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.
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.
Narrabundah
Visitors to Narrabundah appreciate its restaurants. A visit to The Cusack Centre and Manuka Oval might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.
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.
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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.
Activities
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
2 People - Indulgence Wine Tasting with Matched Elements Canberra
Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman
Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman /w lunch
- Parliament House
- National Gallery of Australia
- Questacon
- Old Parliament House
- Manuka Oval
- Manuka Shopping Centre
- Royal Australian Mint
- National Archives of Australia
- National Library of Australia
- National Portrait Gallery
- High Court of Australia
- Royal Canberra Golf Club
- The Cusack Centre
- Albert Hall
- Jerrabomberra Wetland Nature Reserve
- Greek Orthodox Church of St Nicholas
- Weston Park
- Canberra Mosque
- Canberra Railway Museum