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 Capital Public Golf Course and The Cusack Centre 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.
ibis Styles Canberra
Over all Excellent experience.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Rydges Canberra
Clean rooms, fresh air, showers clean and very quiet.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Forrest Hotel and Apartments
Yes
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Abode Narrabundah
Friendly staff. Room sparkling clean. Very comfortable bed. Washing machine and dryer in the room was very convenient and clean.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Pinnacle Apartments
Great stay. Very spacious 3 bedroom apartment. Had everything you need. Easy off street parking. Very close to the Kingston Hotel for meals etc. would defintely recommend
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Oxley Court Serviced Apartments
Clean apartment. Very courteous staff. Great location, very quiet.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Popular places to visit
Parliament House
Admire the scale, architecture and artwork of the building where Australia’s politicians make the big decisions.
Questacon
Join the kids for a day of learning about the wonders of science and technology at Australia’s national science centre.
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.
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.
Things to do
Canberra Day Trip from Sydney
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
Pizza Paddle - Dinner Kayak Tour in Batemans Bay
