Phillip Travel Guide
Canberra
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Questacon
Join the kids for a day of learning about the wonders of science and technology at Australia’s national science centre.
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 Phillip
Abode Woden
"Very clean room and location was fantastic"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Abode Phillip
"After a ‘rocky’ start to my stay the remainder was excellent. The staff went out of their way to be helpful. Thank you"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Forrest Hotel and Apartments
"Excellent all round. Management was exceptional."
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
The Sebel Canberra Civic
"Pet friendly polite. Central location"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Rydges Canberra
"I have stayed here so many times, always great"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Deco Hotel
"Need to improve wi-fi, not good when you can't get phone service at reception and have to connect to the Wi Fi to check in"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Phillip
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.
Manuka
While visiting Manuka, you might make a stop by sights like Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval.
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.
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.
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.
