Capital Hill Travel Guide

Canberra

A large white building with a central tower, surrounded by a landscaped area with a red brick road and green bushes.
A modern building with a central tower, surrounded by a reflective water feature and greenery.
A landscaped courtyard with a central tree, a curved pathway, and modern buildings with glass facades.
A sunset over a calm body of water with a curved concrete edge and a streetlight in the foreground.
A large white building complex with a central lawn and a body of water in the background.

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A modern building with a central tower, surrounded by a reflective water feature and greenery.

Parliament House

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Admire the scale, architecture and artwork of the building where Australia’s politicians make the big decisions.
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Things to do

Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course

Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course

Rp480.307
per child
Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course
Canberra Day Trip from Sydney

Canberra Day Trip from Sydney

Rp2.876.969
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Canberra Day Trip from Sydney
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

Rp866.860
per adult
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
Badass Women who Shaped the Nation: Women’s History Walking Tour

Badass Women who Shaped the Nation: Women’s History Walking Tour

Rp758.380
per adult
Badass Women who Shaped the Nation: Women’s History Walking Tour
Canberra: Nature Tour with Lunch

Canberra: Nature Tour with Lunch

Rp2.763.901
per adult
Canberra: Nature Tour with Lunch
Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour

Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour

Rp265.433
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour
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Where to stay in Capital Hill

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A modern tower by a lake with autumn foliage.

Canberra City Centre

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.

A multi-story building with a brick facade, large arched windows, and signage for businesses including a dental surgery and a bike shop.
Photo by TM
Open Photo by TM

Braddon

The abundant dining options and relaxing spas are top of the list for many visitors to Braddon. A stop by Ainslie Arts Centre or Canberra Contemporary Art Space might round out your trip.

A building with a tiled roof and a glass storefront.

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.

A city skyline with modern high-rise buildings and a body of water in the foreground.

Belconnen

Unique features of Belconnen include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Bimbi Beach or Belconnen Arts Centre while you're exploring the area.

A memorial wall with red poppies and a statue of a man in a suit.
Photo by Lisa Liza
Open Photo by Lisa Liza

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.

Capital Hill Travel Guide

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