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Canberra

National Portrait Gallery showing modern architecture and art
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Old Parliament House showing an administrative buidling
National Portrait Gallery showing interior views and art

Popular places to visit

National Gallery of Australia featuring interior views

National Gallery of Australia

4.5/5(4 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

5/5(1 review)

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(5 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
National Archives of Australia showing interior views

National Archives of Australia

Browse millions of immigration records, photographs and old government files at Australia’s national repository of historical documents.

National Archives of Australia
National Library of Australia

National Library of Australia

4/5(2 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
Canberra showing 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

Things to do

Women's History Walking Tour with Local Guide

Women's History Walking Tour with Local Guide

RM183
per adult
Women's History Walking Tour with Local Guide
Family Walking Tour in Canberra in Capital Wonders

Family Walking Tour in Canberra in Capital Wonders

RM1,784
per adult
Family Walking Tour in Canberra in Capital Wonders
Enchanting Melbourne: A Family Walking Adventure

Enchanting Melbourne: A Family Walking Adventure

RM3,116
per adult
Enchanting Melbourne: A Family Walking Adventure
Building + Architecture Tour

Building + Architecture Tour | 10am Daily

RM56
per adult
Building + Architecture Tour | 10am Daily
Delight your senses with a $20 shopping voucher

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

RM174
per adult
Ultimate Museum Experience | Dine + Tour + Shop (1pm daily)
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

RM194
per adult
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
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Top hotels in Parkes

Avenue Hotel Canberra
Avenue Hotel Canberra
5 out of 5
80 Northbourne Avenue, Braddon, ACT
The price is RM412 per night from 18 May to 19 May
RM412
RM453 total
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Good standard accomodation in a very convenient location. Only criticism is that when we returned to the rooms after lunch for a rest they hadn’t been made up."

Reviewed on 16 Apr 2025

Avenue Hotel Canberra
The Sebel Canberra Civic
The Sebel Canberra Civic
4.5 out of 5
197 LONDON CIRCUIT, Canberra, ACT
The price is RM389 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
RM389
RM428 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
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! (765 reviews)
Perfect Location, Really Comfortable Stay
"We stayed for three nights as part of a family holiday. The hotel is located in an ideal location, close to shops and restaurants. The family room was comfortable, although the beds were somewhat hard. Most amenities were provided and to a good quality. Whilst there is no on-site parking, check-in ..."

Reviewed on 16 Apr 2025

The Sebel Canberra Civic
Burbury Hotel & Apartments
Burbury Hotel & Apartments
4 out of 5
1 Burbury Close, Canberra, Barton, ACT
The price is RM371 per night from 4 May to 5 May
RM371
RM408 total
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Such a great property, clean, tidy, good lighting, spacious rooms, wonderful staff."

Reviewed on 15 Apr 2025

Burbury Hotel & Apartments
Pavilion on Northbourne
Pavilion on Northbourne
4.5 out of 5
242 Northbourne Avenue, Dickson, ACT
The price is RM302 per night from 22 Apr to 23 Apr
RM302
RM332 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
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! (1,226 reviews)
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Reviewed on 17 Apr 2025

Pavilion on Northbourne
Hotel Realm
Hotel Realm
5 out of 5
18 National Circuit, Barton, ACT
The price is RM486 per night from 4 May to 5 May
RM486
RM535 total
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the spacious ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"great location to attend wedding"

Reviewed on 10 Apr 2025

Hotel Realm
Meriton Suites Canberra
Meriton Suites Canberra
5 out of 5
40 Allara Street, Canberra, ACT
The price is RM401 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
RM401
RM441 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a fireplace in the lobby. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (285 reviews)
Excellent customer service
"Receptionist is really professional and greet the customer cheerfully."

Reviewed on 15 Apr 2025

Meriton Suites Canberra
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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(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
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City East

While visiting City East, you might make a stop by sights like Civic Square and Canberra Theatre Centre.

City East
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
Australian War Memorial featuring a memorial and flowers

Northern Canberra

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

4.5/5(17 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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