Manuka 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.
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.
Questacon
Join the kids for a day of learning about the wonders of science and technology at Australia’s national science centre.
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.
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 Manuka
Ramada by Wyndham Diplomat Canberra
The staff were excellent, we had seven rooms for my sisters wedding and the rooms were great
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
East Hotel
Been wanting to staying here, having seen the great reviews, and I was absolutely happy with this stay. Staff were lovely, managed to get early access to our room and got a text it was ready. Room was very clean and spacious. Only thing to complain about is that, the parking was all taken out the ...
Reviewed on 26 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
We’ve stayed in this property numerous times over the years. We have stayed in various apartments within the complex and each time we haven’t been disappointed. The appartments a good but a bit dated but when maintained.
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Manuka Park Apartments
Good location and freshly rejuvenated. Parking was hard and we had some broken furniture in the room but it was replaced promptly.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Adina Serviced Apartments Canberra Kingston
It was great
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Manuka
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.
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.
Barton
Barton is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Lake Burley Griffin and Merchant Navy Memorial 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.
Parkes
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Parkes. You might want to make time for a stop at National Portrait Gallery or High Court of Australia.
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.
