Griffith Travel Guide
Canberra
Popular places to visit
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.
Canberra Centre
During your trip to Canberra, you can do some window-shopping at Canberra Centre. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Australian National University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Australian National University during your travels in Canberra. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
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.
Australian War Memorial
Wander the halls of this monument to learn about the battles fought by Australians, see military hardware and admire artworks.
Things to do
Canberra Day Trip from Sydney
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
Pizza Paddle - Dinner Kayak Tour in Batemans Bay
Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour
Top hotels in Griffith
Ramada by Wyndham Diplomat Canberra
"Nice quiet hotel, near railway station and bus stop, good breakfast, free laundry facilities"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Pinnacle Apartments
East Hotel
"Fantastic restaurant, location and comfort. Always stay here when in Canberra."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Oxley Court Serviced Apartments
"Comfortable spacious air conditioned units in a quiet pleasant urban setting just minutes walk from Kingston or Manuka. Full sized kitchen and well equipped. Undercover parking"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Manuka Park Apartments
"From start to finish, a great place to stay. Parking was very good, easy to access, and the rooms were exceptionally clean. Honestly, I’m not sure how much more I could say about the apartment, it was a very comfortable and enjoyable stay all round. Whilst it wasn’t a particularly busy period when ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Adina Serviced Apartments Canberra Kingston
"Clean room"
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Griffith
Manuka
While visiting Manuka, you might make a stop by sights like Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval.
Kingston
Kingston is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Jerrabomberra Wetland Nature Reserve and Lake Burley Griffin while you're in town.
Narrabundah
Visitors to Narrabundah appreciate its restaurants. A visit to Jerrabomberra Wetland Nature Reserve and Manuka Oval might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.
Barton
Barton is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Lake Burley Griffin and Jerrabomberra Wetland Nature Reserve 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.
Deakin
You'll enjoy the restaurants and monuments in Deakin. You might want to make time for a stop at Royal Australian Mint or Red Hill Nature Reserve.
