Deakin

Canberra
Royal Australian Mint as well as a small group of people
South-west of Capital Hill, find wide leafy streets with embassies, cosy cafés and natural reserves. Also learn how Australian dollar coins are made.

Drive down Deakin’s peaceful boulevards past one international embassy or high commission after another. The suburb borders on stately Capital Hill, the location of Australia’s Parliament House and the centre of the nation’s political life. These institutions spread into the more residential parts of the city alongside other attractions of Deakin.

Visit the Royal Australian Mint where the robot, known as Titan, makes coins to circulate around Australia. Every piece of the country’s currency is made here. Find out more about local money at the Mint’s National Coin Collection. Exhibitions are full of audio-visual content and information, including behind-the-scenes films revealing the fascinating way in which these ordinary objects circulate. The mint is especially popular for families. Press your own $1 coin at the Coin Shop.

Relax in a small patch of green at Latrobe Park. This borders the much larger Red Hill Nature Park, where you can walk among trees blooming with native flowers, find pieces of ancient volcanic stone and look for rare Perunga grasshoppers jumping about. Hike or drive to the central lookout for a wonderful view of this unique city. Play a round of golf at the spacious Federal Golf Club and dodge kangaroos looking for food near the river, in the shade of eucalypts.

Admire gorgeous artworks at Beaver Galleries, a private gallery featuring Australian artists. Find paintings, sculpture, ceramics and jewellery and investigate the revolving exhibitions. Enjoy lunch at the gallery’s lovely Palette Café and browse the stylish gift shop.

Find most of Deakin’s commercial activity and essential services, including a major hospital, in the vicinity of the Royal Australian Mint. More cafés and restaurants are located just off Hopetoun Circuit. At the edge of Capital Hill, get a glimpse of the Prime Minister’s Lodge, one of the traditional residences of Australia’s political leader. Public buses make regular stops along the major streets in Deakin. The suburb’s neighbours to the south are Curtin and Hughes.


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Top hotels in Deakin

Rydges Canberra
Rydges Canberra
4 out of 5
Corner Canberra Ave & National Circuit, Forrest, ACT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM419 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
RM419
RM461 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (599 reviews)
"Friendly and respectful staff. Beautiful place. Few downfalls would be the carpet, no bath robes or slippers. No instructions for the facilities, eg pool, sauna, gym. But overall happy with the experience."

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2024

Rydges Canberra
Pavilion on Northbourne
Pavilion on Northbourne
4.5 out of 5
242 Northbourne Avenue, Dickson, ACT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM328 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
RM328
RM360 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
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! (1,310 reviews)
All good here.
"The place was great, sure it might be a bit tired, but the place was clean, th bed comfortable, water pressure great. Free car parking. Has bar and restaurant."

Reviewed on 2 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 RM413 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
RM413
RM454 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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! (1,007 reviews)
"The staff at the front desk were so lovely and helpful."

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2024

Crowne Plaza Canberra, an IHG Hotel
Avenue Hotel Canberra
Avenue Hotel Canberra
5 out of 5
80 Northbourne Avenue, Braddon, ACT
The price is RM398 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
RM398
RM438 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
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! (1,016 reviews)
"very good"

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2024

Avenue Hotel Canberra
QT Canberra
QT Canberra
4 out of 5
1 London Circuit, Canberra, ACT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM413 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
RM413
RM454 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
5 star
"Beautiful hotel"

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2024

QT Canberra
The Sebel Canberra Civic
The Sebel Canberra Civic
4.5 out of 5
197 LONDON CIRCUIT, Canberra, ACT
The price is RM392 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
RM392
RM431 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 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! (673 reviews)
"Property and area were good, clean and quite would stay again"

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2024

The Sebel Canberra Civic
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Other neighbourhoods around Deakin

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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
Melbourne showing a city, night scenes and heritage architecture

Yarralumla

Unique features of Yarralumla include the restaurants and art galleries. Make a stop by Royal Canberra Golf Club or Lake Burley Griffin while you're exploring the area.

Yarralumla
Parliament House showing an administrative building

Capital Hill

4/5(8 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
Manuka Shopping Centre which includes autumn colours

Manuka

While visiting Manuka, you might make a stop by sights like Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval.

Manuka
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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
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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