Gungahlin Travel Guide
Canberra
Popular places to visit
Parliament House
Admire the scale, architecture and artwork of the building where Australia’s politicians make the big decisions.
Australian War Memorial
Wander the halls of this monument to learn about the battles fought by Australians, see military hardware and admire artworks.
National Museum of Australia
Explore the vast collection of Aboriginal art and artifacts, learn about the country’s colonial past, and see maps, vehicles, weapons and jewelry.
Lake Burley Griffin
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Burley Griffin during your travels in Canberra. Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's restaurants.
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.
Things to do
Canberra Day Trip from Sydney
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
Pizza Paddle - Dinner Kayak Tour in Batemans Bay
Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman /w lunch
Top hotels in Gungahlin
Abode Gungahlin
Excellent value for money, clean room and all that i could need for the 4 days stay. Friendly staff and walking distance to shops and places to eat. Had a wonderful stay and this will be my go-to place to book moving forward for my regular work trips :)
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Deco Hotel
Great room
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
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
Hotel Realm
Hotel Realm is a great place to stay, amazing rooms and amenities, wish we could have stayed longer.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Gungahlin
Dickson
Dickson is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Dickson Shops, a top place to visit in the area.
Bruce
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Bruce. You might want to make time for a stop at Australian Institute of Sport or Canberra Stadium.
Belconnen
Unique features of Belconnen include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Bimbi Beach or Bargang while you're exploring the area.
Braddon
Abundant dining options and relaxing spas are well-reviewed features of Braddon. Make a stop by top sights like Canberra Contemporary Art Space while you're exploring the area.
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.
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.
