Title: Forrest Travel Guide: Best of Forrest, Canberra Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Forrest](https://expedia.co.uk/Forrest-Canberra-Hotels.0-n7375-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Canberra](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Canberra.d6049663.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Canberra](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Canberra.d6049663.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Forrest Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Forrest.d7375.Car-Hire-Guide)[Forrest Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Forrest.d7375.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Forrest Travel Guide ## Canberra ## Visit Forrest Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Canberra travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Canberra.dx6049663) * * * ### Popular places to visit ![Parliament House](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/499000/499946-capital-hill.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Parliament House Admire the scale, architecture and artwork of the building where Australia’s politicians make the big decisions. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Parliament-House-Capital-Hill.d6086767.Attraction) ![National Gallery of Australia showing interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/117000/117963-National-Gallery-Of-Australia.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Gallery-Of-Australia-Parkes.d6086757.Attraction) ![Australian War Memorial](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/499000/499952-canberra.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Australian War Memorial Wander the halls of this monument to learn about the battles fought by Australians, see military hardware and admire artworks. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Australian-War-Memorial-Campbell.d6086755.Attraction) ![Questacon](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/117000/117944-Questacon-National-Science-And-Technology-Centre.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Questacon Join the kids for a day of learning about the wonders of science and technology at Australia’s national science centre. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Questacon-Canberra.d6086789.Attraction) ![National Museum of Australia which includes interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/42000/42692-National-Museum-Of-Australia.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Museum-Of-Australia-Acton.d6086763.Attraction) ![Melbourne showing a city, night scenes and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/39000/39875-Federation-Square.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Burley-Griffin-Canberra.d6336199.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48439406/714471c7-7fcc-4a01-8b34-c8e48463ba46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines £33 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/guided-tree-ropes-course-experience-in-majura-pines.a48439406.activity-details) ![Canberra: Best of Wildlife Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48213543/0f0e15d3-79f7-4536-9d3a-76fd1839b487.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Canberra: Kangaroos and Koala Experience Tour £65 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/canberra-kangaroos-and-koala-experience-tour.a48213543.activity-details) ![Contentious Character Urban Winery Fyshwick](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3643444/64d65673-5e49-48bc-9b8c-c69b2302c8f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 2 People - Premium Wine Tasting Experience and 2-Course Lunch £131 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/2-people-premium-wine-tasting-experience-and-2-course-lunch.a3643444.activity-details) ![Building + Architecture Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1404447/2ace564f-f24c-4724-a785-bb7322b688c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Building + Architecture Tour | 10am Daily £10 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/building-architecture-tour-10am-daily.a1404447.activity-details) ![ Family Walking Tour in Canberra in Capital Wonders](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48682285/0f1d4a72-15d9-45cb-a4b8-e025ce9e7467.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Family Walking Tour in Canberra in Capital Wonders £625 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/family-walking-tour-in-canberra-in-capital-wonders.a48682285.activity-details) ![Enchanting Melbourne: A Family Walking Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48682290/613ebd9f-8fdc-4cb3-82aa-5cf127c55bab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Enchanting Melbourne: A Family Walking Adventure £549 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/enchanting-melbourne-a-family-walking-adventure.a48682290.activity-details) [See all activities in Canberra](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Canberra.d6049663.Travel-Guide-Activities) * * * ## Top hotels in Forrest ![Rydges Canberra](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7000/6937/70982c18_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rydges Canberra Corner Canberra Ave & National Circuit, Forrest, ACT £83 6 Oct - 7 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ... 7.6/10 Good! (784 reviews) "Staff were fabulous. Very helpful and friendly. Price of the room was very reasonable. The rooms are huge." Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F10%2F2025&endDate=07%2F10%2F2025&selected=6937&PinnedHotelID=6937&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=7375) ![Forrest Hotel and Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/179000/178917/86d686ed_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Forrest Hotel and Apartments 30 National Circuit, Forrest, ACT Fully refundable £68 28 Sept - 29 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews) "It has been recently painted and looks great." Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F09%2F2025&endDate=29%2F09%2F2025&selected=178917&PinnedHotelID=178917&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=7375) ![Deco Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35500000/35497500/35497437/fda1488c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Deco Hotel 214 Northbourne Avenue, Braddon, Braddon, ACT £70 21 Sept - 22 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,010 reviews) "Enjoyed our stay. The apartment was clean and well serviced. The term Deco implies a certain time in history with its decor but besides some chairs that had art deco motifs in its upholstery, there was little that set the hotel apart from any other. I have a large genuine art deco figurine that would ..." Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F09%2F2025&endDate=22%2F09%2F2025&selected=35497437&PinnedHotelID=35497437&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=7375) ![QT Canberra](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/9200/9153/w3840h2557x0y3-61d29ad6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### QT Canberra 1 London Circuit, Canberra, ACT £83 12 Oct - 13 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews) "Spent a number of days at QT Canberra and overall very happy with the stay. Lovely staff and very helpful and created a lovely vibe, only downside was one or two in the dinning area seemed a little disinterested. The area around the hotel is nice and quiet but close enough to everything you need ..." Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F10%2F2025&endDate=13%2F10%2F2025&selected=9153&PinnedHotelID=9153&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=7375) ![Pavilion on Northbourne](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/12300/12204/3ffc8476_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pavilion on Northbourne 242 Northbourne Avenue, Dickson, ACT £58 21 Sept - 22 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,180 reviews) "Staff are great. Great location and parking. The room we were in was ok but furniture needs a polish or refurbish." Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F09%2F2025&endDate=22%2F09%2F2025&selected=12204&PinnedHotelID=12204&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=7375) ![The Sebel Canberra Civic](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36440000/36438700/36438638/3bfdbe97_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Sebel Canberra Civic 197 LONDON CIRCUIT, Canberra, ACT £74 21 Sept - 22 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (895 reviews) "Pleasant check in, very presentable and clean room, breakfast and dining excellent." Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F09%2F2025&endDate=22%2F09%2F2025&selected=36438638&PinnedHotelID=36438638&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=7375) [See all 849 properties in Forrest](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=19%2F09%2F2025&endDate=20%2F09%2F2025®ionId=7375) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Canberra-Manuka.dx553248635976397499) ![Parliament House showing an administrative building](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/117000/117775-Canberra.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Capital Hill 4/5(8 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Canberra-Capital-Hill.dx6052186) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/e798f84bd70fd55008183ce33fc215cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Canberra-Barton.dx180408) ![Kingston showing modern architecture and a bridge](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/117000/117777-Canberra.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Canberra-Kingston.dx180366) ![National Portrait Gallery showing modern architecture and art](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/117000/117792-Canberra.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Canberra-Parkes.dx6131239) ![Melbourne showing a city, night scenes and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/39000/39875-Federation-Square.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Yarralumla Unique features of Yarralumla include the restaurants and art galleries. Make a stop by Royal Canberra Golf Club or Lake Burley Griffin while you're exploring the area. 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