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 4.5/5(17 reviews) 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) ![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 5/5(14 reviews) 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) ![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 4/5(5 reviews) 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 4.5/5(12 reviews) 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) ![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 5/5(1 review) 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 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 4.5/5(4 reviews) 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) ### Things to do ![Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5127585/67a30955-1f70-49cb-b932-6606e4f59959.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage £32 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/spies-in-the-capital-women-in-espionage.a5127585.activity-details) ![Women's History Walking Tour with Local Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4950104/92939dde-6bce-4839-a35a-981a7e8d9811.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Badass Women of Canberra: Meet the Women Who Shaped the Nation £32 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/badass-women-of-canberra-meet-the-women-who-shaped-the-nation.a4950104.activity-details) ![AIS Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1245003/82f4faa9-be51-4f13-95fb-ba2cc7b14cf2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour £10 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/australian-institute-of-sport-the-ais-tour.a1245003.activity-details) ![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 £34 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/guided-tree-ropes-course-experience-in-majura-pines.a48439406.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) ![Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman /w lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46298146/05b61418-8d88-418d-a3b4-86cc11d64143.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman /w lunch £103 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-canberra-winery-tour-to-murrumbateman-w-lunch.a46298146.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 £84 23 Nov - 24 Nov 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! (830 reviews) Hot tub was good, the Sauna especially nice. Room was comfortable and quiet. The breakfast was good - it was good to have poached eggs as one option. The secure parking was ideal. Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F11%2F2025&endDate=24%2F11%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 £47 8 Dec - 9 Dec 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 ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews) Yes Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F12%2F2025&endDate=09%2F12%2F2025&selected=178917&PinnedHotelID=178917&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=7375) ![ibis Styles Canberra](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/62700/62676/f70d47b3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ibis Styles Canberra 203 Goyder Street Narrabundah ACT £49 20 Nov - 21 Nov includes taxes & fees Stay at this golf hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 6.8/10 (1,014 reviews) Over all Excellent experience. Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F11%2F2025&endDate=21%2F11%2F2025&selected=62676&PinnedHotelID=62676&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 ACT £80 30 Nov - 1 Dec 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! (1,025 reviews) Great room Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F11%2F2025&endDate=01%2F12%2F2025&selected=35497437&PinnedHotelID=35497437&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=7375) ![Hotel Realm](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1840000/1838000/1837940/0a9b28e9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Realm 18 National Circuit Barton ACT £125 30 Nov - 1 Dec includes taxes & fees Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the spacious ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews) The hotel was very clean. Bed was comfortable. Food was great but definitely on the more expensive side. The only thing I will say is as we were staying 2 nights we did ask the housekeeping person outside our room when we were leaving for the day to make up our room. She replaced towels, however ... Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F11%2F2025&endDate=01%2F12%2F2025&selected=1837940&PinnedHotelID=1837940&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 Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £53 15 Dec - 16 Dec 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! (1,166 reviews) Friendly staff comfortable beds great food Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F12%2F2025&endDate=16%2F12%2F2025&selected=12204&PinnedHotelID=12204&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=7375) [See all 970 properties in Forrest](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=17%2F11%2F2025&endDate=18%2F11%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 Lake Burley Griffin and The Cusack Centre while you're in town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Canberra-Kingston.dx180366) ![Royal Australian Mint as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/117000/117856-Deakin.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. 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