the wonders of science and technology at Australia’s national science centre.

Questacon
Old Parliament House

Old Parliament House

4.5/5(395 reviews)

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.

Old Parliament House
Canberra featuring interior views

National Capital Exhibition

See the fascinating history of Canberra laid out for you through engaging and interactive exhibits in this modern, family-friendly museum.

National Capital Exhibition
National Library of Australia

National Library of Australia

4.5/5(211 reviews)

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 Library of Australia
High Court of Australia

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.

High Court of Australia

Activities

Family Walking Tour in Canberra in Capital Wonders

Family Walking Tour in Canberra in Capital Wonders

AU$600
Per adult
Family Walking Tour in Canberra in Capital Wonders
Batemans Bay: 3-Day Murramarang South Coast Walk

Batemans Bay: 3-Day Murramarang South Coast Walk

AU$2,550
Per adult
Batemans Bay: 3-Day Murramarang South Coast Walk
Contentious Character Urban Winery Fyshwick

Premium Wine Tasting Experience and 2-Course Lunch

AU$270
Per adult
Premium Wine Tasting Experience and 2-Course Lunch
Canberra: Majura Pines Tree Ropes Course

Canberra: Majura Pines Tree Ropes Course

AU$65
Per adult
Canberra: Majura Pines Tree Ropes Course
Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman

Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman

AU$229
Per adult
Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman
Wine Tasting

Indulgence Wine Tasting with Matched Elements for 2 - Canberra

AU$130
Per adult
Indulgence Wine Tasting with Matched Elements for 2 - Canberra
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Our pick of the best Parkes Hotel Deals

Avenue Hotel Canberra
Avenue Hotel Canberra
5 out of 5
80 Northbourne Avenue, Braddon, ACT
The price is AU$135 per night from 19 Dec to 20 Dec
AU$135
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"We just love the room"

Reviewed on 20 Nov. 2024

Avenue Hotel Canberra
Pavilion on Northbourne
Pavilion on Northbourne
4.5 out of 5
242 Northbourne Avenue, Dickson, ACT
The price is AU$116 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
AU$116
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,298 reviews)
"Stayed one night for a special occasion in one of the spa rooms. It was fantastic although the TV wouldn’t connect to the internet restricting the viewing choice."

Reviewed on 15 Nov. 2024

Pavilion on Northbourne
Crowne Plaza Canberra, an IHG Hotel
Crowne Plaza Canberra, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
1 Binara Street, Canberra, ACT
The price is AU$183 per night from 20 Dec to 21 Dec
AU$183
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"We just stopped for the night but would highly recommend. Staff were great and friendly. Rooms clean with extras. Will stay again when we’re down next! Thanks for having us."

Reviewed on 15 Nov. 2024

Crowne Plaza Canberra, an IHG Hotel
Deco Hotel
Deco Hotel
4 out of 5
214 Northbourne Avenue, Braddon, Braddon, ACT
The price is AU$170 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
AU$170
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
Noisy A/C unit
"Our room was set up as twin beds not double so had to return to change room. New room was double but had an extremely noisy a/c unit. Couldn’t change room again because of lack of time. A bit disappointing but otherwise stay was fine. Good value gin and tonics during happy hour 4-6pm"

Reviewed on 18 Nov. 2024

Deco Hotel
The Sebel Canberra Civic
The Sebel Canberra Civic
4.5 out of 5
197 LONDON CIRCUIT, Canberra, ACT
The price is AU$157 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
AU$157
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, a health club, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (688 reviews)
"We were surprised to see guests with dogs! We didn't realise there were such hotels available for pet owners! We guess, hopefully, there are special rooms set aside for these guests!! It didn't impact on our visit in any way, which was very enjoyable. Only problem was our phone was not connected ..."

Reviewed on 21 Nov. 2024

The Sebel Canberra Civic
Burbury Hotel & Apartments
Burbury Hotel & Apartments
4 out of 5
1 Burbury Close, Canberra, Barton, ACT
The price is AU$166 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
AU$166
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Would definitely come back to this hotel when next in Canberra staff were really helpful and nice could've maybe cleaned the shower floor a little better but from that everywhere in the room was spotless"

Reviewed on 16 Nov. 2024

Burbury Hotel & Apartments
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Other neighbourhoods around Parkes

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Barton

Barton is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Lake Burley Griffin and Canberra Baptist Church while you're in town.

Barton
Parliament House showing an administrative building

Capital Hill

4.5/5(1,004 area reviews)

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.

Capital Hill
Kingston showing modern architecture and a bridge

Kingston

Kingston is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Lake Burley Griffin and The Cusack Centre while you're in town.

Kingston
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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.

Forrest
Australian War Memorial featuring a memorial and flowers

Northern Canberra

4/5(1 area review)

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.

Northern Canberra
Australian War Memorial featuring a memorial and flowers

Canberra City Centre

4/5(1,992 area reviews)

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.

Canberra City Centre

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